How can you detect if a website uses Eleventy?
Detecting if a website uses Eleventy, a static site generator, can be achieved by identifying specific markers and configurations within the website’s source code.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
- Open the Page Source: Right-click on the webpage and select “View Page Source” or press
Ctrl+U
(Windows) orCmd+Option+U
(Mac) to open the page’s source code. - Look for Eleventy in the Meta Generator: Search for a specific meta tag that indicates the use of Eleventy. Use
Ctrl+F
(Windows) orCmd+F
(Mac) to find the following:<meta name="generator" content="11ty">
: This meta tag confirms that the site is generated with Eleventy.
- Check for .11ty Files: Look for references to files that may have a .11ty or .html extension in the source. This can hint that Eleventy was used for templating, especially if you find comments indicating their presence.
- Identify Eleventy Specific Tags or Filters: Eleventy allows the use of custom tags and filters in templates. Use
Ctrl+F
and search for common Eleventy tags like:eleventy
: This term may appear in templated files or comments.includes
: Look for references to includes which can be a hint for Eleventy’s modular approach.
- Look for Data Files: Eleventy supports data files for sustainable content management. You might find references to JSON or YAML files within the source. Check for:
data/
: Paths indicating data sources are often a sign of Eleventy usage.
- Check for Uncommon Folder Structures: Eleventy projects often have a distinctive structure. If you have access to additional files, look for directories like:
src/
or_data/
: These folders are common in Eleventy setups.
- Examine the URLs: Eleventy allows for pretty URLs thanks to its static nature. See if the URL structure (especially for posts or pages) seems clean and human-readable. Example:
example.com/blog/my-first-post
- Look for Build Tool References: Sometimes, you can find references in JavaScript files or other assets indicating that a specific build tool was used. Look for mentions of
npm
oryarn
.