GoDaddy Website Builder Detector

How can you detect if a website is using GoDaddy Website Builder?

Detecting whether a website is built using GoDaddy Website Builder can be done by examining specific indicators in the website’s source code and structure.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1. Open the Page Source: Right-click on the webpage and select “View Page Source” or press Ctrl+U (Windows) or Cmd+Option+U (Mac) to open the page’s source code.
2. Check the Meta Generator: Search for the meta generator tag that indicates GoDaddy Website Builder. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to find:
   • <meta name="generator" content="GoDaddy Website Builder">
3. Look for GoDaddy-Specific Tags: Check if there are any tags or scripts that are common to GoDaddy. Search in the source code for:
   • godaddy: You might see links or scripts from GoDaddy in the source code.
   • cdn.godaddy.com: Look for scripts that are served from GoDaddy’s content delivery network.
4. Identify CSS Classes and IDs: GoDaddy Website Builder may use specific classes or IDs in its HTML. Search for:
   • gdlr: This often appears in class names associated with GoDaddy layouts.
   • go_builder: Reference to GoDaddy’s builder functions.
5. Check for GoDaddy Analytics Scripts: Look for any analytics or tracking scripts that are specific to GoDaddy. Use Ctrl+F to find:
   • GoDaddy Tracking: This may indicate that GoDaddy’s analytic services are implemented.
6. Review URL Structure: GoDaddy websites may have specific URL structures. Pay attention to subdomains or paths that include:
   • *.godaddysites.com: If the website is hosted on GoDaddy’s own platform, its URLs might follow this structure.
7. Inspect Image Sources: Check image sources to see if they are hosted on GoDaddy’s CDN. Look for URLs in the image tags that contain:
   • cdn.godaddy.com or related domains.