Mouseflow detector

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How can you detect if a website uses Mouseflow?

Detecting the use of Mouseflow on a website can be accomplished by inspecting the page source for specific indicators related to Mouseflow’s tracking scripts.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you check if a website is using Mouseflow:

  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. Search for Mouseflow Script: Use the search function by pressing Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac). Look for the following keywords:
    • mouseflow.com: This is the domain used by Mouseflow, and it will often appear in script tags. For example: <script src="https://cdn.mouseflow.com/projects/your-project-id.js"></script>
  3. Look for Mouseflow Initialization Code: Mouseflow tracking may require an initialization script. Search for code snippets that include mouseflow or MF, which might look like:
    • window.mouseflow = window.mouseflow || function() { ... }
  4. Check for Mouseflow Meta Tags: Some websites may include specific meta tags related to Mouseflow. Look for:
    • <meta name="mouseflow" content="...">
  5. Inspect for Mouseflow Cookies: Mouseflow sets cookies on the user’s browser. You can check for the existence of cookies named _mf_uuid_mf_session, or similar. Observe your browser’s cookie storage through developer tools under the “Application” or “Storage” tab.
  6. Examine Network Requests: Open the developer tools (press F12) and navigate to the “Network” tab. Refresh the page and filter the requests to search for “mouseflow”. If you see network requests to mouseflow.com, it indicates that Mouseflow is active on the site.
  7. Review JavaScript and Analytics Scripts: Mouseflow can sometimes be found among other analytics and tracking scripts. Look for bundled JavaScript files that might contain references to Mouseflow.