SiteOrigin Detector

How can you detect if a website uses SiteOrigin?

Detecting if a website uses SiteOrigin can be accomplished by examining the page source and looking for certain indicators that are unique to SiteOrigin themes and plugins.

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 source code.
2. Search for SiteOrigin Plugin File Paths: Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to open the search function and look for the following keywords:
   • plugins/siteorigin: This is a common path indicating that SiteOrigin is being used. For example, you might find something like <script src="https://example.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/js/siteorigin-panels.min.js"></script>
   • siteorigin-widget: Look for references to SiteOrigin widgets. You can find something like <div class="so-widget-so-widget">, which indicates the use of SiteOrigin widgets.
3. Look for SiteOrigin-Specific Meta Tags: Some SiteOrigin themes might include meta tags that are specific to the framework. Search for:<meta name="siteorigin" content="true">
4. Check for SiteOrigin Shortcodes: SiteOrigin allows the use of shortcodes in WordPress. Check if any shortcodes like [siteorigin_widget] are present in the page source.
5. Examine the Stylesheets and Scripts: Look for specific stylesheets and scripts that are associated with SiteOrigin. For example, applications like siteorigin-panels or siteorigin-north may appear in the links within the page source.
6. Review Comments in the Source Code: Sometimes, developers leave comments in the source code that could indicate the use of SiteOrigin. Look for comments that might mention SiteOrigin structure or functionality.