Web.com detector

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How can you detect if a website uses Web.com?

Detecting if a website uses Web.com involves looking for specific indicators that are characteristic of Web.com hosted sites.

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. Look for Web.com in the Meta Generator: Search for the keyword Web.com in the page source. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to find the following line:
    • <meta name="generator" content="Web.com">
  3. Check for Web.com-Specific URLs: Look for URLs that contain web.com or web-hosting.com. These often indicate resources that are served by Web.com. Example:
    • https://yourwebsite.web.com
    • https://hosting.web.com
  4. Inspect the HTML Comments: Web.com often leaves comments in the HTML that can reveal their identity. Look for comments like:
    • <!-- Web.com: Content Management System -->
  5. Examine the Site’s Footer: Many Web.com websites include attribution or branding in the footer. Look for phrases like “Powered by Web.com” or “Hosted by Web.com”.
  6. Check for Web.com Analytics Scripts: Some Web.com customers use specific analytics or tracking scripts provided by the platform. Look for scripts that may reference Web.com services.