Zoho Sites detector

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How can you detect if a website is using Zoho Sites?

Detecting whether a website is built using Zoho Sites involves identifying specific markers and elements that are characteristic of this platform.

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 for Zoho Sites in the Generator Tag: Look for a generator tag in the head section of the source code. Use Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to search for:
    • generator="Zoho Sites" or similar variations like Zoho Creator.
  3. Look for Zoho-Specific URLs: Many Zoho-built sites contain URLs leading to Zoho’s domain. Search for:
    • www.zoho.com
    • zoho.com/sites/
  4. Examine JavaScript Files: Check for linked JavaScript files that reference Zoho. Look for script tags with:
    • www.zoho.com or zoho.com in the src attribute.
  5. Check for Zoho CSS Class Names: Open the source code and search for CSS class names that are commonly associated with Zoho. You can look for:
    • .zoho or any unique identifiers associated with Zoho Sites themes.
  6. Look for Meta Tags Specific to Zoho: Zoho Sites often include specific meta tags. Search for:
    • <meta name="zoho-site" content="true">
  7. Identify Zoho-Specific Analytics Scripts: Zoho includes its own tracking and analytics scripts. Look for scripts containing:
    • www.zoho.com/analytics or zoho.com/zanalytics.
  8. Check for Zoho Footer Credits: Scroll to the bottom of the website to check for credits such as “Powered by Zoho Sites” or similar phrases in the footer section.