What is this website built with?
WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Laravel or something else? We show the platform, the libraries and the services a site uses, with versions where we can see them.
- Platform or CMS: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Joomla and more
- Libraries such as jQuery or Bootstrap, with versions
- Analytics, chat and other services
- Anything outdated, unmaintained or with known issues
Why it is worth knowing
Most business owners do not know exactly what their website runs on. It usually does not matter, until the day something breaks, the person who built it no longer answers, or a security update is overdue. Knowing the technology tells you what you are dealing with.
What we detect
- The platform. Content management systems such as WordPress, Joomla or Drupal, shop platforms such as WooCommerce, Shopify or PrestaShop, site builders such as Wix, Squarespace or Webflow, and frameworks such as Laravel, Next.js or Nuxt.
- Page builders and themes. Elementor, Divi and similar tools, which make editing easier but usually load a lot of extra code.
- Libraries. jQuery, Bootstrap, Font Awesome and others, with their version when the site exposes it.
- Services. Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, chat widgets, reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare and the web server.
Outdated, unmaintained, vulnerable
We compare the versions we find with what is current. Behind means it works, but newer versions are faster and safer. No longer maintained means it does not receive security updates any more, so problems found from now on stay open. Vulnerable means that version has publicly known security issues, and automated scanners look for exactly those.
An old jQuery or an unsupported PHP version is not an emergency on its own, but it is the kind of thing that turns into one. The fix is often a routine update. Sometimes the site is so old that updating it breaks it, and then it is cheaper to build a new one.
Limits
We only see what the site shows publicly. Custom-built sites and well-configured servers reveal very little, which is a good sign in itself. If we cannot identify anything, the site is probably built from scratch or deliberately hides what it uses.
If you need someone to update an old site or take over one whose developer disappeared, see our maintenance plans.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check any website?
Yes, any public website. We only read what any visitor's browser receives.
Why is the version sometimes unknown?
Many sites hide version numbers, which is good practice. In that case we can tell you what technology is used, but not how old it is.
My site uses WordPress. Is that bad?
Not at all. WordPress is fine when it is kept up to date and not overloaded with plugins. The problems start when nobody updates it for years.
What does "no longer maintained" mean for me?
That version gets no more security fixes. It still works today, but every new vulnerability found stays open. Plan an update or a rebuild.
Other tools
- SSL and security check SSL certificate and expiry date, HTTPS redirect, basic security headers and outdated software, with simple fixes.
- Website checker Speed, SEO, security, technologies and conversion in one report, explained so anyone can follow it.
- Competitor comparison Your website next to two competitors: speed, Google, security and how easily customers can reach you.
Found something old?
Send us the report. We will tell you whether it is a quick update or whether a new site makes more sense.