WhatWeb is a Ruby-based web scanner for fingerprinting websites. It identifies CMS, server technologies, JavaScript frameworks, and other characteristics by analyzing HTML, headers, JavaScript, cookies, and responses. Commonly used in reconnaissance and security assessments.

Features

  • Identifies over 900 plugins, frameworks, and technologies
  • Detects CMSs, web servers, analytics tools, and libs
  • Plugin-based fingerprints for extensibility
  • Outputs in various formats (JSON, CSV, CLI)
  • Command-line scanning with recursion and target lists
  • Supports stealth mode, timing adjustments, and custom headers

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Categories

Security

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

Ruby

Related Categories

Ruby Security Software

Registered

2025-07-31