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W3Techs Website Technology Information Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: ijfkmffnodjkcllhmbimamggiobmicmh

W3Techs Website Technology Information is a browser extension that detects and displays the underlying technologies of any visited website. It provides insights into CMS, programming languages, server details, libraries, and hosting providers, alongside quality warnings.

Developer:Sam
Version:1.3
Size:12.68KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

8K+

Rating

★ 4.6

18 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Developer & Designer Tools

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension is positioned as a direct utility for identifying web technology stacks. It emphasizes ease of use, requiring only a single click to reveal comprehensive data on site architecture and services.

Inferred product pattern

Utility-focused data inspection tool with no required authentication.

Review-backed pain points

Users occasionally report instances where the interface fails to populate, and some users express a desire for accessibility improvements like adjustable font sizes.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of font size customization and occasional technical failures where the popup window does not display data.

Tags
Technology StackWeb DevelopmentSite ProfilerWeb Tech Lookup
Target users

- Web Developers

- SEO Professionals

- System Administrators

- Technology Researchers

Primary use cases

- Identifying CMS platforms

- Detecting JavaScript libraries

- Checking web hosting and CDN providers

- Auditing site quality and potential issues

Positive themes

- Utility for technology identification

- Reliability as a research tool

- Efficiency and simplicity

Negative themes

- UI limitations (text size)

- Intermittent functionality/empty displays

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the extension appears to be free to use.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on Chrome Web Store listing information and a sample set of user reviews. The sample size is small relative to the user count, and some feedback dates back several years.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or refund complaints identified in the provided review samples.

Reliability

Minor reports of the interface displaying an empty box rather than technology data.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints found.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 1.3

- Size: 12.68KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

website technology stack detectorfind web hosting providercms detector extensionbrowser extension web tech lookup

Comparison

W3Techs vs BuiltWithwebsite profiler alternatives

Problem

how to find website technologycheck website cms

Alternative

Wappalyzer alternativeBuiltWith browser extension

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Screenshots

W3Techs Website Technology Information screenshot
W3Techs Website Technology Information screenshot

Links

Website: w3techs.com

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