WhatWeb

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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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

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