How to Tell What Platform a Website Is Built On and What Theme a WordPress Site Is Using

BySheilla Luciana

Have you ever found a website and wondered, “What platform is this site using?” Or maybe, “What WordPress theme is this awesome site using?” While many websites mention their platform in the footer along with the developer or designer, many others choose not to disclose this information.

What if I told you there are some cool tools online that can help you uncover this information with ease?

How to Tell What Platform a Website Is Built On

BuiltWith

BuiltWith is a comprehensive tool that provides detailed insights into the technologies and platforms a website uses. It can give you information on the hosting provider, content management system (CMS), and tracking tools, along with a thorough analysis and data on technology trends and usage statistics.

How to Use: Simply enter the website URL at builtwith.com to receive a detailed report.

Wappalyzer

Wappalyzer is a browser extension that identifies the technologies and frameworks used by any website you visit. It’s perfect for on-the-go insights and quick checks. Wapplyzer is available for Chrome, Firefox, and other major browsers. It instantly shows technology details as your browse.

How to Use: Install the extension from wappalyzer.com and click the icon while on a webpage to see its tech stack.

WhatCMS

WhatCMS specializes in detecting the CMS a website uses. This tool is particularly useful for anyone looking to understand a site’s backend operations. It supports the identification of numerous CMS platforms and is simple and straightforward to use.

How to Use: Enter the website URL at whatcms.org, and the tool will identify the CMS in use.

How to Find Out What Theme a WordPress Site Is Using

WPThemeDetector

As the name suggests, WPThemeDetector focuses on WordPress sites, revealing the theme and plugins a site uses. It provides detailed information about the theme in use and lists active plugins. It’s a favorite among WordPress enthusiasts, making it useful for anyone looking to find similar themes.

How to Use: Visit wpthemedetector.com and input the site’s URL to reveal its WordPress theme and plugins.

What WordPress Theme Is That

Another great tool for WordPress sites, What WordPress Theme Is That helps you identify themes and plugins easily. It provides insights into both themes and plugins and is easy to navigate and use.

How to Use: Go to whatwpthemeisthat.com and enter the website address for a quick overview.