Detect Apache Tomcat
Apache Tomcat is an open-source implementation of the Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages, Java Expression Language and WebSocket technologies.
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Websites using Apache Tomcat
40 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| businessinsider.com | 8/6/2026 |
| sbb.ch | 8/3/2026 |
| morningstar.com | 8/3/2026 |
| vozpopuli.com | 8/3/2026 |
| novayagazeta.ru | 8/3/2026 |
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Apache Tomcat signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Apache Tomcat, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Apache Tomcat is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Apache Tomcat
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Apache Tomcat signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary Apache Tomcat fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Apache Tomcat on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed Apache Tomcat match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting Apache Tomcat
- Can PluginView detect Apache Tomcat without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Apache Tomcat. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Apache Tomcat?
- Apache Tomcat is classified under Web servers in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish Apache Tomcat fingerprint rules?
- No. Detection uses proprietary fingerprint rules that are not published. Scan results explain matches in plain language without disclosing rule bodies or identifiers.
