Detect Embedly
Embedly is a service that allows developers to convert URLs into rich previews and embeddable content.
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Websites using Embedly
46 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| bibliocommons.com | 8/3/2026 |
| lookout.com | 8/3/2026 |
| mapbox.com | 8/3/2026 |
| carto.com | 8/3/2026 |
| yesware.com | 8/3/2026 |
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Embedly signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Embedly, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Embedly is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Embedly
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Embedly signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary Embedly fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Embedly on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Embedly
- Can PluginView detect Embedly without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Embedly. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Embedly?
- Embedly is classified under Widgets in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish Embedly 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.
