Detect Google reCAPTCHA
PluginView detects Google reCAPTCHA, a Consent, CAPTCHA & Accessibility, by evaluating publicly reachable page signals. Fingerprint rules remain proprietary and are not published. The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
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Websites using Google reCAPTCHA
1,602 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| pinterest.com | 8/6/2026 |
| spotify.com | 8/6/2026 |
| medium.com | 8/6/2026 |
| time.com | 8/6/2026 |
| apnews.com | 8/6/2026 |
Whole list · $96.12 (1,602 × $0.06)
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- The listed vendor-controlled browser component was present and active on the scanned page at scan time.
- Does not establish
- It does not prove a sitewide installation, current commercial contract, backend-only use, exclusive use, or production transaction volume.
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Minimum proof rule
Observe a live browser request, loaded script, or iframe to the listed unique vendor endpoint. Source-text-only matches do not qualify.
Best pages to check: Forms, signup, checkout
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How to check a site for Google reCAPTCHA
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Google reCAPTCHA signals (prefer: Forms, signup, checkout).
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary Google reCAPTCHA fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Google reCAPTCHA on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting Google reCAPTCHA
- Can PluginView detect Google reCAPTCHA without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Google reCAPTCHA. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Google reCAPTCHA?
- Google reCAPTCHA is classified under Consent, CAPTCHA & Accessibility in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish Google reCAPTCHA 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.
- Which pages are best for detecting Google reCAPTCHA?
- For Google reCAPTCHA, start with: Forms, signup, checkout.