Detect NodeBB
NodeBB forum software is powered by Node.js and built on either a Redis or MongoDB database.
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Websites using NodeBB
1 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| phatwalletforums.com | 8/6/2026 |
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known NodeBB signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of NodeBB, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that NodeBB is still in place today.
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How to check a site for NodeBB
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest NodeBB signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary NodeBB fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for NodeBB on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed NodeBB match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting NodeBB
- Can PluginView detect NodeBB without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for NodeBB. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is NodeBB?
- NodeBB is classified under Message boards in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish NodeBB 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.
