Detect Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails is a server-side web application framework written in Ruby under the MIT License.
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Websites using Ruby on Rails
293 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| gitlab.com | 8/7/2026 |
| kickstarter.com | 8/3/2026 |
| gettyimages.com | 8/3/2026 |
| gov.uk | 8/6/2026 |
| ycombinator.com | 8/3/2026 |
Whole list · $23.44 (293 × $0.08)
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known Ruby on Rails signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of Ruby on Rails, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that Ruby on Rails is still in place today.
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How to check a site for Ruby on Rails
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest Ruby on Rails signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary Ruby on Rails fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for Ruby on Rails on the results page.
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Commonly implies
A confirmed Ruby on Rails match also implies these technologies are present.
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FAQ: detecting Ruby on Rails
- Can PluginView detect Ruby on Rails without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for Ruby on Rails. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is Ruby on Rails?
- Ruby on Rails is classified under Web frameworks in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish Ruby on Rails 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.
