Detect SWFObject
SWFObject is an open-source JavaScript library used to embed Adobe Flash content onto web pages.
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Websites using SWFObject
23 hostnames in the PluginView corpus for this technology.
| Hostname | Last seen |
|---|---|
| ras.ru | 8/3/2026 |
| cctv.com | 8/3/2026 |
| bernama.com | 8/3/2026 |
| hulkshare.com | 8/3/2026 |
| abilitynet.org.uk | 8/6/2026 |
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known SWFObject signature at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of SWFObject, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that SWFObject is still in place today.
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How to check a site for SWFObject
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest SWFObject signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses and scores them against proprietary SWFObject fingerprints. Rule bodies and identifiers are not published.
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for SWFObject on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting SWFObject
- Can PluginView detect SWFObject without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for SWFObject. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is SWFObject?
- SWFObject is classified under Miscellaneous in the PluginView directory.
- Does PluginView publish SWFObject 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.
