This is just cool.
In the beginning, browsing the web just is magic. You go to a webpage and you get stuff.
As you become a sophisticated user and reader of technology, you know that there’s far more to it than that. As you become even more sophisticated, you might even start to ask “How did they do that?” Or, “What technologies are happening on their side?”
Often, you can scroll to the bottom of the page and you’ll get a hint “Proudly hosted by ….” or “This page made by ….”
There usually is more than that. And, what of a website that doesn’t self-identify?
For the truly curious or for a little/lot of education of the web behind the web, turn to Wappalyzer.
Wappalyzer is an extension that reveals just what’s behind your favourite website.
So, now you can know.
Install the extension and keep your eyes on the URL window.
For example, this blog is hosted at WordPress. What besides WordPress is running?
Quite a bit, it seems!
Ignore the Shareaholic (green) icon on the left of the string of icons. Everything else was discovered running on the server.
Mouse over an icon to reveal the details or click in the area to get details about them all!
Now you indeed know!
I’ve been using this hosting service for quite a while and I certainly didn’t.
doug --- off the record 