How to see if a site was made on wordpress?

To check if a site was made using WordPress, you can use the following methods:

1. Check the Page Source Code

  • Right-click on the webpage and select “View Page Source” (or press Ctrl+U/Cmd+Option+U).
  • Look for clues like:
    • wp-content/ (WordPress stores themes, plugins, and uploads here).
    • wp-includes/ (WordPress core files are stored here).
  • If you see these directories in the source code, the site is likely made with WordPress.

2. Check for WordPress Meta Tag

  • In the source code, search for <meta name="generator" content="WordPress">.
  • Some sites may remove this meta tag for security or branding reasons.

3. Look at the Login Page

  • Add /wp-admin or /wp-login.php to the site’s URL (e.g., example.com/wp-admin).
  • If it redirects you to a WordPress login page, the site is likely using WordPress.

4. Use Online Tools

5. Check for Default Themes or Plugins

  • Many WordPress sites use themes like Twenty Twenty-Two or plugins like Yoast SEO.
  • In the source code, search for clues like:
    • themes/ followed by a theme name.
    • Plugin names like yoast, woocommerce, etc.

6. Examine URLs

  • WordPress sites often use default structures in URLs, like:
    • /category/
    • /tag/
    • /wp-json/ (used for the REST API).

7. Use Browser Developer Tools

  • Inspect the page using developer tools (Ctrl+Shift+I or Cmd+Option+I).
  • Search the Network tab for requests to wp-content/ or WordPress-specific assets.

8. Contact the Website Owner

  • If you’re still unsure, you could reach out to the site owner via their contact page and ask.

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