Identify Web Technologies used on the Websites

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Have you encountered a situation, where you have to test and would like to know about web technologies used on the website?
The Easiest way is to install the Chrome Extension: Wappalyzer.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wappalyzer/gppongmhjkpfnbhagpmjfkannfbllamg?hl=en

Wappalyzer is a cross-platform utility that uncovers the technologies used on websites. It detects content management systems, e-commerce platforms, web frameworks, server software, analytics tools and many more.
How it works
1. Navigate to any website
2. The Wappalyzer icon changes to show the main technology that's in use
3. Click the icon for the full list of identified software







Click the application names in the list for additional information





When I read security research news about a framework has a vulnerability and have to update with the latest version. 








I have used this chrome extension to find out if we are using the framework on the website. This helps for a tester who is not having access to the code or details about Platform of the web application.












































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