Browser Extension Settings
Last updated September 4, 2024
Wappalyzer's browser extension offers various settings that allow you to customize its behavior and tailor it to your needs. By adjusting these settings, you can fine-tune how Wappalyzer operates and enhance its integration into your workflow.
Configuring Wappalyzer Settings
- Accessing Settings: The Wappalyzer settings are usually accessible through the Wappalyzer icon in your browser's toolbar. Click on the icon and select the "Settings" or "Options" option. You'll be presented with a settings panel.
- General Settings:
- Enable/Disable Wappalyzer: Toggle the switch to enable or disable the Wappalyzer extension.
- Automatic Updates: Choose to automatically update Wappalyzer to the latest version.
- Show Technology Icons: Select whether to display technology icons or just text names in the results.
- Notification Settings:
- Notification Sound: Select a notification sound or disable it completely.
- Notification Type: Choose the type of notification that appears (e.g., pop-up, browser icon).
- Notification Frequency: Control how often notifications appear for new technology detections.
- Filtering and Display Options:
- Filter by Category: Select which technology categories you want to focus on to narrow down the results.
- Show Only Uncommon Technologies: Choose to display only technologies that are relatively unique or not commonly found on other websites.
- Data and Export:
- Enable Data Collection: If you choose to provide anonymous data to Wappalyzer, it can help improve the accuracy and completeness of its technology database.
- Data Export Formats: Select the preferred format for exporting data (e.g., CSV, JSON, XML) when you need to analyze or share the detected technologies.
By carefully adjusting these settings, you can personalize Wappalyzer to work in harmony with your preferences and specific requirements for website analysis.
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