Prerequisites
Before you start, make sure you have:- A web browser to access the TechnologyChecker dashboard
- An email address, Google account, or Microsoft account for sign-up
Start scanning in three steps
Create your account
Sign up at app.TechnologyChecker.io to get started with 100 free credits.No credit card required. You can sign up with email, Google, or Microsoft.
Complete onboarding
The 3-step onboarding wizard helps you get set up:
- Choose your plan: Free, Pro, or Scale with side-by-side feature comparison
- Set up your organization: Add your logo, name, and optionally create an API key
- Invite your team: Add team members by email with role assignments (or skip for later)
Scan your first domain
Enter any domain into the search bar to detect its full technology stack. TechnologyChecker uses to detect frontend, backend, and standalone technologies across 40,000+ signatures.Your scan results include:
- Technologies detected: Frameworks, CMS, analytics, payment processors, and more
- Company information: , industry, size, and location from LinkedIn
- Technology timeline: A Gantt chart showing when technologies were first and last detected
Try the API
Once you’re set up, grab your API key from Settings > Developers (see how to get your API key) and make your first API call.Example response
Example response
Your API key starts with
tapi_live_ for production or tapi_test_ for development. See authentication for details. Each call uses from your plan balance.What to explore next
Browse technologies
Explore 40,000+ technologies across 50M+ domains with market share data and historical trends.
Build lead lists
Create targeted prospect lists by combining technology and company filters.
Use the API
Integrate technology data into your CRM, scoring models, or internal tools.
Market research
Analyze market share and adoption trends across technology categories.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find my API key?
Where do I find my API key?
Sign in to app.TechnologyChecker.io, go to Settings > Developers, and click Create API key. Copy the key immediately — it is only shown once. See authentication for details.
What is the difference between live and test API keys?
What is the difference between live and test API keys?
Live keys (prefixed
tapi_live_) are for production use and consume credits. Test keys (prefixed tapi_test_) are for development and have limited functionality. Both use the same authentication method. See authentication for details.How many credits does each API call cost?
How many credits does each API call cost?
Most endpoints cost 1 credit per call. Live technology detection costs 5 credits. Usage and credit balance endpoints are free. See the full credit cost table.
What data do I get when I scan a domain?
What data do I get when I scan a domain?
A domain scan returns active technologies (name, category, first detected, last detected), historical technologies that are no longer active, and company firmographic data (industry, employee count, location, LinkedIn URL). See domain lookup for details.