Is your website exposing you to privacy lawsuits?
Are there free tools to scan a website for third-party trackers?
Yes. Free options include your browser's built-in DevTools (Network tab), Blacklight by The Markup, the Ghostery extension, and ConsentPixel's free privacy scanner. DevTools and browser extensions surface raw requests for technical users; Blacklight is excellent for a one-page privacy audit; and ConsentPixel's scanner is built for compliance specifically — it flags which trackers fire before a visitor consents and maps them to CIPA, CCPA and GDPR exposure, with no extension or code required. (Information, not legal advice.)
Run a free website privacy scan in 30 seconds. ConsentPixel detects session recording tools, ad trackers, and missing cookie-consent infrastructure that expose Shopify, WordPress & WooCommerce stores to CIPA, CCPA and GDPR claims.
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| Tool | Free | What it shows | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser DevTools (Network tab) | Yes | Raw third-party network requests | Developers |
| Blacklight (The Markup) | Yes | Trackers, session recording & key-logging on one page | Researchers & journalists |
| Ghostery | Yes (extension) | Trackers blocked/shown in-browser | Individual users |
| Cookiebot checker | Yes | Cookies & trackers, GDPR-oriented | EU cookie compliance |
| ConsentPixel free scanner | Yes | Trackers firing before consent + CIPA/CCPA/GDPR risk | Site owners & agencies checking exposure |
Comparison is informational and reflects each tool's publicly described features; verify current capabilities on each provider's site.
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The trackers our scanner flags — and why they matter
Session recording and ad-tracking scripts are the leading triggers for website wiretapping lawsuits. Tap any tracker to see its CIPA risk profile.
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Our scanner visits your homepage and checks 40+ compliance signals — trackers, cookies, consent mechanisms and disclosures.
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40+ privacy & consent signals, every scan
A complete compliance check for trackers, cookies, consent and privacy disclosures.
Session recording tools
Hotjar, FullStory, Microsoft Clarity, Lucky Orange, Mouseflow — the #1 cause of CIPA lawsuits.
Cookie consent banner
Whether a compliant banner exists and fires before any tracking loads on your page.
Ad & analytics trackers
Meta Pixel, Google Analytics, TikTok Pixel, LinkedIn Insight — firing without consent.
Privacy policy presence
Whether a privacy policy exists, is linked from the footer, and covers required disclosures.
Google Consent Mode v2
Whether Google tags are correctly configured to respect visitor consent decisions.
CIPA exposure profile
Whether your tech stack matches the profile actively targeted by CIPA plaintiff law firms.
CIPA lawsuits are scanning for sites like yours
Plaintiff firms systematically scan websites for session recording tools firing without consent. Under California's Invasion of Privacy Act, each violation carries $5,000 in statutory damages — with no proof of harm required.
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