CDN detector
How to tell if a website uses Akamai
By Marnix Geerkens. Published 2026-06-01. Updated 2026-06-01.
In short
To tell if a website uses Akamai, scan it with the free detector below. Look for akamai or akamaized.net in asset URLs and response headers. Akamai is a cdn tool: Akamai is one of the oldest and largest CDNs, used by large enterprises for global delivery and security.
Detect Akamai on any website
brightsmile-dental.com
8 technologies across 7 categories · scanned May 20, 2026
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What is Akamai?
Akamai is one of the oldest and largest CDNs, used by large enterprises for global delivery and security.
In the tech stack detector, Akamai shows up in the CDN group. Knowing a site runs Akamai tells you how it is built and what it is set up to do.
How to detect Akamai
Look for akamai or akamaized.net in asset URLs and response headers.
You do not have to dig through page source by hand. Paste the website into the detector above and it reports Akamai along with the CMS, analytics, pixels, hosting, payments, chat, email, and CRM the site uses.
Why it matters for agencies
Knowing a prospect runs Akamai (or does not) shapes your pitch. The detector also flags the gaps: if a site has no CRM, no chat widget, no review tool, or no ad pixel, that is a clear opening for a GoHighLevel CRM, an AI chat or voice agent, review automation, or a paid ads setup.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a website uses Akamai?
Look for akamai or akamaized.net in asset URLs and response headers. The fastest way is to paste the site into the free detector at the top of this page; it reads the public technology profile and tells you whether Akamai is present, along with the rest of the stack.
What is Akamai?
Akamai is one of the oldest and largest CDNs, used by large enterprises for global delivery and security.
Is the Akamai detector free?
Yes. You can scan any website for Akamai with no login and see the full technology stack right away. There is a fair daily limit per visitor, and unlimited scans come with the GoHighLevel 30-day free trial.
What category does Akamai belong to?
Akamai is grouped under CDN in the detector. You can browse every tool we track in that category on the CDN hub.
