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Temporal Drift of 'Powered By' Link Protocol Diversity in Software
This page examines how software projects link to their 'Powered By' services, specifically focusing on the web protocols they employ. We analyse the prevalence of HTTPS, alongside the overall diversity of protocols like HTTP, FTP, and others.
Our data is gathered by scanning the homepages of a broad range of open-source and commercial software projects. By observing trends over time, we aim to highlight shifts in security awareness and the adoption of modern web standards within the software development community.
Understanding these protocol choices offers insights into the security posture and technical practices of software projects, a metric often overlooked yet crucial for a healthy digital ecosystem.