Hey everyone,
So, I’ve been diving into web automation lately, and I keep hearing about puppeteer vs selenium detection. Which one’s harder to detect, honestly?
From what I’ve seen, Puppeteer seems a bit stealthier cuz it’s headless by default and uses Chrome DevTools Protocol. But Selenium? It’s been around forever, so sites have kinda gotten good at sniffing it out.
Still, I feel like it depends on how you set things up. Like, if you tweak Puppeteer’s settings, it can still get flagged, right? And with Selenium, if you use a good proxy or randomize user agents, maybe it’s not *that* easy to detect?
Anyone got real-world experience with this? Like, which one’s given you less headaches when it comes to puppeteer vs selenium detection? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers!
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with Puppeteer when it comes to puppeteer vs selenium detection. Selenium just feels like it leaves too many fingerprints, even with proxies and randomized user agents.
I’ve been using a tool called BrowserStack to test both, and Puppeteer seems to fly under the radar more often. But yeah, you gotta tweak the settings—like disabling the `webdriver` flag and messing with the `navigator` properties.
If you’re serious about stealth, check out undetected-chromedriver for Selenium. It’s a lifesaver for reducing detection rates.
Selenium is def easier to detect, no doubt. Puppeteer’s headless mode is a game-changer, but it’s not foolproof. Sites are getting smarter, and they can still sniff out Puppeteer if you don’t configure it right.
I’d recommend using puppeteer-extra with the stealth plugin. It’s a wrapper around Puppeteer that helps mask a lot of the telltale signs.
Also, rotating proxies is a must for both tools. I use Bright Data for proxies, and it’s been solid.
From my experience, Puppeteer is way harder to detect than Selenium. Selenium’s been around forever, so sites have built-in detectors for it.
But here’s the thing: Puppeteer can still get flagged if you don’t tweak it. I’ve had success by disabling the `webdriver` flag and randomizing mouse movements.
If you’re looking for tools, Scrapy is another option, but it’s more for scraping than automation.
Puppeteer vs selenium detection is such a hot topic lol. I’ve used both, and honestly, it depends on the site. Some are just better at detecting Selenium, no matter what you do.
I’ve found that using puppeteer-extra with the stealth plugin works wonders. Also, make sure to rotate your IPs and user agents.
For proxies, I’d recommend Oxylabs. They’ve got a huge pool, and it’s been reliable for me.
Selenium is def easier to detect, but it’s not impossible to make it stealthy. I’ve had success by using undetected-chromedriver and randomizing user agents.
Puppeteer is better out of the box, but you still need to tweak it. Disabling the `webdriver` flag and using headless mode helps a lot.
If you’re looking for a tool to test detection rates, try BrowserStack. It’s been super helpful for me.
Puppeteer is def stealthier, but it’s not perfect. I’ve had sites flag it even with headless mode.
The key is to tweak the settings. I use puppeteer-extra with the stealth plugin, and it’s been a game-changer.
Also, don’t forget to rotate proxies. I use Bright Data, and it’s been solid.
Selenium is easier to detect, but it’s not impossible to make it stealthy. I’ve had success by using undetected-chromedriver and randomizing user agents.
Puppeteer is better out of the box, but you still need to tweak it. Disabling the `webdriver` flag and using headless mode helps a lot.
If you’re looking for a tool to test detection rates, try BrowserStack. It’s been super helpful for me.
Wow, thanks for all the insights, everyone! I didn’t expect so many detailed replies.
I’ve been playing around with Puppeteer and the stealth plugin, and it’s been working pretty well so far. Still, I’m curious—has anyone tried combining both tools? Like, using Puppeteer for the heavy lifting and Selenium for specific tasks?
Also, shoutout to the folks who recommended Bright Data and Oxylabs for proxies. I’ll def check those out.
Cheers!
Puppeteer vs selenium detection is such a hot topic lol. I’ve used both, and honestly, it depends on the site. Some are just better at detecting Selenium, no matter what you do.
I’ve found that using puppeteer-extra with the stealth plugin works wonders. Also, make sure to rotate your IPs and user agents.
For proxies, I’d recommend Oxylabs. They’ve got a huge pool, and it’s been reliable for me.
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