# What does Automattic use?

Automattic (a8c.com) shows public evidence of 11 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-25).

- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: San Francisco, United States
- Founded: 2005
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automattic

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Figma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/figma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Airtable](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/airtable) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [HackerOne](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hackerone) | Security & Compliance | Website config |  |

## Recent changes at Automattic

- 2026-10-18: stopped using [dmarcian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dmarcian)

## FAQ

### What tools does Automattic use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 11 tools at Automattic (a8c.com) in public records. Application: YouTube and Anthropic. Go-to-market: WordPress and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Atlassian and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 25, 2026.

### What email provider does Automattic use?

Automattic uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 403,674 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Automattic's website built with?

Automattic uses WordPress for its website, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through a subdomain that points at WordPress and code on a8c.com. WordPress is used by 598,902 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Automattic use YouTube?

Yes. runsonwhat found YouTube at Automattic through YouTube code on a8c.com. YouTube is a Media & UI tool used by 365,077 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Automattic use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Automattic; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Automattic may use more AI tools than these.

### Has Automattic changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Automattic stopped using dmarcian (latest on October 18, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of a8c.com done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Automattic's?

The companies with the stacks most like Automattic's are Thumbtack, ID.me, Seven.One Entertainment Group and X (formerly Twitter), according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 7 tools with Automattic, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Automattic uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 11 tools at Automattic, 6 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on a8c.com, 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 1 through email records and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and a8c.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/a8c.com (updated October 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.