# What does Adblock Plus use?

Adblock Plus (adblockplus.org) shows public evidence of 17 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Scroll Viewport](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/k15t) | Support & Docs | Custom domain |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Sectigo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sectigo) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Adblock Plus use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 17 tools at Adblock Plus (adblockplus.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Fastly and Akamai. Application: Firebase. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Mailchimp and Scroll Viewport. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 9, 2026.

### What email provider does Adblock Plus use?

Adblock Plus uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on adblockplus.org. Google Workspace is used by 397,574 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Adblock Plus use for customer support?

Adblock Plus uses Scroll Viewport for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Scroll Viewport through a subdomain that points at Scroll Viewport. Scroll Viewport is used by 244 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Adblock Plus use?

Adblock Plus uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on adblockplus.org. Google Analytics is used by 853,379 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Adblock Plus use?

Adblock Plus uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 113,225 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Adblock Plus use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Adblock Plus through Google Ads code on adblockplus.org. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 461,054 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Adblock Plus' are Appmiral Event Apps, authorized.by, Dynatos and Rxsense, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 3 to 6 tools with Adblock Plus, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Adblock Plus uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 17 tools at Adblock Plus, 7 were found through DNS records, 4 through code on adblockplus.org, 3 through email records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and adblockplus.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/adblockplus.org (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.