# What does Apps use?

Apps (apps.chrome) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-06).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | DNS records, DNS verification 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 |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Apps use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Apps (apps.chrome) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud. Application: Google Fonts and Firebase. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads. Company Ops: Google Trust Services. Last checked October 6, 2026.

### What cloud does Apps run on?

Apps uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through a subdomain that points at Google Cloud and DNS records. Google Cloud is used by 74,510 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Apps use?

Apps uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on apps.chrome. Google Analytics is used by 831,607 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Apps use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Apps through Google Fonts code on apps.chrome. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 774,605 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Apps uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Apps, 4 were found through code on apps.chrome, 3 through DNS records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and apps.chrome about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/apps.chrome (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.