# What does Breaking Defense use?

Breaking Defense (breakingdefense.com) shows public evidence of 26 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [GoDaddy](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/godaddy) | DNS | Custom domain, Email records |  |
| [WP Engine](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpengine) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | 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 |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Parse.ly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/parsely) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms) | Website & CMS | Custom domain |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Bombora](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bombora) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Breaking Defense use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 26 tools at Breaking Defense (breakingdefense.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, GoDaddy and WP Engine. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Vimeo. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Google Workspace, reCAPTCHA and SendGrid. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Breaking Defense run on?

Breaking Defense uses WP Engine for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WP Engine through a subdomain that points at WP Engine and code on breakingdefense.com. WP Engine is used by 51,642 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Breaking Defense use?

Breaking Defense uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Bombora, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through a subdomain that points at HubSpot and email records. HubSpot is used by 95,473 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Breaking Defense use?

Breaking Defense 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 406,769 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Breaking Defense use?

Breaking Defense uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Hotjar and Parse.ly, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on breakingdefense.com. Google Analytics is used by 898,756 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Breaking Defense's website built with?

Breaking Defense uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO and HubSpot CMS, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on breakingdefense.com. WordPress is used by 603,422 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Breaking Defense use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Breaking Defense through jQuery code on breakingdefense.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 925,302 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Breaking Defense's are Marshall University, AHM Insights, Voice.fi and CelticsBlog, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 9 to 16 tools with Breaking Defense, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Breaking Defense uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 26 tools at Breaking Defense, 17 were found through code on breakingdefense.com, 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 3 through DNS records and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and breakingdefense.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/breakingdefense.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.
