# What does Buffer use?

Buffer (buff.ly) shows public evidence of 25 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Founded: 2010
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bufferapp

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Datadog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadog) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Segment](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/segment) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ChatGPT Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/chatgpt-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |
| [Typeform](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/typeform) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Dub](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dub) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [CookieYes](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookieyes) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Buffer use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 25 tools at Buffer (buff.ly) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: Next.js. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Mailchimp Transactional. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Buffer run on?

Buffer uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Vercel, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on buff.ly. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,185 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Buffer use?

Buffer 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 406,740 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Buffer use for customer support?

Buffer uses Discord for customer support and documentation, alongside Help Scout, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on buff.ly. Discord is used by 6,350 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Buffer use?

Buffer uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and Segment, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on buff.ly. Google Analytics is used by 899,356 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Buffer use?

Buffer uses Typeform for marketing, alongside Dub, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Typeform through Typeform code on buff.ly. Typeform is used by 3,391 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Buffer use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Buffer through Cloudflare code on buff.ly. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 714,323 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Buffer's are Think Tribe, 8090, The Walworth Barbour American International School In Israel and PeerDB, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 4 to 8 tools with Buffer, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Buffer uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 25 tools at Buffer, 18 were found through code on buff.ly, 4 through email records and 3 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and buff.ly about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/buff.ly (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.
