# What does BuzzFeed use?

BuzzFeed (buzzfeed.com) shows public evidence of 62 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-21).

- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: United States
- Founded: 2006
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzfeed

## 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 | Custom domain, Website code | 2023-05 |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain | 2018-11 |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Auth0](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/auth0) | Auth & Identity | Custom domain | 2023-09 |
| [TollBit](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tollbit) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian Statuspage](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statuspage) | Monitoring | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Mixpanel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mixpanel) | Analytics | DNS verification records, 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 | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [TikTok Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tiktok-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google AdSense](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-adsense) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [The Trade Desk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tradedesk) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [RTB House](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rtb-house) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ID5](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/id5) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [33Across](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/33across) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Lotame](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lotame) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Sailthru](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sailthru) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Ad Lightning](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ad-lightning) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Custom domain, Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Valimail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/valimail) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [dmarcian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dmarcian) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Have I Been Pwned](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hibp) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Dropbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dropbox) | Collaboration | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Zapier](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zapier) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [LucidLink](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lucidlink) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does BuzzFeed use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 62 tools at BuzzFeed (buzzfeed.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: Google Fonts, React and Adobe Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Sentry. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Mailchimp. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked October 21, 2026.

### What cloud does BuzzFeed run on?

BuzzFeed uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services and code on buzzfeed.com, and BuzzFeed has used it since at least May 2023. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,284 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does BuzzFeed use?

BuzzFeed uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 706,417 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does BuzzFeed use for customer support?

BuzzFeed uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk. Zendesk is used by 41,360 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does BuzzFeed use?

BuzzFeed uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, comScore and Mixpanel, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on buzzfeed.com. Google Analytics is used by 865,201 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does BuzzFeed use?

BuzzFeed uses Mailchimp for marketing, alongside Sailthru, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 114,010 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has BuzzFeed used Amazon CloudFront?

BuzzFeed has used Amazon CloudFront since at least November 2018, going by the first public certificate of the buzzfeed.com subdomain that points at Amazon CloudFront. Other long-running tools at BuzzFeed include Amazon Web Services (since May 2023) and Auth0 (since September 2023).

### Does BuzzFeed use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at BuzzFeed through Google Fonts code on buzzfeed.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 799,598 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does BuzzFeed use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like BuzzFeed's are HuffPost, The Economist, Chicago Tribune and Newsweek, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 27 to 45 tools with BuzzFeed, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what BuzzFeed uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 62 tools at BuzzFeed, 30 were found through code on buzzfeed.com, 19 through DNS records, 8 through email records and 5 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and buzzfeed.com about monthly.


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