# What does Catchlight use?

Catchlight (catchlight.ai) shows public evidence of 25 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Industry: Software
- Size: 11–50 employees
- Based in: Boston, United States
- Founded: 2020
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catchlight-insights

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, DNS records | 2023-02 |

## 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 |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | Payments & Billing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Auth0](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/auth0) | Auth & Identity | Custom domain, Website config | 2025-03 |
| [Motion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/framer-motion) | 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 |  |
| [web-vitals](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/web-vitals) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [FullStory](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fullstory) | 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 |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [X Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/x-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ZoomInfo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoominfo) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Outbrain](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/outbrain) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [PowerDMARC](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/powerdmarc) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |

## Recent changes at Catchlight

- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Google Search Console](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsc)

## FAQ

### What tools does Catchlight use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 25 tools at Catchlight (catchlight.ai) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Akamai. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Stripe. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and web-vitals. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, OneTrust and DocuSign. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What CRM does Catchlight use?

Catchlight uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Salesforce and ZoomInfo, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through a subdomain that points at HubSpot and email records. HubSpot is used by 96,847 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Catchlight use?

Catchlight uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 724,457 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Catchlight use?

Catchlight uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through a DNS verification record for Stripe and code on catchlight.ai. Stripe is used by 31,098 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Catchlight use?

Catchlight uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and FullStory, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on catchlight.ai. Google Analytics is used by 906,189 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Catchlight's website built with?

Catchlight uses HubSpot CMS for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot CMS through a subdomain that points at HubSpot CMS and code on catchlight.ai. HubSpot CMS is used by 33,999 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Catchlight used Akamai?

Catchlight has used Akamai since at least February 2023, going by the first public certificate of the catchlight.ai subdomain that points at Akamai. Other long-running tools at Catchlight include Auth0 (since March 2025).

### Does Catchlight use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Catchlight through jQuery code on catchlight.ai. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 930,100 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Catchlight changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Catchlight stopped using Google Search Console (latest on October 31, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of catchlight.ai done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Catchlight's are Productx.biz, Benchmark Email, Stibo Systems and AgriProve, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 7 to 13 tools with Catchlight, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Catchlight uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 25 tools at Catchlight, 16 were found through code on catchlight.ai, 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 3 through email records and 2 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and catchlight.ai about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/catchlight.ai (updated November 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.
