# What does CNCF use?

CNCF (cncf.io) shows public evidence of 23 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-10).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-native-computing-foundation

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Netlify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/netlify) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Pantheon](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pantheon) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [DNSimple](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dnsimple) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | 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 |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Segment](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/segment) | 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 | 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 | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Transcend](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/transcend) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## Recent changes at CNCF

- 2026-11-02: started using [Netlify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/netlify)

## FAQ

### What tools does CNCF use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 23 tools at CNCF (cncf.io) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Fastly and Netlify. Application: jQuery. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Atlassian and Transcend. Last checked November 10, 2026.

### What cloud does CNCF run on?

CNCF uses Netlify for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Pantheon, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Netlify through a subdomain that points at Netlify. Netlify is used by 12,522 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does CNCF use?

CNCF uses HubSpot for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot and code on cncf.io. HubSpot is used by 98,253 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does CNCF use?

CNCF uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on cncf.io. Google Workspace is used by 423,411 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does CNCF use?

CNCF uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and Segment, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on cncf.io. Google Analytics is used by 904,900 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

CNCF uses WordPress for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on cncf.io. WordPress is used by 607,560 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does CNCF use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at CNCF through jQuery code on cncf.io. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,877 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has CNCF changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, CNCF started using Netlify (latest on November 2, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of cncf.io done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like CNCF's are Open Programmable Infrastructure Project, Zephyr Project, The Yocto Project and Lf Edge, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 12 to 16 tools with CNCF, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what CNCF uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 23 tools at CNCF, 16 were found through code on cncf.io, 3 through DNS records, 2 through email records, 1 through website configuration files 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 cncf.io about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/cncf.io (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.
