# What does CNET use?

CNET (cnet.com.au) shows public evidence of 26 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-01).

- Based in: Australia

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [NS1](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ns1) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | 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 |  |
| [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | 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 | Website code |  |
| [Rank Math](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rankmath) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Amazon Publisher Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-publisher-services) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Taboola](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/taboola) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does CNET use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 26 tools at CNET (cnet.com.au) in public records. Edge & Hosting: NS1. Application: Firebase. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and comScore. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: OneTrust. Last checked November 1, 2026.

### What analytics tools does CNET use?

CNET uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, comScore and Parse.ly, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on cnet.com.au. Google Analytics is used by 904,341 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

CNET uses WordPress for its website, alongside Rank Math, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on cnet.com.au. WordPress is used by 606,828 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does CNET use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at CNET through Google Ads code on cnet.com.au. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 541,010 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like CNET's are Marshall University, AHM Insights, Voice.fi and CelticsBlog, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 7 to 20 tools with CNET, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what CNET uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 26 tools at CNET, 14 were found through code on cnet.com.au, 11 through website configuration files and 1 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and cnet.com.au about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/cnet.com.au (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.