# What does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports (consumerist.com) shows public evidence of 16 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consumer-reports

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Brightcove](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brightcove) | 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 |  |
| [Segment](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/segment) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [FullStory](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fullstory) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Parse.ly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/parsely) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Usabilla](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/usabilla) | 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 |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Braze](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braze) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

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

## FAQ

### What tools does Consumer Reports use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 16 tools at Consumer Reports (consumerist.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon CloudFront. Application: Brightcove. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Segment. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: OneTrust. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What analytics tools does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Segment and FullStory, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on consumerist.com. Google Analytics is used by 897,801 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports uses Braze for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Braze through Braze code on consumerist.com. Braze is used by 1,452 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Consumer Reports use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Consumer Reports through Google Ads code on consumerist.com. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 533,744 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Consumer Reports' are Trainline.com, Trainline.com, Doters and Consumer Reports, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 8 to 16 tools with Consumer Reports, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Consumer Reports uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 16 tools at Consumer Reports, 15 were found through code on consumerist.com, 1 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and consumerist.com about monthly.


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