# What does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports (consumerreports.org) shows public evidence of 27 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-11).

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

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, 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 |  |
| [Adobe Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-analytics) | Analytics | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-experience-platform) | 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 |  |
| [Monetate](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/monetate) | Flags & Experiments | 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 | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | Custom domain, DNS verification records |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Braze](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braze) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Zeta Global](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zeta-global) | Marketing | Custom domain |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [iCIMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/icims) | People & HR | Custom domain |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Consumer Reports use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 27 tools at Consumer Reports (consumerreports.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Brightcove. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Adobe Analytics. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and OneTrust. Last checked October 11, 2026.

### What cloud does Consumer Reports run on?

Consumer Reports uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on consumerreports.org. Amazon Web Services is used by 144,833 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 397,526 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Adobe Analytics and Adobe Experience Platform, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on consumerreports.org. Google Analytics is used by 851,941 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Consumer Reports use?

Consumer Reports uses Pardot for marketing, alongside Braze and Zeta Global, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Pardot through a subdomain that points at Pardot and a DNS verification record. Pardot is used by 19,913 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Consumer Reports use for hiring and HR?

Consumer Reports uses iCIMS for hiring and HR, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found iCIMS through a subdomain that points at iCIMS. iCIMS is used by 453 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Consumer Reports use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Consumer Reports through Google Ads code on consumerreports.org. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 458,899 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Consumer Reports' are WWE, Batteries Plus, Columbia Sportswear Company and Mariner Finance, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 6 to 11 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 27 tools at Consumer Reports, 18 were found through code on consumerreports.org, 5 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 2 through DNS records and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and consumerreports.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/consumerreports.org (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.
