# What does Darden use?

Darden (darden.com) shows public evidence of 24 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- Industry: System Catering
- Based in: United States
- Founded: 1968

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | DNS records |  |
| [WordPress VIP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpvip) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [HPE GreenLake](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hpe-greenlake) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification 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 |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform Tags](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-launch) | Data Pipeline | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-analytics) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-experience-platform) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Target](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-target) | Flags & Experiments | 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 |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [The Trade Desk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tradedesk) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | 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 |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Webex](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webex) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Darden

- 2026-10-09: started using [HPE GreenLake](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hpe-greenlake)
- 2026-10-09: started using [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses)
- 2026-10-09: started using [Webex](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webex)

## FAQ

### What tools does Darden use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 24 tools at Darden (darden.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure, Akamai and WordPress VIP. Application: jQuery. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Adobe Experience Platform Tags. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Yoast SEO. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, SendGrid and Amazon SES. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Darden run on?

Darden uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside WordPress VIP and HPE GreenLake, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through Microsoft Azure code on darden.com. Microsoft Azure is used by 46,525 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Darden use?

Darden uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 709,015 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Darden use?

Darden 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 darden.com. Google Analytics is used by 873,867 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

Darden uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on darden.com. WordPress is used by 593,399 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Darden use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Darden through jQuery code on darden.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 911,425 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Darden changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Darden started using HPE GreenLake, Amazon SES and Webex (latest on October 9, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of darden.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Darden's are Cambridge Consultants, Prosper, RE/MAX and Cateno, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 4 to 12 tools with Darden, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Darden uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 24 tools at Darden, 15 were found through code on darden.com, 5 through DNS records, 3 through email records 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 darden.com about monthly.


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