# What does Data.gov use?

Data.gov (data.gov) shows public evidence of 13 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [web-vitals](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/web-vitals) | Monitoring | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Agari](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/agari) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Data.gov use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 13 tools at Data.gov (data.gov) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: jQuery. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and web-vitals. Go-to-market: Google Ads. Company Ops: Let's Encrypt, DigiCert and Amazon Trust Services. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Data.gov run on?

Data.gov uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on data.gov. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,631 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Data.gov use?

Data.gov uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on data.gov. Google Analytics is used by 906,655 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does Data.gov use?

Data.gov uses web-vitals for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found web-vitals through web-vitals code on data.gov. web-vitals is used by 30,084 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Data.gov use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Data.gov through jQuery code on data.gov. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 930,443 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Data.gov's?

The companies with the stacks most like Data.gov's are CLA Global: International Accounting Network, Taiwan Johnson Controls, TaskUs and U.S. Bancorp, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 2 to 7 tools with Data.gov, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Data.gov uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 13 tools at Data.gov, 7 were found through code on data.gov, 5 through DNS records and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and data.gov about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/data.gov (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.