# What does Deadspin use?

Deadspin (deadspin.com) shows public evidence of 27 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Industry: Sports
- Size: 1–10 employees
- Based in: United States
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deadspin

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | 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 |  |
| [Plausible](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/plausible) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | 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 |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Deadspin use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 27 tools at Deadspin (deadspin.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Google Fonts, Font Awesome and React. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Plausible. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Google Ad Manager and Microsoft Xandr. Company Ops: Google Workspace and GlobalSign. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Deadspin run on?

Deadspin 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 deadspin.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,075 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Deadspin use?

Deadspin uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on deadspin.com. Google Workspace is used by 414,708 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Deadspin use for customer support?

Deadspin uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on deadspin.com. Discord is used by 7,029 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Deadspin use?

Deadspin uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Plausible, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on deadspin.com. Google Analytics is used by 906,057 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Deadspin use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Deadspin through Google Fonts code on deadspin.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 826,013 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Deadspin uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 27 tools at Deadspin, 13 were found through code on deadspin.com, 10 through website configuration files, 3 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 deadspin.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/deadspin.com (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.
