# What does Deceptive use?

Deceptive (deceptive.co) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-11).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deceptive

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Squarespace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/squarespace) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Calendly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/calendly) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Deceptive use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Deceptive (deceptive.co) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud. Application: jQuery and Adobe Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: Squarespace and Calendly. Company Ops: Google Workspace. Last checked November 11, 2026.

### What cloud does Deceptive run on?

Deceptive uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through a subdomain that points at Google Cloud and DNS records. Google Cloud is used by 78,025 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What sales tools does Deceptive use?

The sales tools runsonwhat has found at Deceptive are Calendly (November 2026); no CRM shows up in Deceptive's public records. runsonwhat found Calendly through Calendly code on deceptive.co. Calendly is used by 31,496 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Deceptive use?

Deceptive uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 421,820 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Deceptive use?

Deceptive uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on deceptive.co. Google Analytics is used by 904,071 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

Deceptive uses Squarespace for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Squarespace through a subdomain that points at Squarespace and DNS records. Squarespace is used by 34,606 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Deceptive use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Deceptive through jQuery code on deceptive.co. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,273 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Deceptive uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Deceptive, 4 were found through code on deceptive.co, 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 1 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 deceptive.co about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/deceptive.co (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.