# What does B&q use?

B&q (diy.com) shows public evidence of 22 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09).

- Industry: Retail
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Based in: Southampton, United Kingdom
- Founded: 1969
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/b&q

## 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 |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Woosmap](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/woosmap) | 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 |  |
| [Datadog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadog) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Tealium](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tealium) | Data Pipeline | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [TikTok Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tiktok-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Bloomreach](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bloomreach) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [SparkPost](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sparkpost) | Email Delivery | Custom domain |  |
| [TrustArc](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trustarc) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Google Threat Intelligence DTM](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-dtm) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does B&q use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 22 tools at B&q (diy.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudFront and Akamai. Application: React, Tailwind CSS and Woosmap. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Datadog. Go-to-market: Meta Pixel, Microsoft Ads and TikTok Pixel. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Amazon SES and GlobalSign. Last checked October 9, 2026.

### What cloud does B&q run on?

B&q 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 diy.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,013 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does B&q use?

B&q 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 704,100 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does B&q use?

B&q uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on diy.com. Google Analytics is used by 856,637 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does B&q use?

B&q uses Bloomreach for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Bloomreach through Bloomreach code on diy.com. Bloomreach is used by 1,032 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does B&q use?

B&q uses Datadog for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Datadog through Datadog code on diy.com. Datadog is used by 11,277 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does B&q use Meta Pixel?

Yes. runsonwhat found Meta Pixel at B&q through a DNS verification record for Meta Pixel and code on diy.com. Meta Pixel is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 386,058 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to B&q's?

The companies with the stacks most like B&q's are Tradepoint UK, Toolstation, Toolstation and M and M Direct, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 9 to 20 tools with B&q, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what B&q uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 22 tools at B&q, 12 were found through code on diy.com, 6 through DNS records, 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and diy.com about monthly.


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