# What does ExpressionEngine use?

ExpressionEngine (ellislab.com) shows public evidence of 10 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-09).

- Industry: Software
- Founded: 2001

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | 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 |  |
| [Fathom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fathom) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Postmark](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/postmark) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |

## Recent changes at ExpressionEngine

- 2026-10-31: started using [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare)

## FAQ

### What tools does ExpressionEngine use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 10 tools at ExpressionEngine (ellislab.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: GSAP and Adobe Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Fathom. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Mailchimp Transactional. Last checked November 9, 2026.

### What email provider does ExpressionEngine use?

ExpressionEngine 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 418,257 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does ExpressionEngine use?

ExpressionEngine uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Fathom, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on ellislab.com. Google Analytics is used by 903,828 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does ExpressionEngine use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at ExpressionEngine through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on ellislab.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 731,422 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has ExpressionEngine changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, ExpressionEngine started using Cloudflare (latest on October 31, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of ellislab.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like ExpressionEngine's are Redocly, MKTG, Marshall University and AHM Insights, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 3 to 5 tools with ExpressionEngine, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what ExpressionEngine uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 10 tools at ExpressionEngine, 4 were found through code on ellislab.com, 4 through email records, 1 through DNS records and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and ellislab.com about monthly.


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