# What does Gapminder use?

Gapminder (gapminder.org) shows public evidence of 17 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gapminder-foundation

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | Payments & Billing | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Shopify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/shopify) | Website & CMS | Custom domain |  |
| [All in One SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aioseo) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Detectify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/detectify) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Gapminder use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 17 tools at Gapminder (gapminder.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Vimeo. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Mailchimp. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Mailchimp Transactional. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does Gapminder use?

Gapminder uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 715,785 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Gapminder use?

Gapminder uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through Stripe code on gapminder.org. Stripe is used by 29,980 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Gapminder use?

Gapminder uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on gapminder.org. Google Analytics is used by 894,565 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

Gapminder uses WordPress for its website, alongside Shopify and All in One SEO, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on gapminder.org. WordPress is used by 602,232 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Gapminder use?

Gapminder uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through Mailchimp code on gapminder.org. Mailchimp is used by 116,940 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Gapminder use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Gapminder through jQuery code on gapminder.org. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 923,440 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Gapminder's are Wink, Fathom, Plus54 and Sedex, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 11 tools with Gapminder, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Gapminder uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 17 tools at Gapminder, 10 were found through code on gapminder.org, 4 through DNS records, 2 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and gapminder.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/gapminder.org (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.
