# What does Hexo use?

Hexo (hexo.io) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [NS1](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ns1) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Netlify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/netlify) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Algolia](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/algolia) | Search | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Custom domain, Email records, Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Hexo use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Hexo (hexo.io) in public records. Edge & Hosting: NS1 and Netlify. Application: Font Awesome and Algolia. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: Mailchimp. Company Ops: Mailgun. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does Hexo run on?

Hexo uses Netlify for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Netlify through Netlify code on hexo.io. Netlify is used by 12,302 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Hexo use?

Hexo uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on hexo.io. Google Analytics is used by 903,751 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Hexo use?

Hexo uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 118,629 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Hexo use Font Awesome?

Yes. runsonwhat found Font Awesome at Hexo through Font Awesome code on hexo.io. Font Awesome is a Media & UI tool used by 465,657 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Hexo uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Hexo, 4 were found through code on hexo.io, 2 through DNS records, 1 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 hexo.io about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/hexo.io (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.