# What does web.dev use?

web.dev (html5rocks.com) shows public evidence of 7 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does web.dev use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 7 tools at web.dev (html5rocks.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud. Application: Google Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and web-vitals. Go-to-market: Google Ads. Company Ops: Google Trust Services. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does web.dev run on?

web.dev 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. Google Cloud is used by 76,785 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does web.dev use?

web.dev uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on html5rocks.com. Google Analytics is used by 906,048 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does web.dev use?

web.dev uses web-vitals for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found web-vitals through web-vitals code on html5rocks.com. web-vitals is used by 30,053 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does web.dev use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at web.dev through Google Fonts code on html5rocks.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 825,567 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what web.dev uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 7 tools at web.dev, 4 were found through code on html5rocks.com, 2 through DNS 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 html5rocks.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/html5rocks.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.