# What does KDDI use?

KDDI (kddi.com) shows public evidence of 22 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-15).

- Industry: Telecommunications
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Based in: Takanawa, Japan
- Founded: 1984
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kddi-corporation

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain |  |

## 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 |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Adobe Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-analytics) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Pendo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pendo) | Analytics | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smartsheet) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Trend Micro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trend-micro) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Notion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/notion) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at KDDI

- 2026-10-30: stopped using [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace)
- 2026-10-09: started using [Trend Micro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trend-micro)

## FAQ

### What tools does KDDI use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 22 tools at KDDI (kddi.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services and Amazon CloudFront. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Adobe Analytics. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Adobe Audience Manager. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Apple Business and Atlassian. Last checked November 15, 2026.

### What cloud does KDDI run on?

KDDI uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,746 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does KDDI use?

KDDI uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 739,102 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does KDDI use?

KDDI uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Adobe Analytics and Pendo, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on kddi.com. Google Analytics is used by 904,725 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does KDDI use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at KDDI through jQuery code on kddi.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,436 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does KDDI use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at KDDI; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so KDDI may use more AI tools than these.

### Has KDDI changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, KDDI started using Trend Micro (latest on October 9, 2026) and stopped using Google Workspace (latest on October 30, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of kddi.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like KDDI's are The Home Depot, Fidelity Investments, AppsFlyer and Signature Aviation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 9 to 15 tools with KDDI, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what KDDI uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 22 tools at KDDI, 11 were found through code on kddi.com, 8 through DNS records, 2 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 kddi.com about monthly.


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