# What does Dictionary.com use?

Dictionary.com (lexico.com) shows public evidence of 22 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-07).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dictionary.com

## Edge & Hosting

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

## 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 |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Mixpanel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mixpanel) | 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 |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Amazon Publisher Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-publisher-services) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Quantcast](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/quantcast) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Outbrain](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/outbrain) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Dictionary.com use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 22 tools at Dictionary.com (lexico.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: Google Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Mixpanel. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Google Ad Manager. Company Ops: reCAPTCHA. Last checked November 7, 2026.

### What analytics tools does Dictionary.com use?

Dictionary.com uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Mixpanel, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on lexico.com. Google Analytics is used by 904,532 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Dictionary.com's website built with?

Dictionary.com uses WordPress for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on lexico.com. WordPress is used by 607,168 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Dictionary.com use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Dictionary.com through Google Fonts code on lexico.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 826,022 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Dictionary.com uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 22 tools at Dictionary.com, 11 were found through website configuration files, 10 through code on lexico.com and 1 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and lexico.com about monthly.


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