# What does lichess.org use?

lichess.org (lichess.org) shows public evidence of 10 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Sectigo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sectigo) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## Recent changes at lichess.org

- 2026-10-08: started using [Scaleway](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/scaleway)

## FAQ

### What tools does lichess.org use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 10 tools at lichess.org (lichess.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Scaleway. Application: Vimeo. Go-to-market: Discord. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Let's Encrypt and Sectigo. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does lichess.org run on?

lichess.org uses Scaleway for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Scaleway through email records that authorize Scaleway. Scaleway is used by 491 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does lichess.org use?

lichess.org uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on lichess.org. Google Workspace is used by 420,197 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does lichess.org use for customer support?

lichess.org uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on lichess.org. Discord is used by 7,048 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does lichess.org use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at lichess.org through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on lichess.org. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 733,761 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has lichess.org changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, lichess.org started using Scaleway (latest on October 8, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of lichess.org done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to lichess.org's?

The companies with the stacks most like lichess.org's are Interreg Europe, Bitonic, Endian and pixeldrain, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 3 to 4 tools with lichess.org, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what lichess.org uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 10 tools at lichess.org, 6 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on lichess.org and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and lichess.org about monthly.


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