# What does LifeHack use?

LifeHack (lifehack.org) shows public evidence of 37 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifehack-org

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | Payments & Billing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | DNS records, DNS verification records |  |
| [Astro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/astro) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | DNS verification records |  |
| [ActiveCampaign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/activecampaign) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [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 config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | 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 |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Circle](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/circle) | Support & Docs | Custom domain | 2022-04 |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | 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 |  |
| [Resend](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/resend) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [MailChannels](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchannels) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [consentmanager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/consentmanager) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Fastmail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastmail) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does LifeHack use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 37 tools at LifeHack (lifehack.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Vercel. Application: Vimeo, OpenAI and Stripe. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and PostHog. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ad Manager and Microsoft Xandr. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Amazon SES and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does LifeHack run on?

LifeHack uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Vercel, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on lifehack.org. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,977 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does LifeHack use?

LifeHack uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Fastmail, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on lifehack.org. Google Workspace is used by 405,304 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does LifeHack use for customer support?

LifeHack uses Help Scout for customer support and documentation, alongside Circle, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Help Scout through email records that authorize Help Scout. Help Scout is used by 2,931 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does LifeHack use?

LifeHack uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through a DNS verification record for Stripe and code on lifehack.org. Stripe is used by 29,058 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does LifeHack use?

LifeHack uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside PostHog, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on lifehack.org. Google Analytics is used by 887,848 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has LifeHack used Circle?

LifeHack has used Circle since at least April 2022, going by the first public certificate of the lifehack.org subdomain that points at Circle.

### Does LifeHack use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at LifeHack through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and email records. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 707,539 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does LifeHack use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like LifeHack's are Metronomics, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Classroom Champions and Teladoc Health, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 6 to 10 tools with LifeHack, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what LifeHack uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 37 tools at LifeHack, 11 were found through DNS records, 11 through website configuration files, 8 through code on lifehack.org, 6 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 lifehack.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/lifehack.org (updated October 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.
