# What does Light Reading use?

Light Reading (lightreading.com) shows public evidence of 33 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-reading

## 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 |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Remix](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/remix) | Frontend | 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [VWO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vwo) | Flags & Experiments | Website code |  |
| [Chartbeat](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/chartbeat) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Unbounce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/unbounce) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Oracle Eloqua](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/oracle-eloqua) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Sailthru](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sailthru) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Contentstack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentstack) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | 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 |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Mimecast](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mimecast) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Transcend](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/transcend) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Light Reading use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 33 tools at Light Reading (lightreading.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: Google Fonts, Font Awesome and React. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, reCAPTCHA and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does Light Reading use?

Light Reading uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 709,037 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Light Reading use?

Light Reading uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and Hotjar, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on lightreading.com. Google Analytics is used by 875,564 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Light Reading's website built with?

Light Reading uses Unbounce for its website, alongside Contentstack, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Unbounce through Unbounce code on lightreading.com. Unbounce is used by 3,299 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Light Reading use?

Light Reading uses Oracle Eloqua for marketing, alongside Sailthru, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Oracle Eloqua through Oracle Eloqua code on lightreading.com. Oracle Eloqua is used by 1,209 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does Light Reading use?

Light Reading uses New Relic for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found New Relic through New Relic code on lightreading.com. New Relic is used by 16,866 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Light Reading use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Light Reading through Google Fonts code on lightreading.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 806,780 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Light Reading's are Game Developer, Information Week, Dark Reading and Waste360, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 21 to 27 tools with Light Reading, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Light Reading uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 33 tools at Light Reading, 24 were found through code on lightreading.com, 7 through DNS records and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and lightreading.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/lightreading.com (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.
