# What does LookSmart use?

LookSmart (looksmart.com) shows public evidence of 17 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-02).

- Founded: 1995

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | 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 |  |
| [Smartlook](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smartlook) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, DNS records |  |
| [CookieYes](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookieyes) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## Recent changes at LookSmart

- 2026-11-02: started using [Smartlook](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smartlook)

## FAQ

### What tools does LookSmart use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 17 tools at LookSmart (looksmart.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: jQuery, YouTube and React. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Smartlook. Go-to-market: Google Ads and Zendesk. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Let's Encrypt. Last checked November 2, 2026.

### What cloud does LookSmart run on?

LookSmart uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on looksmart.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,200 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does LookSmart use?

LookSmart uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 727,835 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does LookSmart use for customer support?

LookSmart uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through Zendesk code on looksmart.com. Zendesk is used by 43,336 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does LookSmart use?

LookSmart uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Smartlook, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on looksmart.com. Google Analytics is used by 905,232 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does LookSmart use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at LookSmart through jQuery code on looksmart.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 928,911 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has LookSmart changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, LookSmart started using Smartlook (latest on November 2, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of looksmart.com done the same way.

### How does runsonwhat know what LookSmart uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 17 tools at LookSmart, 10 were found through code on looksmart.com, 6 through DNS records and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and looksmart.com about monthly.


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