# What does makesense use?

makesense (makesense.org) shows public evidence of 19 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-27).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [WP Engine](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpengine) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Vue.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vue) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records, Email records |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Brevo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brevo) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Intercom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/intercom) | Support & Docs | Custom domain |  |

## 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 |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does makesense use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 19 tools at makesense (makesense.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and WP Engine. Application: YouTube, Vue.js and Firebase. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: WordPress, Meta Pixel and Yoast SEO. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 27, 2026.

### What cloud does makesense run on?

makesense uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside WP Engine, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,152 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does makesense use?

makesense uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 716,411 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does makesense use for customer support?

makesense uses Intercom for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Intercom through a subdomain that points at Intercom. Intercom is used by 8,984 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does makesense use?

makesense uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on makesense.org. Google Analytics is used by 893,006 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is makesense's website built with?

makesense uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on makesense.org. WordPress is used by 601,985 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does makesense use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at makesense through Cloudflare code on makesense.org. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 710,966 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what makesense uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 19 tools at makesense, 6 were found through code on makesense.org, 6 through DNS records, 4 through email records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and makesense.org about monthly.


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