# What does Markdown Guide use?

Markdown Guide (markdownguide.org) shows public evidence of 9 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Algolia](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/algolia) | Search | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Ahrefs](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ahrefs) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Fastmail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastmail) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Markdown Guide use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 9 tools at Markdown Guide (markdownguide.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Fastly. Application: jQuery, Font Awesome and Algolia. Data & Observability: Plausible. Go-to-market: Ahrefs. Company Ops: Fastmail. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does Markdown Guide use?

Markdown Guide uses Fastmail for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Fastmail through email records that authorize Fastmail. Fastmail is used by 1,162 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Markdown Guide use?

Markdown Guide uses Plausible for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Plausible through Plausible code on markdownguide.org. Plausible is used by 7,226 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Markdown Guide use?

Markdown Guide uses Ahrefs for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Ahrefs through a DNS verification record for Ahrefs. Ahrefs is used by 23,876 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Markdown Guide use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Markdown Guide through jQuery code on markdownguide.org. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 923,684 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Markdown Guide's are IT Engineering Company Edusoft Ltd Skopje, Elite Seller, Goodyear Bicycle Tires and mnot, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 4 tools with Markdown Guide, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Markdown Guide uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 9 tools at Markdown Guide, 4 were found through code on markdownguide.org, 3 through DNS records, 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and markdownguide.org about monthly.


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