# What does Metro use?

Metro (metro.ca) shows public evidence of 31 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- Industry: Retail Sale in Non-specialised Stores
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Based in: Montreal, Canada
- Founded: 1919
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metro-inc.

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Google Maps](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-maps) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [VWO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vwo) | Flags & Experiments | 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 | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Webex](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webex) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Have I Been Pwned](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hibp) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Autodesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/autodesk) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cisco Secure Email](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-email) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [GoTo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/goto) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Citrix](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/citrix) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Forter](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/forter) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [AbuseIPDB](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/abuseipdb) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Metro use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 31 tools at Metro (metro.ca) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does Metro use?

Metro 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 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 715,077 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Metro use?

Metro uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on metro.ca. Google Analytics is used by 888,740 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Metro use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Metro through jQuery code on metro.ca. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 920,650 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Metro use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Metro's are American Data Networks, TAWASOL, Promise Technology and Vintage King, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 4 to 12 tools with Metro, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Metro uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 31 tools at Metro, 17 were found through code on metro.ca, 13 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 metro.ca about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/metro.ca (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.
