# What does Microsoft use? Microsoft (microsoft.com) shows public evidence of 41 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09). - Industry: Computer Hardware - Size: 10,000+ employees - Based in: Redmond, United States - Founded: 1957 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft ## Edge & Hosting | Tool | Category | Evidence | Since | |---|---|---|---| | [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code | | | [WP Engine](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpengine) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain | | | [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain | | | [HPE GreenLake](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hpe-greenlake) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records | | ## Application | Tool | Category | Evidence | Since | |---|---|---|---| | [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code | | | [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code | | | [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records | | | [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records | | | [MCP Registry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mcp-registry) | AI | DNS verification records | | ## Data & Observability | Tool | Category | Evidence | Since | |---|---|---|---| | [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code | | | [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code | | | [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | Analytics | Website code | | | [Adobe Experience Platform](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-experience-platform) | Analytics | Website code | | | [Contentsquare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentsquare) | Analytics | Website code | | | [Mixpanel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mixpanel) | Analytics | DNS verification records, Website code | | | [Adobe Target](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-target) | 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 | | | [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code | | | [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Website code | | | [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records | | | [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code | | | [Adobe Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code | | | [Marketo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/marketo) | Marketing | Custom domain | | | [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-aem) | Website & CMS | Website code | | | [Adobe Edge Delivery Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-edge-delivery) | Website & CMS | Website code | | | [Sitecore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sitecore) | Website & CMS | DNS verification records | | | [LivePerson](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveperson) | Support & Docs | Website code | | | [RainFocus](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rainfocus) | Marketing | Custom domain | | ## Company Ops | Tool | Category | Evidence | Since | |---|---|---|---| | [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Custom domain | | | [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records | | | [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code | | | [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records | | | [1Password](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/1password) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records | | | [Airtable](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/airtable) | Collaboration | DNS verification records | | | [Docker](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docker) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records | | | [Workplace from Meta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-workplace) | Collaboration | DNS verification records | | | [HubSpot App Developer](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-developer) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records | | | [HashiCorp Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hashicorp) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records | | | [Linear](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linear) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records | | ## Recent changes at Microsoft - 2026-10-05: started using [Adobe Edge Delivery Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-edge-delivery) - 2026-10-02: started using [MCP Registry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mcp-registry) - 2026-10-02: started using [HPE GreenLake](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hpe-greenlake) - 2026-10-02: started using [LivePerson](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveperson) ## FAQ ### What tools does Microsoft use? As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 41 tools at Microsoft (microsoft.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, WP Engine and Akamai. Application: jQuery, React and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Hotjar and comScore. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: SendGrid, Atlassian and DocuSign. Last checked October 9, 2026. ### What cloud does Microsoft run on? Microsoft uses WP Engine for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside HPE GreenLake, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WP Engine through a subdomain that points at WP Engine. WP Engine is used by 49,544 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### What CRM does Microsoft use? Microsoft uses HubSpot for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through HubSpot code on microsoft.com. HubSpot is used by 90,351 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### What does Microsoft use for customer support? Microsoft uses LivePerson for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found LivePerson through LivePerson code on microsoft.com. LivePerson is used by 598 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### What analytics tools does Microsoft use? Microsoft uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Hotjar, comScore and Adobe Experience Platform, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on microsoft.com. Google Analytics is used by 830,607 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### What is Microsoft's website built with? Microsoft uses Adobe Experience Manager for its website, alongside Adobe Edge Delivery Services and Sitecore, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Adobe Experience Manager through Adobe Experience Manager code on microsoft.com. Adobe Experience Manager is used by 4,117 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### Does Microsoft use jQuery? Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Microsoft through jQuery code on microsoft.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 879,025 companies runsonwhat tracks. ### Does Microsoft use AI tools? Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic, OpenAI and MCP Registry at Microsoft; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Microsoft may use more AI tools than these. ### Has Microsoft changed tools recently? Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Microsoft started using Adobe Edge Delivery Services, MCP Registry and HPE GreenLake (latest on October 5, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of microsoft.com done the same way. ### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Microsoft's? The companies with the stacks most like Microsoft's are Intuit, Adobe, Workday and Autodesk, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 9 to 13 tools with Microsoft, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices. ### How does runsonwhat know what Microsoft uses? runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 41 tools at Microsoft, 19 were found through DNS records, 17 through code on microsoft.com and 5 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and microsoft.com about monthly. --- Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/microsoft.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.