# What does MSN use?

MSN (msn.de) shows public evidence of 16 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Based in: Germany

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Amazon Publisher Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-publisher-services) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Taboola](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/taboola) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does MSN use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 16 tools at MSN (msn.de) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure and Akamai. Data & Observability: comScore. Go-to-market: Google Ad Manager, Microsoft Xandr and Magnite. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does MSN run on?

MSN uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through DNS records that point at Microsoft Azure. Microsoft Azure is used by 48,047 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does MSN use?

MSN uses comScore for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found comScore through comScore code on msn.de. comScore is used by 7,548 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does MSN use Google Ad Manager?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ad Manager at MSN through msn.de's configuration files. Google Ad Manager is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 47,906 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what MSN uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 16 tools at MSN, 13 were found through website configuration files, 2 through code on msn.de and 1 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and msn.de about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/msn.de (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.