# What does Need for Speed use?

Need for Speed (needforspeed.com) shows public evidence of 24 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Statsig](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statsig) | Flags & Experiments | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | 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 |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Contentful](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentful) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [Valimail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/valimail) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [TrustArc](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trustarc) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Need for Speed use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 24 tools at Need for Speed (needforspeed.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Akamai. Application: Next.js. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Statsig. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Google Ad Manager and Microsoft Xandr. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Valimail and TrustArc. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What email provider does Need for Speed use?

Need for Speed uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 719,690 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Need for Speed use?

Need for Speed uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on needforspeed.com. Google Analytics is used by 906,047 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Need for Speed's website built with?

Need for Speed uses Contentful for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Contentful through Contentful code on needforspeed.com. Contentful is used by 4,343 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Need for Speed use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Need for Speed through Google Ads code on needforspeed.com. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 541,825 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Need for Speed's?

The companies with the stacks most like Need for Speed's are Sears Outlet, Quince, Happy Returns and Mixpanel, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 7 to 17 tools with Need for Speed, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Need for Speed uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 24 tools at Need for Speed, 13 were found through website configuration files, 7 through code on needforspeed.com, 2 through DNS records, 1 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and needforspeed.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/needforspeed.com (updated November 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.