# What does nginx use?

nginx (nginx.org) shows public evidence of 3 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Discourse](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discourse) | Support & Docs | Custom domain |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does nginx use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 3 tools at nginx (nginx.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Microsoft Azure. Go-to-market: Discourse. Last checked October 9, 2026.

### What cloud does nginx run on?

nginx uses Microsoft Azure for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure through a subdomain that points at Microsoft Azure. Microsoft Azure is used by 45,708 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does nginx use for customer support?

nginx uses Discourse for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Discourse through a subdomain that points at Discourse. Discourse is used by 713 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does nginx use Microsoft Azure?

Yes. runsonwhat found Microsoft Azure at nginx through a subdomain that points at Microsoft Azure. Microsoft Azure is a Hosting & Cloud tool used by 45,708 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like nginx's are Tempest - by WeatherFlow, Particle by Digi, Cursor and F5, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 3 tools with nginx, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what nginx uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 3 tools at nginx, 2 were found through subdomains that point at the vendor, 1 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and nginx.org about monthly.


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