# What does Obsidian use?

Obsidian (obsidiansecurity.com) shows public evidence of 48 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-07).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Wistia](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wistia) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Embedly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/embedly) | Media & UI | 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian Statuspage](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statuspage) | Monitoring | Custom domain | 2018-09 |
| [Pendo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pendo) | Analytics | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Email records |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Ahrefs](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ahrefs) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ZoomInfo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoominfo) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Marketo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/marketo) | Marketing | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Bombora](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bombora) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [AdRoll](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adroll) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [GitBook](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gitbook) | Support & Docs | Custom domain | 2023-07 |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [CookieYes](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookieyes) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Slack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/slack) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cursor](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cursor) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Figma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/figma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Box](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/box) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Notion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/notion) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Airtable](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/airtable) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Rippling](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rippling) | People & HR | DNS verification records |  |
| [Postman](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/postman) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [JetBrains](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jetbrains) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [SafeBase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/safebase) | Security & Compliance | Custom domain | 2023-03 |

## FAQ

### What tools does Obsidian use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 48 tools at Obsidian (obsidiansecurity.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag and HubSpot. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 7, 2026.

### What cloud does Obsidian run on?

Obsidian uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Google Cloud, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on obsidiansecurity.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 144,750 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Obsidian use?

Obsidian uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside ZoomInfo and Bombora, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot. HubSpot is used by 91,893 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Obsidian use?

Obsidian 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. Microsoft 365 is used by 700,596 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Obsidian use for customer support?

Obsidian uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, alongside GitBook, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on obsidiansecurity.com. Zendesk is used by 40,836 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Obsidian use?

Obsidian uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and Pendo, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on obsidiansecurity.com. Google Analytics is used by 850,248 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Obsidian used Atlassian Statuspage?

Obsidian has used Atlassian Statuspage since at least September 2018, going by the first public certificate of the obsidiansecurity.com subdomain that points at Atlassian Statuspage. Other long-running tools at Obsidian include SafeBase (since March 2023) and GitBook (since July 2023).

### Does Obsidian use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Obsidian through jQuery code on obsidiansecurity.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 895,811 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Obsidian use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Obsidian's are Emburse, Jellyfish, Freshworks and YCharts, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 11 to 20 tools with Obsidian, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Obsidian uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 48 tools at Obsidian, 21 were found through code on obsidiansecurity.com, 16 through DNS records, 6 through email records 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 obsidiansecurity.com about monthly.


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