# What does Openrefine use?

Openrefine (openrefine.org) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

- Industry: Software
- Size: 1–10 employees
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openrefine

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records |  |
| [OVHcloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ovh) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Email records |  |
| [Netlify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/netlify) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Algolia](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/algolia) | Search | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Openrefine use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Openrefine (openrefine.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud, OVHcloud and Netlify. Application: React and Algolia. Company Ops: Google Workspace and Mailgun. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does Openrefine run on?

Openrefine uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside OVHcloud and Netlify, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through DNS records that point at Google Cloud. Google Cloud is used by 77,429 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Openrefine use?

Openrefine uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on openrefine.org. Google Workspace is used by 416,600 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Openrefine use React?

Yes. runsonwhat found React at Openrefine through React code on openrefine.org. React is a Frontend tool used by 124,179 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Openrefine uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Openrefine, 2 were found through DNS records, 2 through email records, 2 through code on openrefine.org and 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and openrefine.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/openrefine.org (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.