# What does Pinterest use?

Pinterest (pinterest.com) shows public evidence of 53 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-04).

- Industry: Software
- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: San Francisco, United States
- Founded: 2010
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinterest

## 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 | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, DNS records | 2013-01 |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [PayPal](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/paypal) | Payments & Billing | Website code |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Twilio](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/twilio) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records |  |
| [Checkout.com](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/checkout-com) | Payments & Billing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Freepik](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/freepik) | Media & UI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [TikTok Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tiktok-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Yandex Webmaster](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yandex) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Sprout Social](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sprout) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## 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, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Miro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/miro) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [1Password](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/1password) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Canva](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/canva) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cursor](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cursor) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Docker](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docker) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Postman](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/postman) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Tailscale](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailscale) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Loom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/loom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Palo Alto Networks](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/paloalto) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [BrowserStack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/browserstack) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Gamma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gamma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Happeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/happeo) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Applause](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/applause) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Pinterest use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 53 tools at Pinterest (pinterest.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. Application: Google Fonts, Vimeo and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked November 4, 2026.

### What cloud does Pinterest run on?

Pinterest uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Google Cloud and Vercel, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services and code on pinterest.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,363 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Pinterest use?

Pinterest uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 732,372 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Pinterest use?

Pinterest uses PayPal for payments and billing, alongside Checkout.com, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found PayPal through PayPal code on pinterest.com. PayPal is used by 35,167 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Pinterest use?

Pinterest uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on pinterest.com. Google Analytics is used by 903,825 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Pinterest use?

Pinterest uses Yandex Webmaster for marketing, alongside Sprout Social, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Yandex Webmaster through a DNS verification record for Yandex Webmaster. Yandex Webmaster is used by 19,482 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Pinterest used Fastly?

Pinterest has used Fastly since at least January 2013, going by the first public certificate of the pinterest.com subdomain that points at Fastly.

### Does Pinterest use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Pinterest through Google Fonts code on pinterest.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 825,461 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Pinterest use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Pinterest's are Getty Images, Life360, Juvare and Resy, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 15 to 28 tools with Pinterest, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Pinterest uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 53 tools at Pinterest, 32 were found through DNS records, 11 through code on pinterest.com, 5 through website configuration files, 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and pinterest.com about monthly.


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