# What does Plain language guide series use?

Plain language guide series (plainlanguage.gov) shows public evidence of 9 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | 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 |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

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

## FAQ

### What tools does Plain language guide series use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 9 tools at Plain language guide series (plainlanguage.gov) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads. Company Ops: Google Workspace. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What email provider does Plain language guide series use?

Plain language guide series uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 411,614 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Plain language guide series use?

Plain language guide series uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on plainlanguage.gov. Google Analytics is used by 906,239 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Plain language guide series use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Plain language guide series through Google Ads code on plainlanguage.gov. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 541,948 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what Plain language guide series uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 9 tools at Plain language guide series, 6 were found through code on plainlanguage.gov, 2 through DNS records and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and plainlanguage.gov about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/plainlanguage.gov (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.