# What does Playdate use?

Playdate (play.date) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Email records, Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Sectigo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sectigo) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Playdate use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at Playdate (play.date) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Data & Observability: Umami. Company Ops: Apple Business, Let's Encrypt and Sectigo. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does Playdate use?

Playdate uses Apple Business for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Apple Business through a DNS verification record for Apple Business. Apple Business is used by 112,305 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Playdate use?

Playdate uses Umami for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Umami through Umami code on play.date. Umami is used by 2,318 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Playdate use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Playdate through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and email records. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 711,578 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Playdate's are Pacific Coast Academy, CTCエスピー株式会社, Wittkieffer and AHM Insights, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 4 tools with Playdate, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Playdate uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at Playdate, 7 were found through DNS records, 1 through code on play.date. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and play.date about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/play.date (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.