Playboy's tech stack
What does Playboy use?
Playboy (playboy.com) uses at least 34 tools we can see from public records, including Vercel for hosting, Microsoft 365 for email and documents, Zendesk for customer support and Google Analytics for analytics. Last checked .
- Tools found
- 34
- Categories
- 15
- Layers
- 5 of 5
- Last checked
- Oct 2026
Playboy's stack, layer by layer
Each tool links to the other companies we've found using it. The label says what kind of public trace gave it away.
Edge & Hosting
2 tools, where the bytes are served from
Hosting & Cloud
CDN & Edge
Application
3 tools, what the product is built with
Data & Observability
3 tools, what they measure and store
Go-to-market
16 tools, how they find and keep customers
Company Ops
10 tools, what the team runs on day to day
Email Delivery
Collaboration
Dev Tools
Security & Compliance
Companies like Playboy also use
Tools common among companies with a similar stack that we haven't found at Playboy.
Companies with a stack like Playboy's
Ranked by shared tools, with rare tools counting more.
The Bouqs CompanyRetail · 51–200 people11in common
CelticsBlogcelticsblog.com14in common
NettedOnline Media · 11–50 people10in common
City & State New YorkNewspapers · 11–50 people11in common
Stereogumstereogum.com17in common
Game DeveloperOnline Media · 11–50 people9in common
Utility Diveutilitydive.com11in common
HarlequinPublishing · 201–1,000 people13in common
Playboy tech stack FAQ
What tools does Playboy use?
As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 34 tools at Playboy (playboy.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Vercel. Application: jQuery, Vimeo and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Plausible. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 20, 2026.
What cloud does Playboy run on?
Playboy uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through a DNS verification record for Vercel and a subdomain. Vercel is used by 48,436 companies runsonwhat tracks.
What email provider does Playboy use?
Playboy uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 712,560 companies runsonwhat tracks.
What does Playboy use for customer support?
Playboy uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on playboy.com. Zendesk is used by 42,042 companies runsonwhat tracks.
What analytics tools does Playboy use?
Playboy uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Plausible, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on playboy.com. Google Analytics is used by 884,768 companies runsonwhat tracks.
What is Playboy's website built with?
Playboy uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, WooCommerce and Shopify, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on playboy.com. WordPress is used by 598,989 companies runsonwhat tracks.
Does Playboy use jQuery?
Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Playboy through jQuery code on playboy.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 918,365 companies runsonwhat tracks.
Does Playboy use AI tools?
Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Playboy; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Playboy may use more AI tools than these.
Which companies have a tech stack similar to Playboy's?
The companies with the stacks most like Playboy's are The Bouqs Company, CelticsBlog, Netted and City & State New York, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 10 to 14 tools with Playboy, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.
How does runsonwhat know what Playboy uses?
runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 34 tools at Playboy, 13 were found through DNS records, 10 through code on playboy.com, 6 through website configuration files and 5 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and playboy.com about monthly.
We read public traces only: DNS and email records, certificate logs, website code and published subprocessor lists. A tool is listed when a direct record backs it up, and dropped when a recheck no longer finds it. Is this your company? See how to opt out.