# What does Playboy use?

Playboy (playboy.com) shows public evidence of 34 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, Website code |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records, Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Plausible](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/plausible) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [WooCommerce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/woocommerce) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Shopify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/shopify) | Website & CMS | DNS verification records, DNS records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Klaviyo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/klaviyo) | 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 |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sailthru](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sailthru) | Marketing | Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records, 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 |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Webex](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webex) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Osano](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/osano) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [GoTo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/goto) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Dropbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dropbox) | Collaboration | DNS verification records, Website code |  |

## 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 48,548 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 713,638 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 42,111 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 885,810 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 599,496 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 919,112 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.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/playboy.com (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.
