# What does Playboy use?

Playboy (playboy.de) shows public evidence of 29 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-01).

- Based in: Germany
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playboydeutschland

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Bunny.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bunny) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Platform.sh](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/platformsh) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [TollBit](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tollbit) | 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 |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Brevo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brevo) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Outbrain](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/outbrain) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Trusted Shops](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trusted-shops) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [CleverPush](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cleverpush) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [EasyRedir](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/easyredir) | Other traces | Custom domain | 2019-03 |

## FAQ

### What tools does Playboy use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 29 tools at Playboy (playboy.de) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Fastly and Bunny.net. Application: jQuery, Adobe Fonts and TollBit. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Brevo and Google Ad Manager. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, reCAPTCHA and EasyRedir. Last checked November 1, 2026.

### What cloud does Playboy run on?

Playboy uses Platform.sh for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Platform.sh through Platform.sh code on playboy.de. Platform.sh is used by 2,078 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Playboy use?

Playboy uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 719,687 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Playboy use for customer support?

Playboy uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk. Zendesk is used by 42,883 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Playboy use?

Playboy uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on playboy.de. Google Analytics is used by 906,254 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Playboy use?

Playboy uses Brevo for marketing, alongside Trusted Shops and CleverPush, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Brevo through a DNS verification record for Brevo. Brevo is used by 81,323 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Playboy used EasyRedir?

Playboy has used EasyRedir since at least March 2019, going by the first public certificate of the playboy.de subdomain that points at EasyRedir.

### Does Playboy use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Playboy through jQuery code on playboy.de. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 930,099 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Playboy use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found TollBit at Playboy; TollBit, for example, through a DNS verification record for TollBit. 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 inside digital, gesundheit.de, Main-Post and stern.de, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 8 to 18 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 29 tools at Playboy, 12 were found through website configuration files, 11 through code on playboy.de, 4 through DNS records and 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and playboy.de about monthly.


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