# What does Playdead use?

Playdead (playdead.com) shows public evidence of 10 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-04).

- Industry: Video Games
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Founded: 2006
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2250376

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Have I Been Pwned](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hibp) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Playdead

- 2026-10-20: started using [Have I Been Pwned](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hibp)

## FAQ

### What tools does Playdead use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 10 tools at Playdead (playdead.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Font Awesome. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: Mailchimp. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Apple Business and Adobe. Last checked November 4, 2026.

### What email provider does Playdead use?

Playdead uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on playdead.com. Google Workspace is used by 416,567 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Playdead use?

Playdead uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on playdead.com. Google Analytics is used by 905,546 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Playdead use?

Playdead uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through Mailchimp code on playdead.com. Mailchimp is used by 118,360 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Playdead use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Playdead through jQuery code on playdead.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 929,345 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Playdead changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Playdead started using Have I Been Pwned (latest on October 20, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of playdead.com done the same way.

### How does runsonwhat know what Playdead uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 10 tools at Playdead, 5 were found through code on playdead.com, 4 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 playdead.com about monthly.


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