# What does Port Forward use?

Port Forward (portforward.com) shows public evidence of 14 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Zoho](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoho) | Sales & CRM | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [TermsFeed](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/termsfeed) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Port Forward use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 14 tools at Port Forward (portforward.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Zoho and Google Ad Manager. Company Ops: Let's Encrypt, Sectigo and DigiCert. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What CRM does Port Forward use?

Port Forward uses Zoho for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zoho through a DNS verification record for Zoho and email records. Zoho is used by 63,218 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Port Forward use?

Port Forward uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on portforward.com. Google Analytics is used by 899,356 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Port Forward use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Port Forward through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on portforward.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 714,323 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Port Forward's are Unipi Technology, Horticola, Truckscience and Pica Trebax New, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 3 to 6 tools with Port Forward, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Port Forward uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 14 tools at Port Forward, 7 were found through DNS records, 5 through code on portforward.com and 2 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and portforward.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/portforward.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.