# What does Powell's Books use?

Powell's Books (powells.com) shows public evidence of 21 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-10).

- Industry: Retail
- Size: 201–1,000 employees
- Based in: Portland, United States
- Founded: 1971
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powell's-books

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Vue.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vue) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Nuxt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nuxt) | Frontend | 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 |  |
| [Datadog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadog) | Monitoring | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Klaviyo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/klaviyo) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Contentstack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentstack) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | 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 |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [CookieYes](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookieyes) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Sage Intacct](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sage-intacct) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Email records |  |

## Recent changes at Powell's Books

- 2026-10-09: started using [Sage Intacct](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sage-intacct)

## FAQ

### What tools does Powell's Books use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 21 tools at Powell's Books (powells.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Amazon Web Services. Application: Tailwind CSS, Anthropic and Vue.js. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Datadog. Go-to-market: Meta Pixel, Klaviyo and Contentstack. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, SendGrid and Apple Business. Last checked November 10, 2026.

### What cloud does Powell's Books run on?

Powell's Books uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on powells.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,629 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Powell's Books use?

Powell's Books uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and code on powells.com. Microsoft 365 is used by 736,658 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Powell's Books use?

Powell's Books uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on powells.com. Google Analytics is used by 904,020 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Powell's Books's website built with?

Powell's Books uses Contentstack for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Contentstack through Contentstack code on powells.com. Contentstack is used by 698 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Powell's Books use?

Powell's Books uses Klaviyo for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Klaviyo through a DNS verification record for Klaviyo. Klaviyo is used by 36,488 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Powell's Books use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Powell's Books through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on powells.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 735,240 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Powell's Books use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Powell's Books; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Powell's Books may use more AI tools than these.

### Has Powell's Books changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Powell's Books started using Sage Intacct (latest on October 9, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of powells.com done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Powell's Books's?

The companies with the stacks most like Powell's Books' are Future Visions, VIA Outlets, REWE and Cramo, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 8 to 9 tools with Powell's Books, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Powell's Books uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 21 tools at Powell's Books, 9 were found through code on powells.com, 9 through DNS records and 3 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and powells.com about monthly.


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