# What does Protobuf Explained use?

Protobuf Explained (protobuf.com) shows public evidence of 7 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bufbuild

## 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 | Custom domain, DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Astro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/astro) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Company Ops

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

## FAQ

### What tools does Protobuf Explained use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 7 tools at Protobuf Explained (protobuf.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Vercel. Application: Astro. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Fathom. Company Ops: Termly. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Protobuf Explained run on?

Protobuf Explained uses Vercel for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Vercel through a subdomain that points at Vercel and DNS records. Vercel is used by 47,840 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Protobuf Explained use?

Protobuf Explained uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Fathom, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on protobuf.com. Google Analytics is used by 873,222 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Protobuf Explained use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Protobuf Explained through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on protobuf.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 700,694 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Protobuf Explained's?

The companies with the stacks most like Protobuf Explained's are MKTG, Marshall University, AHM Insights and White Rose Janitorial Services, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 3 to 4 tools with Protobuf Explained, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Protobuf Explained uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 7 tools at Protobuf Explained, 4 were found through code on protobuf.com, 2 through DNS records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and protobuf.com about monthly.


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