# What does Quora use?

Quora (quora.com) shows public evidence of 28 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-18).

- Industry: Knowledge Base
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: Mountain View, United States
- Founded: 2009
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1039156

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [PayPal](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/paypal) | Payments & Billing | Website code |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [turbopuffer](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/turbopuffer) | Search | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Marketo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/marketo) | Marketing | Custom domain, Email records |  |
| [Bombora](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bombora) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Cloudflare Turnstile](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/turnstile) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Notion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/notion) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [NetSuite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/netsuite) | Finance & Legal | Email records |  |
| [Loom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/loom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Quora use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 28 tools at Quora (quora.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: React, Anthropic and PayPal. Go-to-market: Meta Pixel, Zendesk and Salesforce. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 18, 2026.

### What cloud does Quora run on?

Quora uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on quora.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,635 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Quora use?

Quora uses Salesforce for its CRM, alongside Bombora, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Salesforce through email records that authorize Salesforce and code on quora.com. Salesforce is used by 34,047 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Quora use?

Quora uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 710,152 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Quora use for customer support?

Quora uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk and email records. Zendesk is used by 41,821 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Quora use?

Quora uses PayPal for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found PayPal through PayPal code on quora.com. PayPal is used by 34,422 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Quora use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Quora through a subdomain that points at Cloudflare and code on quora.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 702,833 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Quora use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Quora's are S&P Dow Jones Indices, Leadr, CoLab and Holmes US, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 5 to 14 tools with Quora, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Quora uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 28 tools at Quora, 13 were found through DNS records, 7 through code on quora.com, 5 through email records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and quora.com about monthly.


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