# What does ScienceAlert use?

ScienceAlert (sciencealert.com) shows public evidence of 52 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Kinsta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/kinsta) | Hosting & Cloud | 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 |  |
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [StackAdapt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stackadapt) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Publisher Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-publisher-services) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sovrn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sovrn) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Taboola](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/taboola) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Amazon Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [RTB House](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rtb-house) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Quantcast](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/quantcast) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Demandbase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/demandbase) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Bombora](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bombora) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [LiveIntent](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveintent) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ID5](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/id5) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MediaMath](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mediamath) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [33Across](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/33across) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Lotame](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lotame) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Nativo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nativo) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MGID](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mgid) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Clickagy](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clickagy) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Smart Ad Server](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smart-ad-server) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [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 |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does ScienceAlert use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 52 tools at ScienceAlert (sciencealert.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Kinsta. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Tailwind CSS. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: WordPress, Yoast SEO and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Google Workspace, reCAPTCHA and Let's Encrypt. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does ScienceAlert run on?

ScienceAlert uses Kinsta for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Kinsta through Kinsta code on sciencealert.com. Kinsta is used by 13,188 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What sales tools does ScienceAlert use?

The sales tools runsonwhat has found at ScienceAlert are Demandbase, Bombora and Clickagy (November 2026); no CRM shows up in ScienceAlert's public records. runsonwhat found Demandbase through Demandbase code on sciencealert.com.

### What email provider does ScienceAlert use?

ScienceAlert uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on sciencealert.com. Google Workspace is used by 420,197 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does ScienceAlert use?

ScienceAlert uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and comScore, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on sciencealert.com. Google Analytics is used by 903,974 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is ScienceAlert's website built with?

ScienceAlert uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on sciencealert.com. WordPress is used by 606,841 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does ScienceAlert use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at ScienceAlert through jQuery code on sciencealert.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,236 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does ScienceAlert use AI tools?

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

### How does runsonwhat know what ScienceAlert uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 52 tools at ScienceAlert, 37 were found through code on sciencealert.com, 7 through DNS records, 6 through website configuration files and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and sciencealert.com about monthly.


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