# What does SecureDrop use?

SecureDrop (securedrop.org) shows public evidence of 11 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-19).

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Matomo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/matomo) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Fastmail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastmail) | Workspace | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does SecureDrop use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 11 tools at SecureDrop (securedrop.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Data & Observability: Matomo. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Let's Encrypt and Mailgun. Last checked October 19, 2026.

### What email provider does SecureDrop use?

SecureDrop uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Fastmail, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 403,671 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does SecureDrop use?

SecureDrop uses Matomo for analytics, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Matomo through Matomo code on securedrop.org. Matomo is used by 34,537 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does SecureDrop use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at SecureDrop through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on securedrop.org. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 705,118 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like SecureDrop's are MOL Limo - Van autód., IT Engineering Company Edusoft Ltd Skopje, Elite Seller and Speakerbus, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 3 tools with SecureDrop, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what SecureDrop uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 11 tools at SecureDrop, 7 were found through DNS records, 3 through email records and 1 through code on securedrop.org. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and securedrop.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/securedrop.org (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.