# What does Skeptical Science use?

Skeptical Science (skepticalscience.com) shows public evidence of 12 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-15).

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

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

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

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Substack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/substack) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Osano](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/osano) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Skeptical Science use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 12 tools at Skeptical Science (skepticalscience.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics. Go-to-market: WordPress and Substack. Company Ops: reCAPTCHA and Osano. Last checked November 15, 2026.

### What cloud does Skeptical Science run on?

Skeptical Science 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 skepticalscience.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,732 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Skeptical Science use?

Skeptical Science uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on skepticalscience.com. Google Analytics is used by 904,976 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Skeptical Science's website built with?

Skeptical Science uses WordPress for its website, alongside Substack, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on skepticalscience.com. WordPress is used by 607,578 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Skeptical Science use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Skeptical Science through jQuery code on skepticalscience.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,898 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Skeptical Science's are ATM Holdings, PoliticusUSA, CBS News and The Orwell Foundation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 5 to 8 tools with Skeptical Science, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Skeptical Science uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 12 tools at Skeptical Science, 10 were found through code on skepticalscience.com, 2 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and skepticalscience.com about monthly.


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