# What does Spotlight use?

Spotlight (spotlight.com) shows public evidence of 36 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-26).

- Industry: Performing Arts
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: London, United Kingdom
- Founded: 1927
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotlight_4

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Kinsta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/kinsta) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, 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 |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | 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 |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian Statuspage](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statuspage) | Monitoring | Custom domain | 2019-07 |
| [Dynatrace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dynatrace) | Monitoring | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Front](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/front) | Support & Docs | Custom domain | 2023-07 |

## 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 |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cookiebot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookiebot) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Valimail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/valimail) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [CookieScript](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookie-script) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [SparkPost](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sparkpost) | Email Delivery | Custom domain |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Spotlight use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 36 tools at Spotlight (spotlight.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Kinsta. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Font Awesome. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked October 26, 2026.

### What cloud does Spotlight run on?

Spotlight uses Kinsta for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Kinsta through a subdomain that points at Kinsta and code on spotlight.com. Kinsta is used by 12,961 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Spotlight use?

Spotlight uses HubSpot for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot and code on spotlight.com. HubSpot is used by 94,889 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Spotlight use?

Spotlight uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 715,953 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Spotlight use for customer support?

Spotlight uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, alongside Front, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk. Zendesk is used by 42,302 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Spotlight use?

Spotlight uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Hotjar, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on spotlight.com. Google Analytics is used by 889,224 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Spotlight used Atlassian Statuspage?

Spotlight has used Atlassian Statuspage since at least July 2019, going by the first public certificate of the spotlight.com subdomain that points at Atlassian Statuspage. Other long-running tools at Spotlight include Front (since July 2023).

### Does Spotlight use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Spotlight through jQuery code on spotlight.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 920,998 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Spotlight use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Spotlight's are IREV, STOBER, ITAD USA® and Scratchpay, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 8 to 15 tools with Spotlight, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Spotlight uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 36 tools at Spotlight, 13 were found through code on spotlight.com, 13 through DNS records, 5 through email records, 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and spotlight.com about monthly.


---

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