# What does Storm8 use?

Storm8 (storm8.com) shows public evidence of 22 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-11).

- Industry: Video Games
- Based in: United States
- Founded: 2009
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/storm8

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, Website code | 2026-05 |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records | 2017-10 |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Tumblr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tumblr) | Website & CMS | Custom domain | 2019-04 |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [URIports](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/uriports) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Tailscale](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailscale) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Storm8 use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 22 tools at Storm8 (storm8.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Anthropic. Go-to-market: Google Ad Manager, Zendesk and Criteo. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Apple Business and Mailgun. Last checked November 11, 2026.

### What cloud does Storm8 run on?

Storm8 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 storm8.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,665 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Storm8 use?

Storm8 uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on storm8.com. Google Workspace is used by 422,573 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Storm8 use for customer support?

Storm8 uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk and email records, and Storm8 has used it since at least October 2017. Zendesk is used by 43,843 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Storm8's website built with?

Storm8 uses Tumblr for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Tumblr through a subdomain that points at Tumblr, and Storm8 has used it since at least April 2019. Tumblr is used by 408 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Storm8 used Zendesk?

Storm8 has used Zendesk since at least October 2017, going by the first public certificate of the storm8.com subdomain that points at Zendesk. Other long-running tools at Storm8 include Tumblr (since April 2019) and Amazon CloudFront (since May 2026).

### Does Storm8 use Amazon Route 53?

Yes. runsonwhat found Amazon Route 53 at Storm8 through DNS records that point at Amazon Route 53. Amazon Route 53 is a DNS tool used by 89,220 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Storm8 use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic at Storm8; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Storm8 may use more AI tools than these.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Storm8's?

The companies with the stacks most like Storm8's are GIPHY, Coherent Technical Services, Fullbright and Wg Studios, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 3 to 20 tools with Storm8, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Storm8 uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 22 tools at Storm8, 10 were found through website configuration files, 5 through DNS records, 3 through email records, 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through code on storm8.com. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and storm8.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/storm8.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.
