# What does The 50 use?

The 50 (the50.com) shows public evidence of 17 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the50global

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform Tags](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-launch) | Data Pipeline | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cxense](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cxense) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does The 50 use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 17 tools at The 50 (the50.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud and Vercel. Application: jQuery and Adobe Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365 and OneTrust. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does The 50 run on?

The 50 uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Vercel, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through DNS records that point at Google Cloud. Google Cloud is used by 77,436 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does The 50 use?

The 50 uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 728,059 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does The 50 use?

The 50 uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on the50.com. Google Analytics is used by 904,753 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does The 50 use?

The 50 uses Pardot for marketing, alongside Cxense, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Pardot through a DNS verification record for Pardot. Pardot is used by 20,878 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does The 50 use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at The 50 through jQuery code on the50.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 928,357 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to The 50's?

The companies with the stacks most like The 50's are L'Express, mint, Worddive and Daily Record, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 8 to 10 tools with The 50, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what The 50 uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 17 tools at The 50, 12 were found through code on the50.com, 5 through DNS records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and the50.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/the50.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.