# What does The Chive use?

The Chive (thechive.com) shows public evidence of 70 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## 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 |  |
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [WordPress VIP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpvip) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Braintree](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braintree) | Payments & Billing | Email records |  |
| [Chargebee](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/chargebee) | Payments & Billing | 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 |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Parse.ly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/parsely) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## 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 | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Rank Math](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rankmath) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Klaviyo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/klaviyo) | Marketing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Google AdSense](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-adsense) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [PubMatic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pubmatic) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [LiveRamp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveramp) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [OpenX](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openx) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [StackAdapt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stackadapt) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Publisher Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-publisher-services) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | 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 |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config, Website code |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Taboola](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/taboola) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Amazon Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [RTB House](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rtb-house) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Quantcast](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/quantcast) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Demandbase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/demandbase) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Bombora](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bombora) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [LiveIntent](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/liveintent) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ID5](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/id5) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |
| [MediaMath](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mediamath) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [33Across](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/33across) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Lotame](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lotame) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MGID](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mgid) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Clickagy](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clickagy) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Tapad](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tapad) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Branch](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/branch) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Braze](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braze) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [LoyaltyLion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/loyaltylion) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [GumGum](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gumgum) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [SparkPost](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sparkpost) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Dropbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dropbox) | Collaboration | DNS verification records, Website code |  |

## Recent changes at The Chive

- 2026-11-08: started using again [Braintree](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braintree)
- 2026-11-08: started using again [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Braintree](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braintree)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign)

## FAQ

### What tools does The Chive use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 70 tools at The Chive (thechive.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud. Application: jQuery, Font Awesome and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Sentry. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Google Workspace, reCAPTCHA and SendGrid. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does The Chive run on?

The Chive uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Google Cloud and WordPress VIP, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on thechive.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,664 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What sales tools does The Chive use?

The sales tools runsonwhat has found at The Chive are Demandbase, Bombora and Clickagy (November 2026); no CRM shows up in The Chive's public records. runsonwhat found Demandbase through Demandbase code on thechive.com.

### What email provider does The Chive use?

The Chive uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on thechive.com. Google Workspace is used by 422,576 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does The Chive use for customer support?

The Chive uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, alongside Discord, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on thechive.com. Zendesk is used by 43,843 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does The Chive use?

The Chive uses Braintree for payments and billing, alongside Chargebee, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Braintree through email records that authorize Braintree. Braintree is used by 2,163 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does The Chive use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at The Chive through jQuery code on thechive.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,321 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has The Chive changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, The Chive started using Braintree and GlobalSign (latest on November 8, 2026) and stopped using Braintree and GlobalSign (latest on October 31, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of thechive.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like The Chive's are Vice Digital Publishing, TWZ, Siempre Auto and FOX SPORTS, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 38 to 52 tools with The Chive, 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 Chive uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 70 tools at The Chive, 45 were found through code on thechive.com, 13 through website configuration files, 6 through email records, 5 through DNS records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and thechive.com about monthly.


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