# What does The Intercept use?

The Intercept (theintercept.com) shows public evidence of 17 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | 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 |  |
| [Plausible](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/plausible) | 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 |  |
| [Yoast SEO](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/yoast) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Proton Mail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proton) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does The Intercept use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 17 tools at The Intercept (theintercept.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: Tailwind CSS and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Plausible. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Apple Business and KnowBe4. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What email provider does The Intercept use?

The Intercept uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Apple Business and Proton Mail, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 406,196 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does The Intercept use?

The Intercept uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Plausible and Parse.ly, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on theintercept.com. Google Analytics is used by 890,808 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is The Intercept's website built with?

The Intercept uses WordPress for its website, alongside Yoast SEO, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on theintercept.com. WordPress is used by 601,195 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does The Intercept use?

The Intercept uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 116,550 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does The Intercept use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at The Intercept through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on theintercept.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 709,576 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does The Intercept use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like The Intercept's are Marshall University, AHM Insights, Voice.fi and CelticsBlog, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 8 to 10 tools with The Intercept, 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 Intercept uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 17 tools at The Intercept, 8 were found through code on theintercept.com, 6 through DNS records and 3 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and theintercept.com about monthly.


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