# What does TMZ use?

TMZ (toofab.com) shows public evidence of 35 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

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

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [GitHub Pages](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/github-pages) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain | 2018-02 |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | 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 |  |
| [comScore](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/comscore) | Analytics | 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 | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Criteo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/criteo) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Magnite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/magnite) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [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 code, Website config |  |
| [Media.net](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/media-net) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Index Exchange](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/index-exchange) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Taboola](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/taboola) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [TripleLift](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/triplelift) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Sharethrough](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sharethrough) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Outbrain](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/outbrain) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Box](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/box) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Ketch](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ketch) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Lucid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lucid) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [EasyRedir](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/easyredir) | Other traces | Custom domain | 2026-09 |

## FAQ

### What tools does TMZ use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 35 tools at TMZ (toofab.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Route 53, Amazon CloudFront and GitHub Pages. Application: OpenAI. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and comScore. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Google Ad Manager. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, GlobalSign and Proofpoint. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does TMZ run on?

TMZ uses GitHub Pages for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found GitHub Pages through a subdomain that points at GitHub Pages, and TMZ has used it since at least February 2018. GitHub Pages is used by 4,014 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does TMZ use?

TMZ uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 712,514 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does TMZ use?

TMZ uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and comScore, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on toofab.com. Google Analytics is used by 883,029 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has TMZ used GitHub Pages?

TMZ has used GitHub Pages since at least February 2018, going by the first public certificate of the toofab.com subdomain that points at GitHub Pages. Other long-running tools at TMZ include EasyRedir (since September 2026).

### Does TMZ use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at TMZ through Google Ads code on toofab.com. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 504,905 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does TMZ use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like TMZ's are Pluto TV, TMZ, Team Software By Workwave and Branch Insurance, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 9 to 34 tools with TMZ, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what TMZ uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 35 tools at TMZ, 11 were found through code on toofab.com, 11 through website configuration files, 10 through DNS records, 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and toofab.com about monthly.


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