# What does V2EX use?

V2EX (v2ex.com) shows public evidence of 16 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Better Stack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/betterstack) | Monitoring | Custom domain |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code, Website config |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Google AdSense](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-adsense) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Brave Creators](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brave) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## 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, Website code |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Custom domain, Email records, Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does V2EX use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 16 tools at V2EX (v2ex.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: jQuery. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Better Stack. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Google Ad Manager and Pinterest. Company Ops: Google Workspace, reCAPTCHA and SendGrid. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What email provider does V2EX use?

V2EX 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 v2ex.com. Google Workspace is used by 408,803 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does V2EX use?

V2EX uses Google Analytics for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on v2ex.com. Google Analytics is used by 902,443 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does V2EX use?

V2EX uses Brave Creators for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Brave Creators through a DNS verification record for Brave Creators. Brave Creators is used by 814 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does V2EX use?

V2EX uses Better Stack for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Better Stack through a subdomain that points at Better Stack. Better Stack is used by 2,737 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does V2EX use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at V2EX through jQuery code on v2ex.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 927,405 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to V2EX's?

The companies with the stacks most like V2EX's are Icoa, Goldcore.com, Windows Central and Hubly Technologies, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 6 to 9 tools with V2EX, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what V2EX uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 16 tools at V2EX, 8 were found through code on v2ex.com, 4 through DNS records, 2 through email records and 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and v2ex.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/v2ex.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.