# What does Windows use?

Windows (windows.com) shows public evidence of 10 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-09).

- Based in: Redmond, United States

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WP Engine](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpengine) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Microsoft Azure](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/azure) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [GSAP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsap) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Contentful](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/contentful) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [D-Trust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/d-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Windows

- 2026-10-09: started using [D-Trust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/d-trust)

## FAQ

### What tools does Windows use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 10 tools at Windows (windows.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: WP Engine, Microsoft Azure and Akamai. Application: jQuery, GSAP and Next.js. Go-to-market: Meta Pixel and Contentful. Company Ops: D-Trust. Last checked October 9, 2026.

### What cloud does Windows run on?

Windows uses WP Engine for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Microsoft Azure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WP Engine through a subdomain that points at WP Engine. WP Engine is used by 50,649 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Windows's website built with?

Windows uses Contentful for its website, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Contentful through Contentful code on windows.com. Contentful is used by 4,049 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Windows use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Windows through jQuery code on windows.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 897,845 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Windows changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Windows started using D-Trust (latest on October 9, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of windows.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Windows' are Sparda-Bank Hannover, Stadtwerke Kempen, Creation Financial Services and DHL, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 5 tools with Windows, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Windows uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 10 tools at Windows, 4 were found through code on windows.com, 3 through DNS records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and windows.com about monthly.


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