# What does WordPress use?

WordPress (wordpress.net) shows public evidence of 9 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | 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 |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [HackerOne](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hackerone) | Security & Compliance | Website config |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does WordPress use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 9 tools at WordPress (wordpress.net) in public records. Application: Google Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: WordPress, Google Ads and Help Scout. Company Ops: HackerOne. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What does WordPress use for customer support?

WordPress uses Help Scout for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Help Scout through email records that authorize Help Scout. Help Scout is used by 2,935 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does WordPress use?

WordPress uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on wordpress.net. Google Analytics is used by 895,155 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

WordPress uses WordPress for its website, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on wordpress.net. WordPress is used by 602,325 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does WordPress use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at WordPress through Google Fonts code on wordpress.net. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 818,765 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like WordPress' are Carnival Cruise Deals, GOV.UK, Bold and Productboard, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 2 to 7 tools with WordPress, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what WordPress uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 9 tools at WordPress, 6 were found through code on wordpress.net, 2 through website configuration files and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and wordpress.net about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/wordpress.net (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.