# What does WSJ use?

WSJ (wsj.com) shows public evidence of 30 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-18).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain | 2025-08 |
| [WordPress VIP](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wpvip) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [MongoDB Atlas](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mongodb) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Adobe Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-analytics) | Analytics | Custom domain |  |
| [Pendo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pendo) | Analytics | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Emma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/emma-email) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Profound](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/profound) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Miro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/miro) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [SparkPost](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sparkpost) | Email Delivery | Custom domain |  |
| [Figma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/figma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Docker](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docker) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zapier](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zapier) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Wiz](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wiz) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [DataDome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadome) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Traction Guest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/traction-guest) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does WSJ use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 30 tools at WSJ (wsj.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: OpenAI and MongoDB Atlas. Data & Observability: Adobe Analytics and Pendo. Go-to-market: Mailchimp, Pardot and Emma. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 18, 2026.

### What cloud does WSJ run on?

WSJ uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside WordPress VIP, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,011 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does WSJ use?

WSJ uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 704,062 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does WSJ use?

WSJ uses Adobe Analytics for analytics, alongside Pendo, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Adobe Analytics through a subdomain that points at Adobe Analytics. Adobe Analytics is used by 6,512 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does WSJ use?

WSJ uses Mailchimp for marketing, alongside Pardot, Emma and Profound, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp. Mailchimp is used by 113,461 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has WSJ used Amazon CloudFront?

WSJ has used Amazon CloudFront since at least August 2025, going by the first public certificate of the wsj.com subdomain that points at Amazon CloudFront.

### Does WSJ use SendGrid?

Yes. runsonwhat found SendGrid at WSJ through email records that authorize SendGrid. SendGrid is a Email Delivery tool used by 191,664 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does WSJ use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like WSJ's are Dow Jones, News, Simply Business and California Post, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 17 to 26 tools with WSJ, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what WSJ uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 30 tools at WSJ, 20 were found through DNS records, 5 through email records and 5 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and wsj.com about monthly.


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