# What does YouTube use?

YouTube (youtube.com) shows public evidence of 8 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-15).

## Application

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

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | 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 |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does YouTube use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 8 tools at YouTube (youtube.com) in public records. Application: Google Fonts and Paddle. Data & Observability: Google Tag Manager. Go-to-market: Google Ads and Meta Pixel. Company Ops: Google Workspace and Google Trust Services. Last checked November 15, 2026.

### What email provider does YouTube use?

YouTube uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 423,415 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does YouTube use?

YouTube uses Paddle for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Paddle through Paddle code on youtube.com. Paddle is used by 491 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does YouTube use?

YouTube uses Google Tag Manager for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Tag Manager through Google Tag Manager code on youtube.com. Google Tag Manager is used by 516,864 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does YouTube use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at YouTube through Google Fonts code on youtube.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 826,464 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like YouTube's are Gondo, Runna, Artsteps and Wittypen, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 2 to 7 tools with YouTube, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what YouTube uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 8 tools at YouTube, 4 were found through code on youtube.com, 3 through DNS records and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and youtube.com about monthly.


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