Alexa Internet

American web traffic analysis company

United StatesEnterprise software (SaaS)

Founded: 1996
Closed: 2022
Lifespan: 26 years
Country: United States
City: San Francisco
Sector: Enterprise software (SaaS)
Founders: Bruce Gilliat, Brewster Kahle

In brief

An American web traffic analysis company, Alexa Internet operated from 1996 until it closed in 2022. Founders: Bruce Gilliat and Brewster Kahle. Former website: alexa.com.

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