Websale Market Share & Real Store Usage
Explore 237.0 verified e-commerce stores built on Websale. Compare platform usage, available contact fields, PSP/carrier signals, and merchant-size segments.
Detected across 260.0 domains. 237.0 verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
237.0 verified active stores out of 260.0 detected · 91.2% verification rate
Categories Distribution
Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear stores with 41.3% of all stores (83 stores) , followed by Business & Industrial (17.9%) and Clothing & Accessories (14.4%) .
Base: 201 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (84.8% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
83 stores
36 stores
29 stores
10 stores
9 stores
7 stores
7 stores
5 stores
4 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
83 stores
36 stores
29 stores
10 stores
9 stores
7 stores
7 stores
5 stores
4 stores
3 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 83 | 41.29% |
| Business & Industrial | 36 | 17.91% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 29 | 14.43% |
| Health & Beauty | 10 | 4.98% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 9 | 4.48% |
| Food & Beverages | 7 | 3.48% |
| Home & Garden | 7 | 3.48% |
| Electronics & Technology | 5 | 2.49% |
| Toys & Games | 4 | 1.99% |
| Tools & Hardware | 3 | 1.49% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 28.2% among AI-verified physical stores (69 stores) , followed by Klarna (14.3%) and VISA (12.2%) .
Base: 94 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (36.2% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected provider instances (stores may use multiple providers).
Detected from checkout/payment scripts and provider tags; off-site/manual payments excluded where undetectable.
Top 10 Payment Providers
69 stores
35 stores
30 stores
29 stores
19 stores
19 stores
15 stores
11 stores
4 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
69 stores
35 stores
30 stores
29 stores
19 stores
19 stores
15 stores
11 stores
4 stores
3 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 69 | 28.16% |
| Klarna | 35 | 14.29% |
| VISA | 30 | 12.24% |
| MasterCard | 29 | 11.84% |
| Google Pay | 19 | 7.76% |
| Apple Pay | 19 | 7.76% |
| SEPA | 15 | 6.12% |
| PayGate | 11 | 4.49% |
| American Express | 4 | 1.63% |
| Bancontact | 3 | 1.22% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
DHL stores with 43.0% among AI-verified physical stores (64 stores) , followed by DPD (19.5%) and Deutsche Post (11.4%) .
Base: 84 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (32.3% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
64 stores
29 stores
17 stores
6 stores
6 stores
5 stores
5 stores
4 stores
4 stores
2 stores
Visual Distribution
64 stores
29 stores
17 stores
6 stores
6 stores
5 stores
5 stores
4 stores
4 stores
2 stores
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| DHL | 64 | 42.95% |
| DPD | 29 | 19.46% |
| Deutsche Post | 17 | 11.41% |
| La Poste | 6 | 4.03% |
| GLS | 6 | 4.03% |
| UPS | 5 | 3.36% |
| Hermes | 5 | 3.36% |
| Swiss Post | 4 | 2.68% |
| Bpost | 4 | 2.68% |
| PostNL | 2 | 1.34% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 62 new stores were launched in Websale , with the highest activity in 2026-01 (1 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1 stores launched
5 stores launched
54 stores launched
1 stores launched
1 stores launched
Monthly Trend
1.6% of last 12 months
8.1% of last 12 months
87.1% of last 12 months
1.6% of last 12 months
1.6% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 | 1.61% |
| 2025-11 | 5 | 8.06% |
| 2025-09 | 54 | 87.10% |
| 2025-08 | 1 | 1.61% |
| 2025-07 | 1 | 1.61% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 221 active stores in Websale are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (1 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
1 active stores
62 active stores
6 active stores
3 active stores
4 active stores
2 active stores
5 active stores
6 active stores
9 active stores
12 active stores
9 active stores
1 active stores
3 active stores
6 active stores
15 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
0.5% of tracked active stores
28.1% of tracked active stores
2.7% of tracked active stores
1.4% of tracked active stores
1.8% of tracked active stores
0.9% of tracked active stores
2.3% of tracked active stores
2.7% of tracked active stores
4.1% of tracked active stores
5.4% of tracked active stores
4.1% of tracked active stores
0.5% of tracked active stores
1.4% of tracked active stores
2.7% of tracked active stores
6.8% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 62 | 28.05% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2.71% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.81% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2.26% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2.71% |
| 2018 | 9 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 12 | 5.43% |
| 2016 | 9 | 4.07% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1.36% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6.79% |
Geographic Distribution
Germany stores with 45.8% (99 AI-verified stores) , followed by Switzerland (22.7%) and Austria (7.9%) .
Base: 216 AI-verified stores across 16 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
99 AI-verified stores
49 AI-verified stores
17 AI-verified stores
11 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
7 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
2 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
99 AI-verified stores
49 AI-verified stores
17 AI-verified stores
11 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
7 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
6 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
2 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 99 | 45.83% |
| Switzerland | 49 | 22.69% |
| Austria | 17 | 7.87% |
| France | 11 | 5.09% |
| Belgium | 8 | 3.70% |
| Netherlands | 7 | 3.24% |
| Italy | 6 | 2.78% |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 2.78% |
| Spain | 4 | 1.85% |
| Poland | 2 | 0.93% |
Featured Stores
A selection of notable and recently launched stores in this segment.
Notable Stores
A sample of well-known stores in this segment tracked by ShopRank.
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Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 260.0 | 100.00% |
| Emails | 116.0 | 44.62% |
| Phones | 141.0 | 54.23% |
| Ecommerce platform | 260.0 | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 84.0 | 32.31% |
| Payment Providers | 94.0 | 36.15% |
| Categories | 204.0 | 78.46% |
| Social Media | 186.0 | 71.54% |
Coverage reflects detectability from public website analysis. Payment providers and shipping carriers are identified from checkout pages and shipping widgets. Stores using off-site payment flows or custom shipping integrations may not be detected. Actual adoption rates are higher than shown.
Market Intelligence
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Market Intelligence
Understand the Websale e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 237.0 verified e-commerce stores on Websale - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Websale e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by country, platform, category, PSP, carrier, technology, and merchant-size signals to quantify your market opportunity.
- Monitor Adoption Trends
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Identify which payment providers, shipping carriers, and platforms are gaining or losing traction.
Data Access
- Interactive search and filtering via web app
- REST API for programmatic access and automation
- Monthly data refreshes with historical tracking
Use Cases
- Competitive intelligence and market sizing
- Technology adoption and platform migration analysis
- Sales prospecting and account-based targeting
- Investment research and due diligence
Frequently Asked Questions
- What data is included in the Websale e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 237.0 verified Websale e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, technology stack, merchant-size signals, and available business contact fields.
- How is the data collected and how often is it updated?
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We continuously crawl 300M+ domains using proprietary web crawlers, AI classification, and technology fingerprinting. The database is refreshed monthly, so you always work with current market data.
- How do I access the data?
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Self-service plans give you instant access through our web app and REST API. You can search, filter, and segment stores interactively or integrate programmatically into your workflows. View plans →
- Can I filter by specific segments?
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Yes. You can segment by country, platform, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, technology stack, store age, cross-border signals, and merchant-size bands. Some advanced signals are plan-gated, and the same field contract is used by the web app, exports, and API.
- Do you offer enterprise or custom licensing?
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Yes. For large-scale data needs, custom market reports, or dedicated support, contact us to discuss enterprise pricing.
Social Media Usage
Facebook stores with 28.8% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (161 stores) , followed by Instagram (28.3%) and YouTube (25.9%) .
Base: 186 stores with any detectable social profile (71.5% of all stores). Percentages show share of detected platform instances (stores may use multiple platforms).
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
161 stores
158 stores
145 stores
49 stores
16 stores
13 stores
12 stores
3 stores
2 stores
Visual Distribution
161 stores
158 stores
145 stores
49 stores
16 stores
13 stores
12 stores
3 stores
2 stores