Parcel Force Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 2.3k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Parcel Force. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 2.7k domains. 2.3k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
2.3k verified active stores out of 2.7k detected · 84.2% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 37.0% of stores with physical delivery (802 stores) , followed by Custom (20.5%) and Wix eCommerce (9.9%) .
Note: This distribution covers only stores selling physical products with active shopping carts and physical product shipping. Digital products, services, and non-transactional sites are excluded. All stores are verified by our proprietary AI model to ensure accurate e-commerce classification.
Top 10 Platforms (Physical Delivery)
802 stores
444 stores
215 stores
184 stores
168 stores
119 stores
48 stores
42 stores
41 stores
33 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 802 | 37.03% |
| Custom | 444 | 20.50% |
| Wix eCommerce | 215 | 9.93% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 184 | 8.49% |
| Shopify | 168 | 7.76% |
| Magento | 119 | 5.49% |
| OpenCart | 48 | 2.22% |
| EKM | 42 | 1.94% |
| PrestaShop | 41 | 1.89% |
| BigCommerce | 33 | 1.52% |
| ShopWired | 24 | 1.11% |
| nopCommerce | 17 | 0.78% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 10 | 0.46% |
| Big Cartel | 10 | 0.46% |
| Bluepark | 9 | 0.42% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 38.9% share of all Parcel Force e-commerce stores (947) , with Custom at 18.2% and Wix eCommerce at 11.6% (April 2026) .
Note: This broader view includes all domains where e-commerce signals were detected, useful for lead generation and competitive analysis. Some may be inactive or non-transactional. For verified active stores, see the default view above.
Top 10 Platforms (All Stores)
947 stores
444 stores
282 stores
226 stores
169 stores
123 stores
48 stores
44 stores
42 stores
34 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 947 | 38.88% |
| Custom | 444 | 18.23% |
| Wix eCommerce | 282 | 11.58% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 226 | 9.28% |
| Shopify | 169 | 6.94% |
| Magento | 123 | 5.05% |
| OpenCart | 48 | 1.97% |
| EKM | 44 | 1.81% |
| PrestaShop | 42 | 1.72% |
| BigCommerce | 34 | 1.40% |
| ShopWired | 24 | 0.99% |
| nopCommerce | 17 | 0.70% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 17 | 0.70% |
| Big Cartel | 10 | 0.41% |
| Bluepark | 9 | 0.37% |
Categories Distribution
Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear leads with 15.2% of all stores (322 stores) , followed by Arts & Entertainment (14.6%) and Health & Beauty (10.7%) .
Base: 2,113 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (93.5% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
322 stores
308 stores
226 stores
178 stores
165 stores
152 stores
143 stores
122 stores
109 stores
91 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 322 | 15.24% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 308 | 14.58% |
| Health & Beauty | 226 | 10.70% |
| Home & Garden | 178 | 8.42% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 165 | 7.81% |
| Food & Beverages | 152 | 7.19% |
| Toys & Games | 143 | 6.77% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 122 | 5.77% |
| Tools & Hardware | 109 | 5.16% |
| Business & Industrial | 91 | 4.31% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 82 | 3.88% |
| Electronics & Technology | 74 | 3.50% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 63 | 2.98% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 40 | 1.89% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 38 | 1.80% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 33.6% among AI-verified physical stores (866 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (15.1%) and American Express (10.2%) .
Base: 1,613 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (60.1% 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
866 stores
389 stores
262 stores
262 stores
148 stores
129 stores
107 stores
96 stores
87 stores
58 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 866 | 33.55% |
| Stripe Connect | 389 | 15.07% |
| American Express | 262 | 10.15% |
| MasterCard | 262 | 10.15% |
| Klarna | 148 | 5.73% |
| Apple Pay | 129 | 5.00% |
| SagePay | 107 | 4.15% |
| Google Pay | 96 | 3.72% |
| Bolt | 87 | 3.37% |
| JCB | 58 | 2.25% |
| VISA | 56 | 2.17% |
| Worldpay | 47 | 1.82% |
| Clearpay | 32 | 1.24% |
| BitCoin | 23 | 0.89% |
| Braintree | 19 | 0.74% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 122 new stores were launched in Parcel Force , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (10 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
10 stores launched
11 stores launched
8 stores launched
7 stores launched
17 stores launched
16 stores launched
6 stores launched
6 stores launched
11 stores launched
15 stores launched
9 stores launched
6 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 10 | 8.20% |
| 2026-02 | 11 | 9.02% |
| 2026-01 | 8 | 6.56% |
| 2025-12 | 7 | 5.74% |
| 2025-11 | 17 | 13.93% |
| 2025-10 | 16 | 13.11% |
| 2025-09 | 6 | 4.92% |
| 2025-08 | 6 | 4.92% |
| 2025-07 | 11 | 9.02% |
| 2025-06 | 15 | 12.30% |
| 2025-05 | 9 | 7.38% |
| 2025-04 | 6 | 4.92% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 2,259 active stores in Parcel Force are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (29 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
29 active stores
131 active stores
95 active stores
80 active stores
99 active stores
155 active stores
151 active stores
117 active stores
133 active stores
155 active stores
82 active stores
71 active stores
69 active stores
95 active stores
82 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 131 | 5.80% |
| 2024 | 95 | 4.21% |
| 2023 | 80 | 3.54% |
| 2022 | 99 | 4.38% |
| 2021 | 155 | 6.86% |
| 2020 | 151 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 117 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 133 | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 155 | 6.86% |
| 2016 | 82 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 71 | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 69 | 3.05% |
| 2013 | 95 | 4.21% |
| 2012 | 82 | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 80 | 3.54% |
| 2010 | 64 | 2.83% |
| 2009 | 67 | 2.97% |
| 2008 | 56 | 2.48% |
| 2007 | 61 | 2.70% |
| 2006 | 57 | 2.52% |
| 2005 | 36 | 1.59% |
| 2004 | 51 | 2.26% |
| 2003 | 49 | 2.17% |
| 2002 | 41 | 1.81% |
| 2001 | 35 | 1.55% |
| 2000 | 53 | 2.35% |
| 1999 | 34 | 1.51% |
| 1998 | 22 | 0.97% |
| 1997 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0.04% |
Geographic Distribution
United Kingdom leads with 83.7% (1,810 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (7.6%) and France (1.6%) .
Base: 2,163 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
1,810 AI-verified stores
165 AI-verified stores
34 AI-verified stores
22 AI-verified stores
19 AI-verified stores
17 AI-verified stores
11 AI-verified stores
10 AI-verified stores
10 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1810 | 83.68% |
| United States | 165 | 7.63% |
| France | 34 | 1.57% |
| Germany | 22 | 1.02% |
| Ireland | 19 | 0.88% |
| Italy | 17 | 0.79% |
| Australia | 11 | 0.51% |
| China | 10 | 0.46% |
| Canada | 10 | 0.46% |
| Netherlands | 8 | 0.37% |
| South Africa | 8 | 0.37% |
| Poland | 7 | 0.32% |
| India | 7 | 0.32% |
| Spain | 6 | 0.28% |
| Romania | 6 | 0.28% |
| Sweden | 5 | 0.23% |
| New Zealand | 5 | 0.23% |
| Portugal | 5 | 0.23% |
| Pakistan | 5 | 0.23% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0.14% |
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.
Custom - Health & Beauty
Magento - Clothing & Accessories
BigCommerce - Tools & Hardware
Custom - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Magento - Home & Garden
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
WooCommerce - Home & Garden
Shopify - Health & Beauty
WooCommerce - Jewelry & Watches
WooCommerce - Business & Industrial
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 2.7k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 2.0k | 73.92% |
| Phones | 1.2k | 46.27% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.5k | 94.52% |
| Couriers | 2.7k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 1.6k | 60.10% |
| Categories | 2.3k | 84.05% |
| Social Media | 2.0k | 75.34% |
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
On-demand market analysis
Self-service access to market data and insights
- Search and segment stores by any criteria
- API integration for automated workflows
- Monthly data refreshes
- Market sizing and segmentation
Strategic Intelligence
Custom research and competitive analysis
Tailored intelligence for strategic decisions
- Custom market reports and analysis
- Competitive landscape monitoring
- Dedicated analyst support
- Flexible licensing and enterprise pricing
Market Intelligence
Understand the Parcel Force e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 2.3k verified e-commerce stores on Parcel Force - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Parcel Force e-commerce.
- Size Your Addressable Market
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Segment stores by platform, category, traffic tier, and payment infrastructure 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 Parcel Force e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 2.3k verified Parcel Force e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, estimated traffic, technology stack, and verified business contacts.
- 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, store size, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, traffic tier, and more. All filtering is available through both the web app 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 leads with 31.2% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,515 stores) , followed by Instagram (28.2%) and Twitter (13.2%) .
Base: 2,022 stores with any detectable social profile (75.3% 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
1,515 stores
1,371 stores
643 stores
438 stores
253 stores
234 stores
193 stores
175 stores
33 stores
8 stores
Visual Distribution