Mercado Pago Payment Provider Usage Database
Explore 56.7k verified e-commerce stores accepting Mercado Pago. Analyze payment adoption, merchant insights, and market opportunities.
Detected across 63.8k domains. 56.7k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
56.7k verified active stores out of 63.8k detected · 88.8% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Nuvemshop leads with 52.1% of stores with physical delivery (29,213 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (20.6%) and Shopify (12.3%) .
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)
29,213 stores
11,561 stores
6,874 stores
2,725 stores
1,376 stores
1,251 stores
877 stores
486 stores
437 stores
378 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvemshop | 29213 | 52.07% |
| WooCommerce | 11561 | 20.61% |
| Shopify | 6874 | 12.25% |
| Custom | 2725 | 4.86% |
| Tray | 1376 | 2.45% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1251 | 2.23% |
| Loja Integrada | 877 | 1.56% |
| PrestaShop | 486 | 0.87% |
| Empretienda | 437 | 0.78% |
| Jumpseller | 378 | 0.67% |
| Magento | 301 | 0.54% |
| Yampi Virtual store | 300 | 0.53% |
| Mercado Shops, Mercado Libre | 123 | 0.22% |
| VTEX | 103 | 0.18% |
| Mercado Libre, Mercado Shops | 98 | 0.17% |
All Stores Distribution
Nuvemshop holds 46.8% share of all Mercado Pago e-commerce stores (29,321) , with WooCommerce at 26.5% and Shopify at 11.2% (March 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)
29,321 stores
16,589 stores
7,038 stores
2,725 stores
1,380 stores
2,020 stores
913 stores
528 stores
478 stores
393 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvemshop | 29321 | 46.77% |
| WooCommerce | 16589 | 26.46% |
| Shopify | 7038 | 11.23% |
| Custom | 2725 | 4.35% |
| Tray | 1380 | 2.20% |
| Wix eCommerce | 2020 | 3.22% |
| Loja Integrada | 913 | 1.46% |
| PrestaShop | 528 | 0.84% |
| Empretienda | 478 | 0.76% |
| Jumpseller | 393 | 0.63% |
| Magento | 543 | 0.87% |
| Yampi Virtual store | 350 | 0.56% |
| Mercado Shops, Mercado Libre | 164 | 0.26% |
| VTEX | 106 | 0.17% |
| Mercado Libre, Mercado Shops | 145 | 0.23% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 33.1% of all stores (15,637 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (16.5%) and Electronics & Technology (7.8%) .
Base: 47,268 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (83.4% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
15,637 stores
7,822 stores
3,678 stores
3,290 stores
3,106 stores
2,937 stores
1,964 stores
1,259 stores
1,259 stores
1,250 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 15637 | 33.08% |
| Health & Beauty | 7822 | 16.55% |
| Electronics & Technology | 3678 | 7.78% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 3290 | 6.96% |
| Home & Garden | 3106 | 6.57% |
| Food & Beverages | 2937 | 6.21% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 1964 | 4.16% |
| Toys & Games | 1259 | 2.66% |
| Tools & Hardware | 1259 | 2.66% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 1250 | 2.64% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 1195 | 2.53% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 1139 | 2.41% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1088 | 2.30% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 885 | 1.87% |
| Books & Media | 759 | 1.61% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
Correios leads with 48.9% among AI-verified physical stores (10,763 stores) , followed by Estes (17.6%) and DHL (7.9%) .
Base: 17,450 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (27.3% 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
Visual Distribution
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Correios | 10763 | 48.91% |
| Estes | 3876 | 17.61% |
| DHL | 1742 | 7.92% |
| FedEx | 1472 | 6.69% |
| Estafeta | 1397 | 6.35% |
| UPS | 691 | 3.14% |
| Correos | 661 | 3.00% |
| TNT | 379 | 1.72% |
| Loggi | 300 | 1.36% |
| Hermes | 201 | 0.91% |
| Paquetexpress | 167 | 0.76% |
| Pudo | 122 | 0.55% |
| Total Express | 109 | 0.50% |
| GLS | 74 | 0.34% |
| Speedy | 53 | 0.24% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 12,293 new stores were launched in Mercado Pago , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (1,199 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1,199 stores launched
1,167 stores launched
920 stores launched
1,141 stores launched
1,073 stores launched
1,035 stores launched
947 stores launched
1,025 stores launched
938 stores launched
906 stores launched
1,024 stores launched
918 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1199 | 9.75% |
| 2026-01 | 1167 | 9.49% |
| 2025-12 | 920 | 7.48% |
| 2025-11 | 1141 | 9.28% |
| 2025-10 | 1073 | 8.73% |
| 2025-09 | 1035 | 8.42% |
| 2025-08 | 947 | 7.70% |
| 2025-07 | 1025 | 8.34% |
| 2025-06 | 938 | 7.63% |
| 2025-05 | 906 | 7.37% |
| 2025-04 | 1024 | 8.33% |
| 2025-03 | 918 | 7.47% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 56,239 active stores in Mercado Pago are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (2,368 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
2,368 active stores
11,460 active stores
7,318 active stores
4,873 active stores
4,185 active stores
5,115 active stores
5,145 active stores
2,670 active stores
2,313 active stores
1,881 active stores
1,372 active stores
852 active stores
951 active stores
914 active stores
601 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2368 | 4.21% |
| 2025 | 11460 | 20.38% |
| 2024 | 7318 | 13.01% |
| 2023 | 4873 | 8.66% |
| 2022 | 4185 | 7.44% |
| 2021 | 5115 | 9.10% |
| 2020 | 5145 | 9.15% |
| 2019 | 2670 | 4.75% |
| 2018 | 2313 | 4.11% |
| 2017 | 1881 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 1372 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 852 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 951 | 1.69% |
| 2013 | 914 | 1.63% |
| 2012 | 601 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 497 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 598 | 1.06% |
| 2009 | 529 | 0.94% |
| 2008 | 428 | 0.76% |
| 2007 | 387 | 0.69% |
| 2006 | 285 | 0.51% |
| 2005 | 255 | 0.45% |
| 2004 | 224 | 0.40% |
| 2003 | 212 | 0.38% |
| 2002 | 151 | 0.27% |
| 2001 | 226 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 190 | 0.34% |
| 1999 | 111 | 0.20% |
| 1998 | 67 | 0.12% |
| 1997 | 42 | 0.07% |
| 1996 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0.00% |
Geographic Distribution
Argentina leads with 38.2% (21,081 AI-verified stores) , followed by Brazil (35.5%) and Mexico (11.7%) .
Base: 55,227 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
21,081 AI-verified stores
19,591 AI-verified stores
6,450 AI-verified stores
2,917 AI-verified stores
2,024 AI-verified stores
931 AI-verified stores
809 AI-verified stores
772 AI-verified stores
178 AI-verified stores
113 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 21081 | 38.17% |
| Brazil | 19591 | 35.47% |
| Mexico | 6450 | 11.68% |
| Chile | 2917 | 5.28% |
| Colombia | 2024 | 3.66% |
| Uruguay | 931 | 1.69% |
| Peru | 809 | 1.46% |
| United States | 772 | 1.40% |
| Spain | 178 | 0.32% |
| Ecuador | 113 | 0.20% |
| Italy | 78 | 0.14% |
| United Kingdom | 62 | 0.11% |
| India | 42 | 0.08% |
| France | 38 | 0.07% |
| China | 31 | 0.06% |
| Japan | 27 | 0.05% |
| Portugal | 24 | 0.04% |
| Slovakia | 22 | 0.04% |
| Venezuela | 19 | 0.03% |
| Germany | 18 | 0.03% |
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.
Mercado Shops - Electronics & Technology
Custom
Mercado Libre
Mercado Shops
Custom - Arts & Entertainment
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Nuvemshop - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Nuvemshop - Health & Beauty
Nuvemshop - Electronics & Technology
Nuvemshop - Home & Garden
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 63.8k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 26.3k | 41.16% |
| Phones | 15.9k | 24.93% |
| Ecommerce platform | 63.5k | 99.47% |
| Couriers | 17.5k | 27.34% |
| Payment Providers | 63.8k | 100.00% |
| Categories | 49.9k | 78.25% |
| Social Media | 54.8k | 85.91% |
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 Mercado Pago e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 56.7k verified e-commerce stores on Mercado Pago - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Mercado Pago 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 Mercado Pago e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 56.7k verified Mercado Pago 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
Instagram leads with 39.1% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (46,947 stores) , followed by Facebook (27.4%) and TikTok (9.6%) .
Base: 54,829 stores with any detectable social profile (85.9% 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
46,947 stores
32,985 stores
11,523 stores
10,291 stores
8,732 stores
3,745 stores
3,153 stores
1,648 stores
1,128 stores
46 stores
Visual Distribution