Mercado Pago Payment Provider Usage Database
Explore 52.3k verified e-commerce stores accepting Mercado Pago. Analyze payment adoption, merchant insights, and market opportunities.
Detected across 61.0k domains. 52.3k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
52.3k verified active stores out of 61.0k detected · 85.7% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Nuvemshop leads with 56.6% of stores with physical delivery (29,096 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (22.9%) and Custom (6.2%) .
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)
29,096 stores
11,781 stores
3,212 stores
1,665 stores
1,337 stores
1,264 stores
551 stores
454 stores
430 stores
362 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvemshop | 29096 | 56.59% |
| WooCommerce | 11781 | 22.91% |
| Custom | 3212 | 6.25% |
| Shopify | 1665 | 3.24% |
| Tray | 1337 | 2.60% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1264 | 2.46% |
| Loja Integrada | 551 | 1.07% |
| PrestaShop | 454 | 0.88% |
| Empretienda | 430 | 0.84% |
| Jumpseller | 362 | 0.70% |
| Magento | 283 | 0.55% |
| Yampi Virtual store | 282 | 0.55% |
| SexShopArgentino SaaS Platform | 269 | 0.52% |
| Mercado Shops | 242 | 0.47% |
| VTEX | 190 | 0.37% |
All Stores Distribution
Nuvemshop holds 49.5% share of all Mercado Pago e-commerce stores (29,294) , with WooCommerce at 28.4% and Custom at 5.4% (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)
29,294 stores
16,800 stores
3,212 stores
1,728 stores
1,345 stores
1,988 stores
578 stores
495 stores
471 stores
388 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvemshop | 29294 | 49.53% |
| WooCommerce | 16800 | 28.40% |
| Custom | 3212 | 5.43% |
| Shopify | 1728 | 2.92% |
| Tray | 1345 | 2.27% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1988 | 3.36% |
| Loja Integrada | 578 | 0.98% |
| PrestaShop | 495 | 0.84% |
| Empretienda | 471 | 0.80% |
| Jumpseller | 388 | 0.66% |
| Magento | 1734 | 2.93% |
| Yampi Virtual store | 340 | 0.57% |
| SexShopArgentino SaaS Platform | 271 | 0.46% |
| Mercado Shops | 298 | 0.50% |
| VTEX | 207 | 0.35% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 28.4% of all stores (13,088 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (13.4%) and Home & Garden (8.0%) .
Base: 46,021 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (88.0% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
13,088 stores
6,189 stores
3,698 stores
3,122 stores
2,911 stores
2,836 stores
2,397 stores
2,161 stores
1,689 stores
1,639 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 13088 | 28.44% |
| Health & Beauty | 6189 | 13.45% |
| Home & Garden | 3698 | 8.04% |
| Food & Beverages | 3122 | 6.78% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 2911 | 6.33% |
| Electronics & Technology | 2836 | 6.16% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2397 | 5.21% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 2161 | 4.70% |
| Toys & Games | 1689 | 3.67% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 1639 | 3.56% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 1441 | 3.13% |
| Tools & Hardware | 1340 | 2.91% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 1310 | 2.85% |
| Business & Industrial | 1249 | 2.71% |
| Books & Media | 951 | 2.07% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
Correios leads with 51.1% among AI-verified physical stores (9,007 stores) , followed by Estes (17.0%) and DHL (7.3%) .
Base: 16,255 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (26.7% 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 | 9007 | 51.06% |
| Estes | 3007 | 17.05% |
| DHL | 1283 | 7.27% |
| FedEx | 1021 | 5.79% |
| Estafeta | 940 | 5.33% |
| UPS | 599 | 3.40% |
| Correos | 516 | 2.93% |
| TNT | 371 | 2.10% |
| Loggi | 272 | 1.54% |
| Hermes | 181 | 1.03% |
| Paquetexpress | 123 | 0.70% |
| Pudo | 120 | 0.68% |
| Total Express | 84 | 0.48% |
| GLS | 61 | 0.35% |
| USPS | 56 | 0.32% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 10,858 new stores were launched in Mercado Pago , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (1,242 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1,242 stores launched
934 stores launched
961 stores launched
796 stores launched
958 stores launched
993 stores launched
961 stores launched
904 stores launched
951 stores launched
824 stores launched
839 stores launched
495 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1242 | 11.44% |
| 2026-02 | 934 | 8.60% |
| 2026-01 | 961 | 8.85% |
| 2025-12 | 796 | 7.33% |
| 2025-11 | 958 | 8.82% |
| 2025-10 | 993 | 9.15% |
| 2025-09 | 961 | 8.85% |
| 2025-08 | 904 | 8.33% |
| 2025-07 | 951 | 8.76% |
| 2025-06 | 824 | 7.59% |
| 2025-05 | 839 | 7.73% |
| 2025-04 | 495 | 4.56% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 51,883 active stores in Mercado Pago are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (3,148 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
3,148 active stores
10,102 active stores
6,583 active stores
4,357 active stores
3,793 active stores
4,623 active stores
4,762 active stores
2,434 active stores
2,121 active stores
1,724 active stores
1,298 active stores
803 active stores
883 active stores
823 active stores
542 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3148 | 6.07% |
| 2025 | 10102 | 19.47% |
| 2024 | 6583 | 12.69% |
| 2023 | 4357 | 8.40% |
| 2022 | 3793 | 7.31% |
| 2021 | 4623 | 8.91% |
| 2020 | 4762 | 9.18% |
| 2019 | 2434 | 4.69% |
| 2018 | 2121 | 4.09% |
| 2017 | 1724 | 3.32% |
| 2016 | 1298 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 803 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 883 | 1.70% |
| 2013 | 823 | 1.59% |
| 2012 | 542 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 436 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 557 | 1.07% |
| 2009 | 492 | 0.95% |
| 2008 | 413 | 0.80% |
| 2007 | 383 | 0.74% |
| 2006 | 269 | 0.52% |
| 2005 | 231 | 0.45% |
| 2004 | 192 | 0.37% |
| 2003 | 204 | 0.39% |
| 2002 | 133 | 0.26% |
| 2001 | 204 | 0.39% |
| 2000 | 161 | 0.31% |
| 1999 | 98 | 0.19% |
| 1998 | 63 | 0.12% |
| 1997 | 40 | 0.08% |
| 1996 | 10 | 0.02% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0.00% |
Geographic Distribution
Argentina leads with 42.0% (21,125 AI-verified stores) , followed by Brazil (35.2%) and Mexico (10.0%) .
Base: 50,259 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
21,125 AI-verified stores
17,669 AI-verified stores
5,045 AI-verified stores
2,160 AI-verified stores
1,405 AI-verified stores
871 AI-verified stores
737 AI-verified stores
575 AI-verified stores
200 AI-verified stores
106 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 21125 | 42.03% |
| Brazil | 17669 | 35.16% |
| Mexico | 5045 | 10.04% |
| Chile | 2160 | 4.30% |
| Colombia | 1405 | 2.80% |
| Uruguay | 871 | 1.73% |
| United States | 737 | 1.47% |
| Peru | 575 | 1.14% |
| Spain | 200 | 0.40% |
| Ecuador | 106 | 0.21% |
| Italy | 82 | 0.16% |
| United Kingdom | 58 | 0.12% |
| Russia | 39 | 0.08% |
| France | 35 | 0.07% |
| India | 34 | 0.07% |
| Japan | 28 | 0.06% |
| China | 27 | 0.05% |
| Slovakia | 23 | 0.05% |
| Portugal | 20 | 0.04% |
| Germany | 20 | 0.04% |
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
Mercado Shops - Health & Beauty
Mercado Shops
Mercado Shops - Health & Beauty
SAP Commerce Cloud - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Nuvemshop - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Home & Garden
WooCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
Nuvemshop - Pets & Pet Supplies
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 61.0k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 21.4k | 35.16% |
| Phones | 14.6k | 23.86% |
| Ecommerce platform | 60.4k | 99.08% |
| Couriers | 16.3k | 26.66% |
| Payment Providers | 61.0k | 100.00% |
| Categories | 48.5k | 79.59% |
| Social Media | 51.7k | 84.79% |
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 52.3k 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 52.3k 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 39.6% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (43,531 stores) , followed by Facebook (27.5%) and TikTok (9.2%) .
Base: 51,704 stores with any detectable social profile (84.8% 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
43,531 stores
30,190 stores
10,103 stores
9,549 stores
7,800 stores
3,204 stores
2,877 stores
1,529 stores
1,076 stores
36 stores
Visual Distribution