PayGate Payment Provider Usage Database
Explore 969.0 verified e-commerce stores accepting PayGate. Analyze payment adoption, merchant insights, and market opportunities.
Detected across 1.3k domains. 969.0 verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
969.0 verified active stores out of 1.3k detected · 73.1% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 53.4% of stores with physical delivery (514 stores) , followed by Shopify (29.5%) and Custom (7.7%) .
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)
514 stores
284 stores
74 stores
17 stores
14 stores
14 stores
12 stores
10 stores
7 stores
5 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 514 | 53.37% |
| Shopify | 284 | 29.49% |
| Custom | 74 | 7.68% |
| Magento | 17 | 1.77% |
| Wix eCommerce | 14 | 1.45% |
| OpenCart | 14 | 1.45% |
| nopCommerce | 12 | 1.25% |
| Websale | 10 | 1.04% |
| EC-CUBE | 7 | 0.73% |
| PrestaShop | 5 | 0.52% |
| osCommerce | 3 | 0.31% |
| OXID eShop Community Edition | 3 | 0.31% |
| Commerce7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Zoho Commerce | 2 | 0.21% |
| CS Cart | 2 | 0.21% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 62.8% share of all PayGate e-commerce stores (819) , with Shopify at 22.4% and Custom at 5.7% (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)
819 stores
292 stores
74 stores
19 stores
25 stores
14 stores
14 stores
10 stores
7 stores
6 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 819 | 62.81% |
| Shopify | 292 | 22.39% |
| Custom | 74 | 5.67% |
| Magento | 19 | 1.46% |
| Wix eCommerce | 25 | 1.92% |
| OpenCart | 14 | 1.07% |
| nopCommerce | 14 | 1.07% |
| Websale | 10 | 0.77% |
| EC-CUBE | 7 | 0.54% |
| PrestaShop | 6 | 0.46% |
| osCommerce | 4 | 0.31% |
| OXID eShop Community Edition | 3 | 0.23% |
| Commerce7 | 10 | 0.77% |
| Zoho Commerce | 4 | 0.31% |
| CS Cart | 3 | 0.23% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 21.8% of all stores (175 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (17.7%) and Food & Beverages (14.1%) .
Base: 803 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (82.9% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
175 stores
142 stores
113 stores
99 stores
43 stores
39 stores
36 stores
35 stores
25 stores
21 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 175 | 21.79% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 142 | 17.68% |
| Food & Beverages | 113 | 14.07% |
| Electronics & Technology | 99 | 12.33% |
| Home & Garden | 43 | 5.35% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 39 | 4.86% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 36 | 4.48% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 35 | 4.36% |
| Tools & Hardware | 25 | 3.11% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 21 | 2.62% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 18 | 2.24% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 18 | 2.24% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 17 | 2.12% |
| Books & Media | 11 | 1.37% |
| Toys & Games | 11 | 1.37% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
The Courier Guy leads with 29.1% among AI-verified physical stores (130 stores) , followed by DHL (14.3%) and Fastway (11.7%) .
Base: 333 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (25.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Courier Guy | 130 | 29.15% |
| DHL | 64 | 14.35% |
| Fastway | 52 | 11.66% |
| UPS | 46 | 10.31% |
| Pudo | 30 | 6.73% |
| FedEx | 25 | 5.61% |
| Aramex | 23 | 5.16% |
| Dawn Wing | 17 | 3.81% |
| Speedy | 17 | 3.81% |
| Collivery | 11 | 2.47% |
| Hermes | 7 | 1.57% |
| DSV | 7 | 1.57% |
| Yamato Japan | 7 | 1.57% |
| DPD | 5 | 1.12% |
| Deutsche Post | 5 | 1.12% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 64 new stores were launched in PayGate , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (4 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
4 stores launched
4 stores launched
7 stores launched
10 stores launched
3 stores launched
6 stores launched
7 stores launched
7 stores launched
5 stores launched
7 stores launched
4 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 4 | 6.25% |
| 2026-01 | 4 | 6.25% |
| 2025-11 | 7 | 10.94% |
| 2025-10 | 10 | 15.63% |
| 2025-09 | 3 | 4.69% |
| 2025-08 | 6 | 9.38% |
| 2025-07 | 7 | 10.94% |
| 2025-06 | 7 | 10.94% |
| 2025-05 | 5 | 7.81% |
| 2025-04 | 7 | 10.94% |
| 2025-03 | 4 | 6.25% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 967 active stores in PayGate are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (8 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
8 active stores
63 active stores
43 active stores
54 active stores
53 active stores
83 active stores
94 active stores
67 active stores
57 active stores
90 active stores
34 active stores
23 active stores
19 active stores
39 active stores
20 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 63 | 6.51% |
| 2024 | 43 | 4.45% |
| 2023 | 54 | 5.58% |
| 2022 | 53 | 5.48% |
| 2021 | 83 | 8.58% |
| 2020 | 94 | 9.72% |
| 2019 | 67 | 6.93% |
| 2018 | 57 | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 90 | 9.31% |
| 2016 | 34 | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2.38% |
| 2014 | 19 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 39 | 4.03% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 16 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 21 | 2.17% |
| 2009 | 23 | 2.38% |
| 2008 | 22 | 2.28% |
| 2007 | 18 | 1.86% |
| 2006 | 21 | 2.17% |
| 2005 | 15 | 1.55% |
| 2004 | 17 | 1.76% |
| 2003 | 16 | 1.65% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1.96% |
| 2001 | 7 | 0.72% |
| 2000 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 1999 | 9 | 0.93% |
| 1998 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0.21% |
Geographic Distribution
South Africa leads with 93.6% (904 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (1.4%) and Greece (0.8%) .
Base: 966 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
904 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
8 AI-verified stores
7 AI-verified stores
7 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
3 AI-verified stores
3 AI-verified stores
3 AI-verified stores
2 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 904 | 93.58% |
| United States | 14 | 1.45% |
| Greece | 8 | 0.83% |
| Japan | 7 | 0.72% |
| Germany | 7 | 0.72% |
| Austria | 4 | 0.41% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 0.31% |
| Italy | 3 | 0.31% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.31% |
| France | 2 | 0.21% |
| Belgium | 2 | 0.21% |
| South Korea | 1 | 0.10% |
| Botswana | 1 | 0.10% |
| Honduras | 1 | 0.10% |
| India | 1 | 0.10% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0.10% |
| Lesotho | 1 | 0.10% |
| Philippines | 1 | 0.10% |
| Namibia | 1 | 0.10% |
| Canada | 1 | 0.10% |
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
PrestaShop - Furniture & Home Decor
Websale - Pets & Pet Supplies
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
PrestaShop - Vehicles & Parts
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Electronics & Technology
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 1.3k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 1.2k | 87.18% |
| Phones | 798.0 | 60.18% |
| Ecommerce platform | 1.3k | 99.47% |
| Couriers | 333.0 | 25.11% |
| Payment Providers | 1.3k | 100.00% |
| Categories | 858.0 | 64.71% |
| Social Media | 1.0k | 77.98% |
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 PayGate e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 969.0 verified e-commerce stores on PayGate - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across PayGate 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 PayGate e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 969.0 verified PayGate 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 32.6% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (724 stores) , followed by Instagram (29.7%) and YouTube (10.4%) .
Base: 1,034 stores with any detectable social profile (78.0% 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
724 stores
660 stores
231 stores
174 stores
117 stores
112 stores
107 stores
51 stores
44 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution