An Post Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 3.6k verified e-commerce stores shipping with An Post. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 4.2k domains. 3.6k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
3.6k verified active stores out of 4.2k detected · 87.2% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify leads with 44.0% of stores with physical delivery (1,569 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (28.2%) and Custom (10.1%) .
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)
1,569 stores
1,005 stores
362 stores
196 stores
184 stores
67 stores
48 stores
42 stores
40 stores
23 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 1569 | 43.96% |
| WooCommerce | 1005 | 28.16% |
| Custom | 362 | 10.14% |
| Wix eCommerce | 196 | 5.49% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 184 | 5.16% |
| Magento | 67 | 1.88% |
| BigCommerce | 48 | 1.34% |
| PrestaShop | 42 | 1.18% |
| OpenCart | 40 | 1.12% |
| Big Cartel | 23 | 0.64% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 9 | 0.25% |
| nopCommerce | 7 | 0.20% |
| EKM | 6 | 0.17% |
| JTL Shop | 6 | 0.17% |
| CS Cart | 5 | 0.14% |
All Stores Distribution
Shopify holds 39.1% share of all An Post e-commerce stores (1,579) , with WooCommerce at 31.9% and Custom at 9.0% (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)
1,579 stores
1,289 stores
362 stores
248 stores
301 stores
69 stores
48 stores
42 stores
41 stores
23 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 1579 | 39.09% |
| WooCommerce | 1289 | 31.91% |
| Custom | 362 | 8.96% |
| Wix eCommerce | 248 | 6.14% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 301 | 7.45% |
| Magento | 69 | 1.71% |
| BigCommerce | 48 | 1.19% |
| PrestaShop | 42 | 1.04% |
| OpenCart | 41 | 1.02% |
| Big Cartel | 23 | 0.57% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 11 | 0.27% |
| nopCommerce | 8 | 0.20% |
| EKM | 6 | 0.15% |
| JTL Shop | 6 | 0.15% |
| CS Cart | 6 | 0.15% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 23.5% of all stores (689 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (21.2%) and Gifts & Special Occasions (9.2%) .
Base: 2,933 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (80.8% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
689 stores
621 stores
270 stores
261 stores
216 stores
169 stores
136 stores
121 stores
107 stores
74 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 689 | 23.49% |
| Health & Beauty | 621 | 21.17% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 270 | 9.21% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 261 | 8.90% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 216 | 7.36% |
| Food & Beverages | 169 | 5.76% |
| Electronics & Technology | 136 | 4.64% |
| Home & Garden | 121 | 4.13% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 107 | 3.65% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 74 | 2.52% |
| Baby & Toddler | 64 | 2.18% |
| Books & Media | 60 | 2.05% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 52 | 1.77% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 48 | 1.64% |
| Toys & Games | 45 | 1.53% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 26.8% among AI-verified physical stores (993 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (20.8%) and American Express (10.4%) .
Base: 2,021 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (48.6% 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
993 stores
772 stores
386 stores
370 stores
307 stores
252 stores
227 stores
132 stores
62 stores
59 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 993 | 26.78% |
| Stripe Connect | 772 | 20.82% |
| American Express | 386 | 10.41% |
| MasterCard | 370 | 9.98% |
| Apple Pay | 307 | 8.28% |
| Google Pay | 252 | 6.80% |
| Klarna | 227 | 6.12% |
| VISA | 132 | 3.56% |
| JCB | 62 | 1.67% |
| Bolt | 59 | 1.59% |
| SEPA | 35 | 0.94% |
| Amazon Pay | 31 | 0.84% |
| Bancontact | 28 | 0.76% |
| AliPay | 27 | 0.73% |
| Clearpay | 27 | 0.73% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 429 new stores were launched in An Post , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (30 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
30 stores launched
28 stores launched
35 stores launched
33 stores launched
56 stores launched
40 stores launched
35 stores launched
35 stores launched
36 stores launched
27 stores launched
40 stores launched
34 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 30 | 6.99% |
| 2026-01 | 28 | 6.53% |
| 2025-12 | 35 | 8.16% |
| 2025-11 | 33 | 7.69% |
| 2025-10 | 56 | 13.05% |
| 2025-09 | 40 | 9.32% |
| 2025-08 | 35 | 8.16% |
| 2025-07 | 35 | 8.16% |
| 2025-06 | 36 | 8.39% |
| 2025-05 | 27 | 6.29% |
| 2025-04 | 40 | 9.32% |
| 2025-03 | 34 | 7.93% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 3,616 active stores in An Post are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (58 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
58 active stores
428 active stores
258 active stores
174 active stores
191 active stores
289 active stores
379 active stores
152 active stores
167 active stores
252 active stores
85 active stores
100 active stores
122 active stores
138 active stores
137 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | 1.60% |
| 2025 | 428 | 11.84% |
| 2024 | 258 | 7.13% |
| 2023 | 174 | 4.81% |
| 2022 | 191 | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 289 | 7.99% |
| 2020 | 379 | 10.48% |
| 2019 | 152 | 4.20% |
| 2018 | 167 | 4.62% |
| 2017 | 252 | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 85 | 2.35% |
| 2015 | 100 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 122 | 3.37% |
| 2013 | 138 | 3.82% |
| 2012 | 137 | 3.79% |
| 2011 | 67 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 95 | 2.63% |
| 2009 | 66 | 1.83% |
| 2008 | 64 | 1.77% |
| 2007 | 70 | 1.94% |
| 2006 | 68 | 1.88% |
| 2005 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2004 | 43 | 1.19% |
| 2003 | 29 | 0.80% |
| 2002 | 28 | 0.77% |
| 2001 | 31 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 36 | 1.00% |
| 1999 | 40 | 1.11% |
| 1998 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 1997 | 4 | 0.11% |
| 1996 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0.08% |
Geographic Distribution
Ireland leads with 85.2% (2,990 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (5.6%) and United States (3.3%) .
Base: 3,511 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
2,990 AI-verified stores
198 AI-verified stores
117 AI-verified stores
40 AI-verified stores
27 AI-verified stores
21 AI-verified stores
18 AI-verified stores
16 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
11 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2990 | 85.16% |
| United Kingdom | 198 | 5.64% |
| United States | 117 | 3.33% |
| Netherlands | 40 | 1.14% |
| Germany | 27 | 0.77% |
| Australia | 21 | 0.60% |
| Spain | 18 | 0.51% |
| France | 16 | 0.46% |
| Portugal | 14 | 0.40% |
| Hong Kong | 11 | 0.31% |
| Belgium | 9 | 0.26% |
| Canada | 8 | 0.23% |
| Italy | 6 | 0.17% |
| Poland | 6 | 0.17% |
| Czechia | 6 | 0.17% |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0.14% |
| South Africa | 5 | 0.14% |
| Romania | 5 | 0.14% |
| India | 5 | 0.14% |
| Singapore | 4 | 0.11% |
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 - Vehicles & Parts
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 4.2k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 3.5k | 84.29% |
| Phones | 1.7k | 41.47% |
| Ecommerce platform | 4.1k | 98.77% |
| Couriers | 4.2k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 2.0k | 48.56% |
| Categories | 3.1k | 74.89% |
| Social Media | 3.4k | 82.41% |
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 An Post e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 3.6k verified e-commerce stores on An Post - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across An Post 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 An Post e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 3.6k verified An Post 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 33.1% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (2,653 stores) , followed by Facebook (32.1%) and Twitter (9.3%) .
Base: 3,430 stores with any detectable social profile (82.4% 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
2,653 stores
2,577 stores
748 stores
600 stores
589 stores
314 stores
292 stores
186 stores
45 stores
14 stores
Visual Distribution