An Post Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 2.5k verified e-commerce stores shipping with An Post. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 3.1k domains. 2.5k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
2.5k verified active stores out of 3.1k detected · 81.0% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 43.0% of stores with physical delivery (1,024 stores) , followed by Custom (15.3%) and Shopify (15.2%) .
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)
1,024 stores
364 stores
363 stores
194 stores
194 stores
60 stores
55 stores
35 stores
31 stores
18 stores
Visual Distribution
1,024 stores
364 stores
363 stores
194 stores
194 stores
60 stores
55 stores
35 stores
31 stores
18 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1024 | 42.95% |
| Custom | 364 | 15.27% |
| Shopify | 363 | 15.23% |
| Wix eCommerce | 194 | 8.14% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 194 | 8.14% |
| Magento | 60 | 2.52% |
| BigCommerce | 55 | 2.31% |
| PrestaShop | 35 | 1.47% |
| OpenCart | 31 | 1.30% |
| Big Cartel | 18 | 0.76% |
Show broader dataset (all e-commerce signals)
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 45.9% share of all An Post e-commerce stores (1,290) , with Custom at 12.9% and Shopify at 13.0% (May 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)
1,290 stores
364 stores
365 stores
252 stores
292 stores
62 stores
55 stores
35 stores
31 stores
18 stores
Visual Distribution
1,290 stores
364 stores
365 stores
252 stores
292 stores
62 stores
55 stores
35 stores
31 stores
18 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1290 | 45.87% |
| Custom | 364 | 12.94% |
| Shopify | 365 | 12.98% |
| Wix eCommerce | 252 | 8.96% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 292 | 10.38% |
| Magento | 62 | 2.20% |
| BigCommerce | 55 | 1.96% |
| PrestaShop | 35 | 1.24% |
| OpenCart | 31 | 1.10% |
| Big Cartel | 18 | 0.64% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty stores with 17.6% of all stores (398 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (16.9%) and Arts & Entertainment (10.5%) .
Base: 2,266 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (91.5% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
398 stores
382 stores
237 stores
221 stores
201 stores
163 stores
141 stores
121 stores
112 stores
63 stores
Visual Distribution
398 stores
382 stores
237 stores
221 stores
201 stores
163 stores
141 stores
121 stores
112 stores
63 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 398 | 17.56% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 382 | 16.86% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 237 | 10.46% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 221 | 9.75% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 201 | 8.87% |
| Food & Beverages | 163 | 7.19% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 141 | 6.22% |
| Toys & Games | 121 | 5.34% |
| Home & Garden | 112 | 4.94% |
| Electronics & Technology | 63 | 2.78% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 27.0% among AI-verified physical stores (709 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (22.6%) and MasterCard (10.1%) .
Base: 1,546 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (50.6% 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
709 stores
595 stores
265 stores
220 stores
212 stores
160 stores
146 stores
94 stores
51 stores
36 stores
Visual Distribution
709 stores
595 stores
265 stores
220 stores
212 stores
160 stores
146 stores
94 stores
51 stores
36 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 709 | 26.99% |
| Stripe Connect | 595 | 22.65% |
| MasterCard | 265 | 10.09% |
| American Express | 220 | 8.37% |
| Apple Pay | 212 | 8.07% |
| Google Pay | 160 | 6.09% |
| Klarna | 146 | 5.56% |
| VISA | 94 | 3.58% |
| JCB | 51 | 1.94% |
| SEPA | 36 | 1.37% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 281 new stores were launched in An Post , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (55 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
55 stores launched
26 stores launched
19 stores launched
18 stores launched
22 stores launched
19 stores launched
33 stores launched
21 stores launched
19 stores launched
18 stores launched
25 stores launched
6 stores launched
Monthly Trend
19.6% of last 12 months
9.3% of last 12 months
6.8% of last 12 months
6.4% of last 12 months
7.8% of last 12 months
6.8% of last 12 months
11.7% of last 12 months
7.5% of last 12 months
6.8% of last 12 months
6.4% of last 12 months
8.9% of last 12 months
2.1% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 | 19.57% |
| 2026-03 | 26 | 9.25% |
| 2026-02 | 19 | 6.76% |
| 2026-01 | 18 | 6.41% |
| 2025-12 | 22 | 7.83% |
| 2025-11 | 19 | 6.76% |
| 2025-10 | 33 | 11.74% |
| 2025-09 | 21 | 7.47% |
| 2025-08 | 19 | 6.76% |
| 2025-07 | 18 | 6.41% |
| 2025-06 | 25 | 8.90% |
| 2025-05 | 6 | 2.14% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 2,463 active stores in An Post are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (123 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
123 active stores
240 active stores
160 active stores
119 active stores
127 active stores
201 active stores
254 active stores
104 active stores
96 active stores
180 active stores
54 active stores
61 active stores
74 active stores
90 active stores
96 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
5.0% of tracked active stores
9.7% of tracked active stores
6.5% of tracked active stores
4.8% of tracked active stores
5.2% of tracked active stores
8.2% of tracked active stores
10.3% of tracked active stores
4.2% of tracked active stores
3.9% of tracked active stores
7.3% of tracked active stores
2.2% of tracked active stores
2.5% of tracked active stores
3.0% of tracked active stores
3.7% of tracked active stores
3.9% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 123 | 4.99% |
| 2025 | 240 | 9.74% |
| 2024 | 160 | 6.50% |
| 2023 | 119 | 4.83% |
| 2022 | 127 | 5.16% |
| 2021 | 201 | 8.16% |
| 2020 | 254 | 10.31% |
| 2019 | 104 | 4.22% |
| 2018 | 96 | 3.90% |
| 2017 | 180 | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 54 | 2.19% |
| 2015 | 61 | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 74 | 3.00% |
| 2013 | 90 | 3.65% |
| 2012 | 96 | 3.90% |
Geographic Distribution
Ireland stores with 83.9% (2,002 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (5.1%) and United States (2.5%) .
Base: 2,386 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
2,002 AI-verified stores
121 AI-verified stores
59 AI-verified stores
43 AI-verified stores
21 AI-verified stores
19 AI-verified stores
17 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
12 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
2,002 AI-verified stores
121 AI-verified stores
59 AI-verified stores
43 AI-verified stores
21 AI-verified stores
19 AI-verified stores
17 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
14 AI-verified stores
12 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2002 | 83.91% |
| United Kingdom | 121 | 5.07% |
| United States | 59 | 2.47% |
| Netherlands | 43 | 1.80% |
| Australia | 21 | 0.88% |
| Germany | 19 | 0.80% |
| Poland | 17 | 0.71% |
| France | 14 | 0.59% |
| Hungary | 14 | 0.59% |
| Spain | 12 | 0.50% |
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 - Toys & Games
Custom - Toys & Games
Custom
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Health & Beauty
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
WooCommerce - Vehicles & Parts
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 3.1k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 2.3k | 76.35% |
| Phones | 1.7k | 55.90% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.9k | 95.68% |
| Couriers | 3.1k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 1.5k | 50.57% |
| Categories | 2.4k | 78.90% |
| Social Media | 2.4k | 79.72% |
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 2.5k 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 country, platform, category, PSP, carrier, technology, and merchant-size signals 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 2.5k verified An Post e-commerce stores with 50+ data points per store: e-commerce platform, product counts, categories, payment providers, shipping carriers, technology stack, merchant-size signals, and available business contact fields.
- 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, product category, payment provider, shipping carrier, technology stack, store age, cross-border signals, and merchant-size bands. Some advanced signals are plan-gated, and the same field contract is used by the web app, exports, 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 stores with 32.7% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,731 stores) , followed by Instagram (32.5%) and Twitter (10.2%) .
Base: 2,437 stores with any detectable social profile (79.7% 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
1,731 stores
1,722 stores
539 stores
374 stores
317 stores
214 stores
192 stores
150 stores
40 stores
12 stores
Visual Distribution
1,731 stores
1,722 stores
539 stores
374 stores
317 stores
214 stores
192 stores
150 stores
40 stores
12 stores