Canada Post Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 18.2k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Canada Post. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 22.3k domains. 18.2k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
18.2k verified active stores out of 22.3k detected · 81.7% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 34.0% of stores with physical delivery (6,023 stores) , followed by Custom (19.6%) and Shopify (18.3%) .
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)
6,023 stores
3,473 stores
3,239 stores
1,561 stores
1,267 stores
893 stores
350 stores
299 stores
141 stores
133 stores
Visual Distribution
6,023 stores
3,473 stores
3,239 stores
1,561 stores
1,267 stores
893 stores
350 stores
299 stores
141 stores
133 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 6023 | 33.98% |
| Custom | 3473 | 19.59% |
| Shopify | 3239 | 18.27% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1561 | 8.81% |
| Magento | 1267 | 7.15% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 893 | 5.04% |
| BigCommerce | 350 | 1.97% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 299 | 1.69% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 141 | 0.80% |
| PrestaShop | 133 | 0.75% |
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All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 36.4% share of all Canada Post e-commerce stores (7,301) , with Custom at 17.3% and Shopify at 16.4% (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)
7,301 stores
3,473 stores
3,284 stores
2,020 stores
1,291 stores
1,337 stores
359 stores
300 stores
187 stores
135 stores
Visual Distribution
7,301 stores
3,473 stores
3,284 stores
2,020 stores
1,291 stores
1,337 stores
359 stores
300 stores
187 stores
135 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 7301 | 36.41% |
| Custom | 3473 | 17.32% |
| Shopify | 3284 | 16.38% |
| Wix eCommerce | 2020 | 10.07% |
| Magento | 1291 | 6.44% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 1337 | 6.67% |
| BigCommerce | 359 | 1.79% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 300 | 1.50% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 187 | 0.93% |
| PrestaShop | 135 | 0.67% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty stores with 23.4% of all stores (3,934 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (16.2%) and Arts & Entertainment (9.1%) .
Base: 16,840 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (92.3% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
3,934 stores
2,733 stores
1,530 stores
1,493 stores
1,293 stores
1,246 stores
830 stores
740 stores
731 stores
696 stores
Visual Distribution
3,934 stores
2,733 stores
1,530 stores
1,493 stores
1,293 stores
1,246 stores
830 stores
740 stores
731 stores
696 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 3934 | 23.36% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 2733 | 16.23% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1530 | 9.09% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 1493 | 8.87% |
| Food & Beverages | 1293 | 7.68% |
| Toys & Games | 1246 | 7.40% |
| Electronics & Technology | 830 | 4.93% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 740 | 4.39% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 731 | 4.34% |
| Home & Garden | 696 | 4.13% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 29.2% among AI-verified physical stores (6,049 stores) , followed by American Express (15.4%) and MasterCard (14.1%) .
Base: 11,624 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (52.1% 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
6,049 stores
3,199 stores
2,927 stores
1,950 stores
1,598 stores
1,209 stores
1,119 stores
883 stores
437 stores
387 stores
Visual Distribution
6,049 stores
3,199 stores
2,927 stores
1,950 stores
1,598 stores
1,209 stores
1,119 stores
883 stores
437 stores
387 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 6049 | 29.17% |
| American Express | 3199 | 15.42% |
| MasterCard | 2927 | 14.11% |
| Stripe Connect | 1950 | 9.40% |
| VISA | 1598 | 7.70% |
| Interac e-Transfer | 1209 | 5.83% |
| Apple Pay | 1119 | 5.40% |
| Google Pay | 883 | 4.26% |
| Bolt | 437 | 2.11% |
| BitCoin | 387 | 1.87% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 3,660 new stores were launched in Canada Post , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (574 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
574 stores launched
375 stores launched
304 stores launched
367 stores launched
352 stores launched
310 stores launched
258 stores launched
212 stores launched
280 stores launched
331 stores launched
174 stores launched
123 stores launched
Monthly Trend
15.7% of last 12 months
10.2% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
10.0% of last 12 months
9.6% of last 12 months
8.5% of last 12 months
7.0% of last 12 months
5.8% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
9.0% of last 12 months
4.8% of last 12 months
3.4% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 574 | 15.68% |
| 2026-03 | 375 | 10.25% |
| 2026-02 | 304 | 8.31% |
| 2026-01 | 367 | 10.03% |
| 2025-12 | 352 | 9.62% |
| 2025-11 | 310 | 8.47% |
| 2025-10 | 258 | 7.05% |
| 2025-09 | 212 | 5.79% |
| 2025-08 | 280 | 7.65% |
| 2025-07 | 331 | 9.04% |
| 2025-06 | 174 | 4.75% |
| 2025-05 | 123 | 3.36% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 18,163 active stores in Canada Post are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (1,673 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
1,673 active stores
2,736 active stores
1,506 active stores
1,082 active stores
1,025 active stores
1,194 active stores
1,248 active stores
802 active stores
778 active stores
774 active stores
465 active stores
442 active stores
447 active stores
563 active stores
368 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
9.2% of tracked active stores
15.1% of tracked active stores
8.3% of tracked active stores
6.0% of tracked active stores
5.6% of tracked active stores
6.6% of tracked active stores
6.9% of tracked active stores
4.4% of tracked active stores
4.3% of tracked active stores
4.3% of tracked active stores
2.6% of tracked active stores
2.4% of tracked active stores
2.5% of tracked active stores
3.1% of tracked active stores
2.0% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1673 | 9.21% |
| 2025 | 2736 | 15.06% |
| 2024 | 1506 | 8.29% |
| 2023 | 1082 | 5.96% |
| 2022 | 1025 | 5.64% |
| 2021 | 1194 | 6.57% |
| 2020 | 1248 | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 802 | 4.42% |
| 2018 | 778 | 4.28% |
| 2017 | 774 | 4.26% |
| 2016 | 465 | 2.56% |
| 2015 | 442 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 447 | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 563 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 368 | 2.03% |
Geographic Distribution
Canada stores with 66.6% (11,047 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (23.0%) and Brazil (2.4%) .
Base: 16,577 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
11,047 AI-verified stores
3,815 AI-verified stores
403 AI-verified stores
236 AI-verified stores
194 AI-verified stores
187 AI-verified stores
133 AI-verified stores
81 AI-verified stores
71 AI-verified stores
60 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
11,047 AI-verified stores
3,815 AI-verified stores
403 AI-verified stores
236 AI-verified stores
194 AI-verified stores
187 AI-verified stores
133 AI-verified stores
81 AI-verified stores
71 AI-verified stores
60 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 11047 | 66.64% |
| United States | 3815 | 23.01% |
| Brazil | 403 | 2.43% |
| United Kingdom | 236 | 1.42% |
| China | 194 | 1.17% |
| Netherlands | 187 | 1.13% |
| Australia | 133 | 0.80% |
| Germany | 81 | 0.49% |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 71 | 0.43% |
| Hong Kong | 60 | 0.36% |
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 - Clothing & Accessories
Magento - Health & Beauty
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
SAP Commerce Cloud - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
WooCommerce - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Custom
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 22.3k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 13.2k | 59.04% |
| Phones | 6.3k | 28.21% |
| Ecommerce platform | 20.8k | 93.15% |
| Couriers | 22.3k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 11.6k | 52.10% |
| Categories | 17.7k | 79.15% |
| Social Media | 13.9k | 62.39% |
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 Canada Post e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 18.2k verified e-commerce stores on Canada Post - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Canada 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 Canada Post e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 18.2k verified Canada 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
Instagram stores with 31.0% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (9,308 stores) , followed by Facebook (30.8%) and YouTube (9.5%) .
Base: 13,921 stores with any detectable social profile (62.4% 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
9,308 stores
9,253 stores
2,855 stores
2,707 stores
1,864 stores
1,729 stores
1,103 stores
952 stores
138 stores
86 stores
Visual Distribution
9,308 stores
9,253 stores
2,855 stores
2,707 stores
1,864 stores
1,729 stores
1,103 stores
952 stores
138 stores
86 stores