Canada Post Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 17.7k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Canada Post. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 21.8k domains. 17.7k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
17.7k verified active stores out of 21.8k detected · 81.5% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 34.3% of stores with physical delivery (5,904 stores) , followed by Custom (19.4%) and Shopify (17.1%) .
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)
5,904 stores
3,349 stores
2,944 stores
1,584 stores
1,250 stores
903 stores
355 stores
303 stores
144 stores
137 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 5904 | 34.28% |
| Custom | 3349 | 19.44% |
| Shopify | 2944 | 17.09% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1584 | 9.20% |
| Magento | 1250 | 7.26% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 903 | 5.24% |
| BigCommerce | 355 | 2.06% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 303 | 1.76% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 144 | 0.84% |
| Big Cartel | 137 | 0.80% |
| PrestaShop | 132 | 0.77% |
| OpenCart | 98 | 0.57% |
| nopCommerce | 41 | 0.24% |
| Volusion | 40 | 0.23% |
| Zen Cart | 39 | 0.23% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 36.7% share of all Canada Post e-commerce stores (7,189) , with Custom at 17.1% and Shopify at 15.3% (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)
7,189 stores
3,349 stores
2,989 stores
2,056 stores
1,275 stores
1,351 stores
365 stores
304 stores
187 stores
139 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 7189 | 36.73% |
| Custom | 3349 | 17.11% |
| Shopify | 2989 | 15.27% |
| Wix eCommerce | 2056 | 10.51% |
| Magento | 1275 | 6.52% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 1351 | 6.90% |
| BigCommerce | 365 | 1.87% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 304 | 1.55% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 187 | 0.96% |
| Big Cartel | 139 | 0.71% |
| PrestaShop | 134 | 0.68% |
| OpenCart | 102 | 0.52% |
| nopCommerce | 47 | 0.24% |
| Volusion | 41 | 0.21% |
| Zen Cart | 42 | 0.21% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 23.4% of all stores (3,828 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (16.0%) and Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear (9.0%) .
Base: 16,334 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (92.1% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
3,828 stores
2,613 stores
1,474 stores
1,372 stores
1,284 stores
1,250 stores
797 stores
735 stores
730 stores
692 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 3828 | 23.44% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 2613 | 16.00% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 1474 | 9.02% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1372 | 8.40% |
| Food & Beverages | 1284 | 7.86% |
| Toys & Games | 1250 | 7.65% |
| Electronics & Technology | 797 | 4.88% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 735 | 4.50% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 730 | 4.47% |
| Home & Garden | 692 | 4.24% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 502 | 3.07% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 325 | 1.99% |
| Business & Industrial | 302 | 1.85% |
| Tools & Hardware | 255 | 1.56% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 175 | 1.07% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 29.4% among AI-verified physical stores (5,832 stores) , followed by American Express (15.5%) and MasterCard (14.3%) .
Base: 11,288 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (51.9% 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
5,832 stores
3,071 stores
2,830 stores
1,822 stores
1,518 stores
1,192 stores
1,020 stores
793 stores
426 stores
381 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 5832 | 29.43% |
| American Express | 3071 | 15.50% |
| MasterCard | 2830 | 14.28% |
| Stripe Connect | 1822 | 9.20% |
| VISA | 1518 | 7.66% |
| Interac e-Transfer | 1192 | 6.02% |
| Apple Pay | 1020 | 5.15% |
| Google Pay | 793 | 4.00% |
| Bolt | 426 | 2.15% |
| BitCoin | 381 | 1.92% |
| Klarna | 333 | 1.68% |
| JCB | 184 | 0.93% |
| Clearpay | 144 | 0.73% |
| Affirm | 138 | 0.70% |
| Sezzle | 130 | 0.66% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 3,250 new stores were launched in Canada Post , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (388 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
388 stores launched
312 stores launched
378 stores launched
360 stores launched
319 stores launched
267 stores launched
218 stores launched
298 stores launched
239 stores launched
159 stores launched
230 stores launched
82 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 388 | 11.94% |
| 2026-02 | 312 | 9.60% |
| 2026-01 | 378 | 11.63% |
| 2025-12 | 360 | 11.08% |
| 2025-11 | 319 | 9.82% |
| 2025-10 | 267 | 8.22% |
| 2025-09 | 218 | 6.71% |
| 2025-08 | 298 | 9.17% |
| 2025-07 | 239 | 7.35% |
| 2025-06 | 159 | 4.89% |
| 2025-05 | 230 | 7.08% |
| 2025-04 | 82 | 2.52% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 17,654 active stores in Canada Post are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (1,087 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
1,087 active stores
2,725 active stores
1,526 active stores
1,089 active stores
1,029 active stores
1,199 active stores
1,261 active stores
800 active stores
780 active stores
784 active stores
467 active stores
452 active stores
456 active stores
571 active stores
367 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1087 | 6.16% |
| 2025 | 2725 | 15.44% |
| 2024 | 1526 | 8.64% |
| 2023 | 1089 | 6.17% |
| 2022 | 1029 | 5.83% |
| 2021 | 1199 | 6.79% |
| 2020 | 1261 | 7.14% |
| 2019 | 800 | 4.53% |
| 2018 | 780 | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 784 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 467 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 452 | 2.56% |
| 2014 | 456 | 2.58% |
| 2013 | 571 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 367 | 2.08% |
| 2011 | 385 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 345 | 1.95% |
| 2009 | 308 | 1.74% |
| 2008 | 216 | 1.22% |
| 2007 | 237 | 1.34% |
| 2006 | 188 | 1.06% |
| 2005 | 154 | 0.87% |
| 2004 | 205 | 1.16% |
| 2003 | 200 | 1.13% |
| 2002 | 163 | 0.92% |
| 2001 | 171 | 0.97% |
| 2000 | 194 | 1.10% |
| 1999 | 128 | 0.73% |
| 1998 | 82 | 0.46% |
| 1997 | 52 | 0.29% |
| 1996 | 27 | 0.15% |
| 1995 | 6 | 0.03% |
Geographic Distribution
Canada leads with 70.3% (11,035 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (19.9%) and Brazil (2.6%) .
Base: 15,691 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
11,035 AI-verified stores
3,122 AI-verified stores
404 AI-verified stores
216 AI-verified stores
163 AI-verified stores
120 AI-verified stores
90 AI-verified stores
71 AI-verified stores
67 AI-verified stores
61 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 11035 | 70.33% |
| United States | 3122 | 19.90% |
| Brazil | 404 | 2.57% |
| United Kingdom | 216 | 1.38% |
| Netherlands | 163 | 1.04% |
| Australia | 120 | 0.76% |
| China | 90 | 0.57% |
| Germany | 71 | 0.45% |
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 67 | 0.43% |
| Hong Kong | 61 | 0.39% |
| France | 54 | 0.34% |
| India | 52 | 0.33% |
| Poland | 38 | 0.24% |
| Japan | 36 | 0.23% |
| South Africa | 33 | 0.21% |
| Singapore | 29 | 0.18% |
| Iceland | 28 | 0.18% |
| Ireland | 25 | 0.16% |
| Romania | 24 | 0.15% |
| Italy | 23 | 0.15% |
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
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Jewelry & Watches
Custom - Home & Garden
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Health & Beauty
WooCommerce - Baby & Toddler
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 21.8k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 13.0k | 59.55% |
| Phones | 3.5k | 16.18% |
| Ecommerce platform | 20.3k | 93.23% |
| Couriers | 21.8k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 11.3k | 51.85% |
| Categories | 17.1k | 78.74% |
| Social Media | 13.7k | 62.88% |
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 17.7k 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 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 Canada Post e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 17.7k verified Canada 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 31.0% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (9,137 stores) , followed by Facebook (30.8%) and YouTube (9.5%) .
Base: 13,690 stores with any detectable social profile (62.9% 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
9,137 stores
9,084 stores
2,813 stores
2,711 stores
1,846 stores
1,680 stores
1,085 stores
928 stores
131 stores
84 stores
Visual Distribution