DHL Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 276.9k verified e-commerce stores shipping with DHL. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 315.9k domains. 276.9k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
276.9k verified active stores out of 315.9k detected · 87.6% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 40.2% of stores with physical delivery (101,608 stores) , followed by Custom (27.6%) and Shopify (10.7%) .
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)
101,608 stores
69,651 stores
27,079 stores
9,167 stores
8,516 stores
8,169 stores
6,292 stores
4,038 stores
3,639 stores
3,295 stores
Visual Distribution
101,608 stores
69,651 stores
27,079 stores
9,167 stores
8,516 stores
8,169 stores
6,292 stores
4,038 stores
3,639 stores
3,295 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 101608 | 40.23% |
| Custom | 69651 | 27.58% |
| Shopify | 27079 | 10.72% |
| PrestaShop | 9167 | 3.63% |
| Shopware | 8516 | 3.37% |
| Wix eCommerce | 8169 | 3.23% |
| Magento | 6292 | 2.49% |
| ePages | 4038 | 1.60% |
| OpenCart | 3639 | 1.44% |
| JTL Shop | 3295 | 1.30% |
Show broader dataset (all e-commerce signals)
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 42.5% share of all DHL e-commerce stores (115,991) , with Custom at 25.5% and Shopify at 10.1% (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)
115,991 stores
69,651 stores
27,436 stores
9,316 stores
8,682 stores
10,979 stores
6,508 stores
4,061 stores
3,900 stores
3,360 stores
Visual Distribution
115,991 stores
69,651 stores
27,436 stores
9,316 stores
8,682 stores
10,979 stores
6,508 stores
4,061 stores
3,900 stores
3,360 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 115991 | 42.54% |
| Custom | 69651 | 25.55% |
| Shopify | 27436 | 10.06% |
| PrestaShop | 9316 | 3.42% |
| Shopware | 8682 | 3.18% |
| Wix eCommerce | 10979 | 4.03% |
| Magento | 6508 | 2.39% |
| ePages | 4061 | 1.49% |
| OpenCart | 3900 | 1.43% |
| JTL Shop | 3360 | 1.23% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories stores with 19.2% of all stores (47,675 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (12.8%) and Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear (10.5%) .
Base: 248,865 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (89.9% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
47,675 stores
31,759 stores
26,148 stores
20,498 stores
16,919 stores
16,289 stores
13,765 stores
12,375 stores
12,223 stores
11,459 stores
Visual Distribution
47,675 stores
31,759 stores
26,148 stores
20,498 stores
16,919 stores
16,289 stores
13,765 stores
12,375 stores
12,223 stores
11,459 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 47675 | 19.16% |
| Health & Beauty | 31759 | 12.76% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 26148 | 10.51% |
| Food & Beverages | 20498 | 8.24% |
| Electronics & Technology | 16919 | 6.80% |
| Home & Garden | 16289 | 6.55% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 13765 | 5.53% |
| Toys & Games | 12375 | 4.97% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 12223 | 4.91% |
| Business & Industrial | 11459 | 4.60% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 30.2% among AI-verified physical stores (133,782 stores) , followed by Klarna (11.4%) and MasterCard (10.9%) .
Base: 210,755 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (66.7% 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
133,782 stores
50,691 stores
48,415 stores
35,555 stores
29,304 stores
28,997 stores
22,805 stores
18,697 stores
14,770 stores
11,551 stores
Visual Distribution
133,782 stores
50,691 stores
48,415 stores
35,555 stores
29,304 stores
28,997 stores
22,805 stores
18,697 stores
14,770 stores
11,551 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 133782 | 30.19% |
| Klarna | 50691 | 11.44% |
| MasterCard | 48415 | 10.92% |
| American Express | 35555 | 8.02% |
| Stripe Connect | 29304 | 6.61% |
| Apple Pay | 28997 | 6.54% |
| Google Pay | 22805 | 5.15% |
| VISA | 18697 | 4.22% |
| SEPA | 14770 | 3.33% |
| Giropay | 11551 | 2.61% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 57,207 new stores were launched in DHL , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (9,588 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
9,588 stores launched
8,634 stores launched
4,398 stores launched
4,752 stores launched
4,085 stores launched
4,181 stores launched
4,355 stores launched
4,021 stores launched
3,655 stores launched
3,813 stores launched
3,683 stores launched
2,042 stores launched
Monthly Trend
16.8% of last 12 months
15.1% of last 12 months
7.7% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
7.1% of last 12 months
7.3% of last 12 months
7.6% of last 12 months
7.0% of last 12 months
6.4% of last 12 months
6.7% of last 12 months
6.4% of last 12 months
3.6% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9588 | 16.76% |
| 2026-03 | 8634 | 15.09% |
| 2026-02 | 4398 | 7.69% |
| 2026-01 | 4752 | 8.31% |
| 2025-12 | 4085 | 7.14% |
| 2025-11 | 4181 | 7.31% |
| 2025-10 | 4355 | 7.61% |
| 2025-09 | 4021 | 7.03% |
| 2025-08 | 3655 | 6.39% |
| 2025-07 | 3813 | 6.67% |
| 2025-06 | 3683 | 6.44% |
| 2025-05 | 2042 | 3.57% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 275,657 active stores in DHL are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (27,968 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
27,968 active stores
40,920 active stores
24,105 active stores
18,041 active stores
15,833 active stores
18,383 active stores
18,163 active stores
13,017 active stores
13,125 active stores
12,255 active stores
6,930 active stores
5,844 active stores
6,231 active stores
8,960 active stores
5,374 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
10.1% of tracked active stores
14.8% of tracked active stores
8.7% of tracked active stores
6.5% of tracked active stores
5.7% of tracked active stores
6.7% of tracked active stores
6.6% of tracked active stores
4.7% of tracked active stores
4.8% of tracked active stores
4.4% of tracked active stores
2.5% of tracked active stores
2.1% of tracked active stores
2.3% of tracked active stores
3.3% of tracked active stores
1.9% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27968 | 10.15% |
| 2025 | 40920 | 14.84% |
| 2024 | 24105 | 8.74% |
| 2023 | 18041 | 6.54% |
| 2022 | 15833 | 5.74% |
| 2021 | 18383 | 6.67% |
| 2020 | 18163 | 6.59% |
| 2019 | 13017 | 4.72% |
| 2018 | 13125 | 4.76% |
| 2017 | 12255 | 4.45% |
| 2016 | 6930 | 2.51% |
| 2015 | 5844 | 2.12% |
| 2014 | 6231 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 8960 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 5374 | 1.95% |
Geographic Distribution
Germany stores with 35.2% (80,099 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (16.7%) and Netherlands (7.4%) .
Base: 227,453 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
80,099 AI-verified stores
38,098 AI-verified stores
16,930 AI-verified stores
13,537 AI-verified stores
11,791 AI-verified stores
9,514 AI-verified stores
7,076 AI-verified stores
6,428 AI-verified stores
6,323 AI-verified stores
6,308 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
80,099 AI-verified stores
38,098 AI-verified stores
16,930 AI-verified stores
13,537 AI-verified stores
11,791 AI-verified stores
9,514 AI-verified stores
7,076 AI-verified stores
6,428 AI-verified stores
6,323 AI-verified stores
6,308 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 80099 | 35.22% |
| United States | 38098 | 16.75% |
| Netherlands | 16930 | 7.44% |
| Poland | 13537 | 5.95% |
| United Kingdom | 11791 | 5.18% |
| China | 9514 | 4.18% |
| Italy | 7076 | 3.11% |
| Russia | 6428 | 2.83% |
| Sweden | 6323 | 2.78% |
| France | 6308 | 2.77% |
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
Custom - Toys & Games
Custom
Custom - Toys & Games
Custom - Toys & Games
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify - Food & Beverages
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Electronics & Technology
WooCommerce - Electronics & Technology
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 315.9k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 235.7k | 74.62% |
| Phones | 201.7k | 63.85% |
| Ecommerce platform | 298.9k | 94.61% |
| Couriers | 315.9k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 210.8k | 66.71% |
| Categories | 260.7k | 82.52% |
| Social Media | 190.6k | 60.33% |
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 DHL e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 276.9k verified e-commerce stores on DHL - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across DHL 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 DHL e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 276.9k verified DHL 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 30.0% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (135,475 stores) , followed by Instagram (29.2%) and YouTube (11.5%) .
Base: 190,606 stores with any detectable social profile (60.3% 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
135,475 stores
131,876 stores
52,209 stores
28,301 stores
27,359 stores
25,658 stores
23,526 stores
13,456 stores
11,853 stores
2,378 stores
Visual Distribution
135,475 stores
131,876 stores
52,209 stores
28,301 stores
27,359 stores
25,658 stores
23,526 stores
13,456 stores
11,853 stores
2,378 stores