GLS Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 101.2k verified e-commerce stores shipping with GLS. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 115.0k domains. 101.2k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
101.2k verified active stores out of 115.0k detected · 88.0% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 34.1% of stores with physical delivery (30,273 stores) , followed by Custom (29.4%) and PrestaShop (10.4%) .
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)
30,273 stores
26,150 stores
9,198 stores
4,765 stores
4,429 stores
2,411 stores
1,955 stores
1,919 stores
1,692 stores
1,240 stores
Visual Distribution
30,273 stores
26,150 stores
9,198 stores
4,765 stores
4,429 stores
2,411 stores
1,955 stores
1,919 stores
1,692 stores
1,240 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 30273 | 34.08% |
| Custom | 26150 | 29.43% |
| PrestaShop | 9198 | 10.35% |
| Shopify | 4765 | 5.36% |
| Shoptet | 4429 | 4.99% |
| Magento | 2411 | 2.71% |
| Shopware | 1955 | 2.20% |
| Shoprenter | 1919 | 2.16% |
| Unas | 1692 | 1.90% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1240 | 1.40% |
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All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 38.1% share of all GLS e-commerce stores (36,641) , with Custom at 27.2% and PrestaShop at 9.7% (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)
36,641 stores
26,150 stores
9,316 stores
4,816 stores
4,460 stores
2,490 stores
1,976 stores
1,925 stores
1,712 stores
1,909 stores
Visual Distribution
36,641 stores
26,150 stores
9,316 stores
4,816 stores
4,460 stores
2,490 stores
1,976 stores
1,925 stores
1,712 stores
1,909 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 36641 | 38.06% |
| Custom | 26150 | 27.16% |
| PrestaShop | 9316 | 9.68% |
| Shopify | 4816 | 5.00% |
| Shoptet | 4460 | 4.63% |
| Magento | 2490 | 2.59% |
| Shopware | 1976 | 2.05% |
| Shoprenter | 1925 | 2.00% |
| Unas | 1712 | 1.78% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1909 | 1.98% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories stores with 14.0% of all stores (12,494 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (12.6%) and Home & Garden (10.9%) .
Base: 89,481 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (88.4% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
12,494 stores
11,243 stores
9,783 stores
7,993 stores
7,649 stores
6,857 stores
5,614 stores
5,365 stores
4,788 stores
4,095 stores
Visual Distribution
12,494 stores
11,243 stores
9,783 stores
7,993 stores
7,649 stores
6,857 stores
5,614 stores
5,365 stores
4,788 stores
4,095 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 12494 | 13.96% |
| Health & Beauty | 11243 | 12.56% |
| Home & Garden | 9783 | 10.93% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 7993 | 8.93% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 7649 | 8.55% |
| Food & Beverages | 6857 | 7.66% |
| Tools & Hardware | 5614 | 6.27% |
| Electronics & Technology | 5365 | 6.00% |
| Business & Industrial | 4788 | 5.35% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4095 | 4.58% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 25.9% among AI-verified physical stores (33,052 stores) , followed by MasterCard (12.1%) and Klarna (9.1%) .
Base: 66,184 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (57.6% 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
33,052 stores
15,444 stores
11,577 stores
10,309 stores
9,738 stores
8,829 stores
8,403 stores
8,096 stores
3,823 stores
3,728 stores
Visual Distribution
33,052 stores
15,444 stores
11,577 stores
10,309 stores
9,738 stores
8,829 stores
8,403 stores
8,096 stores
3,823 stores
3,728 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 33052 | 25.91% |
| MasterCard | 15444 | 12.11% |
| Klarna | 11577 | 9.08% |
| VISA | 10309 | 8.08% |
| Apple Pay | 9738 | 7.63% |
| Google Pay | 8829 | 6.92% |
| Stripe Connect | 8403 | 6.59% |
| American Express | 8096 | 6.35% |
| SEPA | 3823 | 3.00% |
| Przelewy24 | 3728 | 2.92% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 12,383 new stores were launched in GLS , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (1,382 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1,382 stores launched
1,481 stores launched
1,068 stores launched
1,056 stores launched
804 stores launched
1,107 stores launched
1,156 stores launched
1,044 stores launched
813 stores launched
1,025 stores launched
921 stores launched
526 stores launched
Monthly Trend
11.2% of last 12 months
12.0% of last 12 months
8.6% of last 12 months
8.5% of last 12 months
6.5% of last 12 months
8.9% of last 12 months
9.3% of last 12 months
8.4% of last 12 months
6.6% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
7.4% of last 12 months
4.2% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1382 | 11.16% |
| 2026-03 | 1481 | 11.96% |
| 2026-02 | 1068 | 8.62% |
| 2026-01 | 1056 | 8.53% |
| 2025-12 | 804 | 6.49% |
| 2025-11 | 1107 | 8.94% |
| 2025-10 | 1156 | 9.34% |
| 2025-09 | 1044 | 8.43% |
| 2025-08 | 813 | 6.57% |
| 2025-07 | 1025 | 8.28% |
| 2025-06 | 921 | 7.44% |
| 2025-05 | 526 | 4.25% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 100,908 active stores in GLS are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (5,092 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
5,092 active stores
10,977 active stores
7,151 active stores
6,407 active stores
5,741 active stores
6,969 active stores
7,157 active stores
5,237 active stores
5,378 active stores
5,433 active stores
3,398 active stores
3,021 active stores
2,889 active stores
3,906 active stores
2,653 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
5.0% of tracked active stores
10.9% of tracked active stores
7.1% of tracked active stores
6.3% of tracked active stores
5.7% of tracked active stores
6.9% of tracked active stores
7.1% of tracked active stores
5.2% of tracked active stores
5.3% of tracked active stores
5.4% of tracked active stores
3.4% of tracked active stores
3.0% of tracked active stores
2.9% of tracked active stores
3.9% of tracked active stores
2.6% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5092 | 5.05% |
| 2025 | 10977 | 10.88% |
| 2024 | 7151 | 7.09% |
| 2023 | 6407 | 6.35% |
| 2022 | 5741 | 5.69% |
| 2021 | 6969 | 6.91% |
| 2020 | 7157 | 7.09% |
| 2019 | 5237 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 5378 | 5.33% |
| 2017 | 5433 | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 3398 | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 3021 | 2.99% |
| 2014 | 2889 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 3906 | 3.87% |
| 2012 | 2653 | 2.63% |
Geographic Distribution
Hungary stores with 16.5% (15,600 AI-verified stores) , followed by Germany (13.0%) and Italy (10.7%) .
Base: 94,778 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
15,600 AI-verified stores
12,327 AI-verified stores
10,164 AI-verified stores
8,232 AI-verified stores
7,687 AI-verified stores
7,577 AI-verified stores
5,064 AI-verified stores
4,987 AI-verified stores
3,888 AI-verified stores
3,373 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
15,600 AI-verified stores
12,327 AI-verified stores
10,164 AI-verified stores
8,232 AI-verified stores
7,687 AI-verified stores
7,577 AI-verified stores
5,064 AI-verified stores
4,987 AI-verified stores
3,888 AI-verified stores
3,373 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 15600 | 16.46% |
| Germany | 12327 | 13.01% |
| Italy | 10164 | 10.72% |
| Czechia | 8232 | 8.69% |
| Poland | 7687 | 8.11% |
| Denmark | 7577 | 7.99% |
| Spain | 5064 | 5.34% |
| Slovakia | 4987 | 5.26% |
| Romania | 3888 | 4.10% |
| France | 3373 | 3.56% |
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 - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom - Electronics & Technology
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
IdoSell Shop - Baby & Toddler
Custom
Shopify - Vehicles & Parts
Shopify - Pets & Pet Supplies
Custom - Pets & Pet Supplies
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 115.0k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 96.0k | 83.51% |
| Phones | 91.3k | 79.43% |
| Ecommerce platform | 110.2k | 95.82% |
| Couriers | 115.0k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 66.2k | 57.56% |
| Categories | 94.7k | 82.33% |
| Social Media | 77.1k | 67.09% |
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 GLS e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 101.2k verified e-commerce stores on GLS - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across GLS 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 GLS e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 101.2k verified GLS 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 35.0% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (62,180 stores) , followed by Instagram (29.1%) and YouTube (12.8%) .
Base: 77,140 stores with any detectable social profile (67.1% 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
62,180 stores
51,698 stores
22,736 stores
11,578 stores
8,866 stores
6,963 stores
6,759 stores
3,893 stores
2,367 stores
617 stores
Visual Distribution
62,180 stores
51,698 stores
22,736 stores
11,578 stores
8,866 stores
6,963 stores
6,759 stores
3,893 stores
2,367 stores
617 stores