GLS Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 112.5k verified e-commerce stores shipping with GLS. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 123.3k domains. 112.5k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
112.5k verified active stores out of 123.3k detected · 91.3% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 27.9% of stores with physical delivery (29,295 stores) , followed by Custom (25.1%) and Shopify (18.2%) .
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)
29,295 stores
26,380 stores
19,149 stores
9,451 stores
4,373 stores
3,422 stores
2,524 stores
2,054 stores
1,814 stores
1,278 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 29295 | 27.88% |
| Custom | 26380 | 25.11% |
| Shopify | 19149 | 18.23% |
| PrestaShop | 9451 | 9.00% |
| Shoptet | 4373 | 4.16% |
| Unas | 3422 | 3.26% |
| Magento | 2524 | 2.40% |
| Shoprenter | 2054 | 1.96% |
| Shopware | 1814 | 1.73% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1278 | 1.22% |
| OpenCart | 1251 | 1.19% |
| Shoper | 1172 | 1.12% |
| JTL Shop | 1051 | 1.00% |
| DanDomain Webshop | 994 | 0.95% |
| IdoSell Shop | 850 | 0.81% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 31.7% share of all GLS e-commerce stores (35,724) , with Custom at 23.4% and Shopify at 17.1% (March 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)
35,724 stores
26,380 stores
19,270 stores
9,577 stores
4,384 stores
3,448 stores
2,606 stores
2,066 stores
1,820 stores
1,933 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 35724 | 31.71% |
| Custom | 26380 | 23.41% |
| Shopify | 19270 | 17.10% |
| PrestaShop | 9577 | 8.50% |
| Shoptet | 4384 | 3.89% |
| Unas | 3448 | 3.06% |
| Magento | 2606 | 2.31% |
| Shoprenter | 2066 | 1.83% |
| Shopware | 1820 | 1.62% |
| Wix eCommerce | 1933 | 1.72% |
| OpenCart | 1351 | 1.20% |
| Shoper | 1175 | 1.04% |
| JTL Shop | 1062 | 0.94% |
| DanDomain Webshop | 1023 | 0.91% |
| IdoSell Shop | 853 | 0.76% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 16.4% of all stores (14,779 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (16.4%) and Vehicles & Parts (9.2%) .
Base: 90,082 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (80.1% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
14,779 stores
14,752 stores
8,331 stores
7,769 stores
7,216 stores
6,865 stores
5,073 stores
5,007 stores
4,595 stores
3,259 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 14779 | 16.41% |
| Health & Beauty | 14752 | 16.38% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 8331 | 9.25% |
| Home & Garden | 7769 | 8.62% |
| Electronics & Technology | 7216 | 8.01% |
| Food & Beverages | 6865 | 7.62% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 5073 | 5.63% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 5007 | 5.56% |
| Tools & Hardware | 4595 | 5.10% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 3259 | 3.62% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 2793 | 3.10% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 2617 | 2.91% |
| Business & Industrial | 2385 | 2.65% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2377 | 2.64% |
| Toys & Games | 2264 | 2.51% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 25.2% among AI-verified physical stores (39,393 stores) , followed by MasterCard (11.7%) and Klarna (9.9%) .
Base: 73,050 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (59.3% 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
39,393 stores
18,247 stores
15,506 stores
12,678 stores
12,538 stores
11,441 stores
10,878 stores
10,191 stores
4,424 stores
4,078 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 39393 | 25.20% |
| MasterCard | 18247 | 11.67% |
| Klarna | 15506 | 9.92% |
| Apple Pay | 12678 | 8.11% |
| VISA | 12538 | 8.02% |
| Google Pay | 11441 | 7.32% |
| American Express | 10878 | 6.96% |
| Stripe Connect | 10191 | 6.52% |
| SEPA | 4424 | 2.83% |
| Przelewy24 | 4078 | 2.61% |
| Bancontact | 3920 | 2.51% |
| Amazon Pay | 3791 | 2.42% |
| Bolt | 3365 | 2.15% |
| PayU | 3038 | 1.94% |
| Mollie | 2857 | 1.83% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 13,941 new stores were launched in GLS , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (1,334 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1,334 stores launched
1,296 stores launched
955 stores launched
1,350 stores launched
1,342 stores launched
1,230 stores launched
951 stores launched
1,224 stores launched
1,128 stores launched
1,111 stores launched
987 stores launched
1,033 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1334 | 9.57% |
| 2026-01 | 1296 | 9.30% |
| 2025-12 | 955 | 6.85% |
| 2025-11 | 1350 | 9.68% |
| 2025-10 | 1342 | 9.63% |
| 2025-09 | 1230 | 8.82% |
| 2025-08 | 951 | 6.82% |
| 2025-07 | 1224 | 8.78% |
| 2025-06 | 1128 | 8.09% |
| 2025-05 | 1111 | 7.97% |
| 2025-04 | 987 | 7.08% |
| 2025-03 | 1033 | 7.41% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 112,004 active stores in GLS are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (2,635 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
2,635 active stores
13,358 active stores
8,554 active stores
7,517 active stores
6,615 active stores
8,260 active stores
8,350 active stores
5,889 active stores
5,985 active stores
6,011 active stores
3,726 active stores
3,294 active stores
3,249 active stores
4,328 active stores
2,930 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2635 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 13358 | 11.93% |
| 2024 | 8554 | 7.64% |
| 2023 | 7517 | 6.71% |
| 2022 | 6615 | 5.91% |
| 2021 | 8260 | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 8350 | 7.46% |
| 2019 | 5889 | 5.26% |
| 2018 | 5985 | 5.34% |
| 2017 | 6011 | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 3726 | 3.33% |
| 2015 | 3294 | 2.94% |
| 2014 | 3249 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 4328 | 3.86% |
| 2012 | 2930 | 2.62% |
| 2011 | 2798 | 2.50% |
| 2010 | 2507 | 2.24% |
| 2009 | 2566 | 2.29% |
| 2008 | 1963 | 1.75% |
| 2007 | 1994 | 1.78% |
| 2006 | 1217 | 1.09% |
| 2005 | 1014 | 0.91% |
| 2004 | 1399 | 1.25% |
| 2003 | 1198 | 1.07% |
| 2002 | 975 | 0.87% |
| 2001 | 1480 | 1.32% |
| 2000 | 853 | 0.76% |
| 1999 | 631 | 0.56% |
| 1998 | 409 | 0.37% |
| 1997 | 182 | 0.16% |
| 1996 | 101 | 0.09% |
| 1995 | 16 | 0.01% |
Geographic Distribution
Hungary leads with 14.9% (15,669 AI-verified stores) , followed by Germany (14.2%) and Italy (11.5%) .
Base: 105,068 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
15,669 AI-verified stores
14,924 AI-verified stores
12,129 AI-verified stores
10,288 AI-verified stores
8,261 AI-verified stores
7,562 AI-verified stores
5,332 AI-verified stores
4,966 AI-verified stores
4,039 AI-verified stores
3,933 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 15669 | 14.91% |
| Germany | 14924 | 14.20% |
| Italy | 12129 | 11.54% |
| Denmark | 10288 | 9.79% |
| Czechia | 8261 | 7.86% |
| Poland | 7562 | 7.20% |
| Spain | 5332 | 5.07% |
| Slovakia | 4966 | 4.73% |
| Romania | 4039 | 3.84% |
| France | 3933 | 3.74% |
| Netherlands | 3608 | 3.43% |
| Austria | 2500 | 2.38% |
| Slovenia | 2442 | 2.32% |
| Croatia | 2089 | 1.99% |
| United States | 2059 | 1.96% |
| Russia | 1465 | 1.39% |
| United Kingdom | 1225 | 1.17% |
| Belgium | 1217 | 1.16% |
| Portugal | 691 | 0.66% |
| Canada | 669 | 0.64% |
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 - Home & Garden
Custom
Custom - Arts & Entertainment
Custom - Furniture & Home Decor
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Electronics & Technology
Wix eCommerce - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Shopify - Food & Beverages
Wix eCommerce - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Custom - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 123.3k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 107.0k | 86.78% |
| Phones | 64.5k | 52.32% |
| Ecommerce platform | 121.3k | 98.39% |
| Couriers | 123.3k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 73.1k | 59.27% |
| Categories | 96.6k | 78.39% |
| Social Media | 85.2k | 69.13% |
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 112.5k 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 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 GLS e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 112.5k verified GLS 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
Facebook leads with 34.4% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (69,815 stores) , followed by Instagram (29.9%) and YouTube (12.4%) .
Base: 85,202 stores with any detectable social profile (69.1% 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
69,815 stores
60,696 stores
25,228 stores
14,053 stores
9,926 stores
7,991 stores
7,627 stores
4,180 stores
2,582 stores
679 stores
Visual Distribution