Royal Mail Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 50.9k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Royal Mail. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 60.3k domains. 50.9k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: July 2026
50.9k verified active stores out of 60.3k detected · 84.3% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 37.7% of stores with physical delivery (18,677 stores) , followed by Custom (19.7%) and Wix eCommerce (14.4%) .
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)
18,677 stores
9,759 stores
7,105 stores
4,791 stores
3,864 stores
1,279 stores
684 stores
683 stores
633 stores
601 stores
Visual Distribution
18,677 stores
9,759 stores
7,105 stores
4,791 stores
3,864 stores
1,279 stores
684 stores
683 stores
633 stores
601 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 18677 | 37.75% |
| Custom | 9759 | 19.72% |
| Wix eCommerce | 7105 | 14.36% |
| Shopify | 4791 | 9.68% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 3864 | 7.81% |
| Magento | 1279 | 2.58% |
| BigCommerce | 684 | 1.38% |
| Big Cartel | 683 | 1.38% |
| OpenCart | 633 | 1.28% |
| PrestaShop | 601 | 1.21% |
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All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 39.1% share of all Royal Mail e-commerce stores (21,952) , with Custom at 17.4% and Wix eCommerce at 15.9% (June 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)
21,952 stores
9,759 stores
8,941 stores
4,848 stores
5,047 stores
1,329 stores
704 stores
696 stores
648 stores
611 stores
Visual Distribution
21,952 stores
9,759 stores
8,941 stores
4,848 stores
5,047 stores
1,329 stores
704 stores
696 stores
648 stores
611 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 21952 | 39.15% |
| Custom | 9759 | 17.40% |
| Wix eCommerce | 8941 | 15.94% |
| Shopify | 4848 | 8.65% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 5047 | 9.00% |
| Magento | 1329 | 2.37% |
| BigCommerce | 704 | 1.26% |
| Big Cartel | 696 | 1.24% |
| OpenCart | 648 | 1.16% |
| PrestaShop | 611 | 1.09% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty stores with 14.6% of all stores (6,838 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (14.5%) and Arts & Entertainment (11.2%) .
Base: 46,696 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (91.8% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
6,838 stores
6,750 stores
5,213 stores
4,561 stores
3,983 stores
3,732 stores
3,245 stores
3,071 stores
2,279 stores
1,590 stores
Visual Distribution
6,838 stores
6,750 stores
5,213 stores
4,561 stores
3,983 stores
3,732 stores
3,245 stores
3,071 stores
2,279 stores
1,590 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 6838 | 14.64% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 6750 | 14.46% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 5213 | 11.16% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 4561 | 9.77% |
| Food & Beverages | 3983 | 8.53% |
| Toys & Games | 3732 | 7.99% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 3245 | 6.95% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 3071 | 6.58% |
| Home & Garden | 2279 | 4.88% |
| Electronics & Technology | 1590 | 3.41% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 31.6% among AI-verified physical stores (16,632 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (17.8%) and American Express (10.3%) .
Base: 31,098 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (51.6% 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
16,632 stores
9,389 stores
5,435 stores
5,178 stores
3,450 stores
3,096 stores
2,606 stores
1,222 stores
1,133 stores
1,101 stores
Visual Distribution
16,632 stores
9,389 stores
5,435 stores
5,178 stores
3,450 stores
3,096 stores
2,606 stores
1,222 stores
1,133 stores
1,101 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 16632 | 31.56% |
| Stripe Connect | 9389 | 17.81% |
| American Express | 5435 | 10.31% |
| MasterCard | 5178 | 9.82% |
| Apple Pay | 3450 | 6.55% |
| Klarna | 3096 | 5.87% |
| Google Pay | 2606 | 4.94% |
| Bolt | 1222 | 2.32% |
| SagePay | 1133 | 2.15% |
| VISA | 1101 | 2.09% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 6,935 new stores were launched in Royal Mail , with the highest activity in 2026-05 (796 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
796 stores launched
823 stores launched
776 stores launched
441 stores launched
563 stores launched
440 stores launched
574 stores launched
565 stores launched
610 stores launched
641 stores launched
484 stores launched
222 stores launched
Monthly Trend
11.5% of last 12 months
11.9% of last 12 months
11.2% of last 12 months
6.4% of last 12 months
8.1% of last 12 months
6.3% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
8.1% of last 12 months
8.8% of last 12 months
9.2% of last 12 months
7.0% of last 12 months
3.2% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 796 | 11.48% |
| 2026-04 | 823 | 11.87% |
| 2026-03 | 776 | 11.19% |
| 2026-02 | 441 | 6.36% |
| 2026-01 | 563 | 8.12% |
| 2025-12 | 440 | 6.34% |
| 2025-11 | 574 | 8.28% |
| 2025-10 | 565 | 8.15% |
| 2025-09 | 610 | 8.80% |
| 2025-08 | 641 | 9.24% |
| 2025-07 | 484 | 6.98% |
| 2025-06 | 222 | 3.20% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 50,528 active stores in Royal Mail are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (3,456 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
3,456 active stores
5,453 active stores
3,473 active stores
2,729 active stores
2,978 active stores
3,630 active stores
3,786 active stores
2,423 active stores
2,826 active stores
2,486 active stores
1,430 active stores
1,449 active stores
1,434 active stores
1,686 active stores
1,277 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
6.8% of tracked active stores
10.8% of tracked active stores
6.9% of tracked active stores
5.4% of tracked active stores
5.9% of tracked active stores
7.2% of tracked active stores
7.5% of tracked active stores
4.8% of tracked active stores
5.6% of tracked active stores
4.9% of tracked active stores
2.8% of tracked active stores
2.9% of tracked active stores
2.8% of tracked active stores
3.3% of tracked active stores
2.5% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3456 | 6.84% |
| 2025 | 5453 | 10.79% |
| 2024 | 3473 | 6.87% |
| 2023 | 2729 | 5.40% |
| 2022 | 2978 | 5.89% |
| 2021 | 3630 | 7.18% |
| 2020 | 3786 | 7.49% |
| 2019 | 2423 | 4.80% |
| 2018 | 2826 | 5.59% |
| 2017 | 2486 | 4.92% |
| 2016 | 1430 | 2.83% |
| 2015 | 1449 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 1434 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 1686 | 3.34% |
| 2012 | 1277 | 2.53% |
Geographic Distribution
United Kingdom stores with 85.9% (40,860 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (7.0%) and Ireland (0.9%) .
Base: 47,548 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
40,860 AI-verified stores
3,319 AI-verified stores
406 AI-verified stores
350 AI-verified stores
348 AI-verified stores
329 AI-verified stores
262 AI-verified stores
260 AI-verified stores
243 AI-verified stores
162 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
40,860 AI-verified stores
3,319 AI-verified stores
406 AI-verified stores
350 AI-verified stores
348 AI-verified stores
329 AI-verified stores
262 AI-verified stores
260 AI-verified stores
243 AI-verified stores
162 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40860 | 85.93% |
| United States | 3319 | 6.98% |
| Ireland | 406 | 0.85% |
| Netherlands | 350 | 0.74% |
| Germany | 348 | 0.73% |
| China | 329 | 0.69% |
| Australia | 262 | 0.55% |
| Canada | 260 | 0.55% |
| France | 243 | 0.51% |
| South Africa | 162 | 0.34% |
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
HCL Commerce - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom - Furniture & Home Decor
Custom - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Gifts & Special Occasions
Custom - Arts & Entertainment
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
WooCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
WooCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 60.3k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 42.2k | 70.00% |
| Phones | 25.4k | 42.10% |
| Ecommerce platform | 57.7k | 95.63% |
| Couriers | 60.3k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 31.1k | 51.56% |
| Categories | 49.6k | 82.16% |
| Social Media | 43.9k | 72.79% |
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 Royal Mail e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 50.9k verified e-commerce stores on Royal Mail - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Royal Mail 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 Royal Mail e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 50.9k verified Royal Mail 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 30.9% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (30,911 stores) , followed by Facebook (30.8%) and Twitter (10.9%) .
Base: 43,907 stores with any detectable social profile (72.8% 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
30,911 stores
30,806 stores
10,928 stores
7,807 stores
6,130 stores
4,977 stores
4,328 stores
3,444 stores
673 stores
157 stores
Visual Distribution
30,911 stores
30,806 stores
10,928 stores
7,807 stores
6,130 stores
4,977 stores
4,328 stores
3,444 stores
673 stores
157 stores