Royal Mail Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 55.7k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Royal Mail. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 65.8k domains. 55.7k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
55.7k verified active stores out of 65.8k detected · 84.6% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 36.8% of stores with physical delivery (19,864 stores) , followed by Custom (16.2%) and Shopify (14.0%) .
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)
19,864 stores
8,726 stores
7,527 stores
7,407 stores
4,013 stores
1,526 stores
852 stores
722 stores
657 stores
643 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 19864 | 36.84% |
| Custom | 8726 | 16.18% |
| Shopify | 7527 | 13.96% |
| Wix eCommerce | 7407 | 13.74% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 4013 | 7.44% |
| Magento | 1526 | 2.83% |
| EKM | 852 | 1.58% |
| BigCommerce | 722 | 1.34% |
| OpenCart | 657 | 1.22% |
| PrestaShop | 643 | 1.19% |
| Big Cartel | 638 | 1.18% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 516 | 0.96% |
| ShopWired | 488 | 0.91% |
| Bluepark | 187 | 0.35% |
| nopCommerce | 154 | 0.29% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 38.4% share of all Royal Mail e-commerce stores (23,406) , with Custom at 14.3% and Shopify at 12.5% (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)
23,406 stores
8,726 stores
7,631 stores
9,321 stores
5,229 stores
1,586 stores
881 stores
763 stores
672 stores
653 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 23406 | 38.38% |
| Custom | 8726 | 14.31% |
| Shopify | 7631 | 12.51% |
| Wix eCommerce | 9321 | 15.28% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 5229 | 8.57% |
| Magento | 1586 | 2.60% |
| EKM | 881 | 1.44% |
| BigCommerce | 763 | 1.25% |
| OpenCart | 672 | 1.10% |
| PrestaShop | 653 | 1.07% |
| Big Cartel | 650 | 1.07% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 622 | 1.02% |
| ShopWired | 490 | 0.80% |
| Bluepark | 196 | 0.32% |
| nopCommerce | 162 | 0.27% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 15.1% of all stores (7,717 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (14.8%) and Arts & Entertainment (10.7%) .
Base: 51,000 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (91.6% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
7,717 stores
7,565 stores
5,464 stores
4,954 stores
4,346 stores
4,029 stores
3,627 stores
3,439 stores
2,545 stores
1,659 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 7717 | 15.13% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 7565 | 14.83% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 5464 | 10.71% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 4954 | 9.71% |
| Food & Beverages | 4346 | 8.52% |
| Toys & Games | 4029 | 7.90% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 3627 | 7.11% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 3439 | 6.74% |
| Home & Garden | 2545 | 4.99% |
| Electronics & Technology | 1659 | 3.25% |
| Tools & Hardware | 1527 | 2.99% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 1412 | 2.77% |
| Business & Industrial | 1332 | 2.61% |
| Books & Media | 707 | 1.39% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 677 | 1.33% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 31.7% among AI-verified physical stores (17,812 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (17.2%) and American Express (10.5%) .
Base: 33,326 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (50.6% 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
17,812 stores
9,648 stores
5,913 stores
5,691 stores
3,564 stores
3,432 stores
2,683 stores
1,305 stores
1,255 stores
1,131 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 17812 | 31.71% |
| Stripe Connect | 9648 | 17.18% |
| American Express | 5913 | 10.53% |
| MasterCard | 5691 | 10.13% |
| Apple Pay | 3564 | 6.35% |
| Klarna | 3432 | 6.11% |
| Google Pay | 2683 | 4.78% |
| Bolt | 1305 | 2.32% |
| SagePay | 1255 | 2.23% |
| VISA | 1131 | 2.01% |
| Clearpay | 1045 | 1.86% |
| JCB | 967 | 1.72% |
| BitCoin | 639 | 1.14% |
| Worldpay | 589 | 1.05% |
| Braintree | 492 | 0.88% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 7,439 new stores were launched in Royal Mail , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (929 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
929 stores launched
561 stores launched
689 stores launched
527 stores launched
701 stores launched
667 stores launched
689 stores launched
750 stores launched
580 stores launched
546 stores launched
552 stores launched
248 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 929 | 12.49% |
| 2026-02 | 561 | 7.54% |
| 2026-01 | 689 | 9.26% |
| 2025-12 | 527 | 7.08% |
| 2025-11 | 701 | 9.42% |
| 2025-10 | 667 | 8.97% |
| 2025-09 | 689 | 9.26% |
| 2025-08 | 750 | 10.08% |
| 2025-07 | 580 | 7.80% |
| 2025-06 | 546 | 7.34% |
| 2025-05 | 552 | 7.42% |
| 2025-04 | 248 | 3.33% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 55,252 active stores in Royal Mail are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (2,186 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
2,186 active stores
6,645 active stores
3,997 active stores
3,084 active stores
3,327 active stores
4,110 active stores
4,338 active stores
2,723 active stores
3,134 active stores
2,752 active stores
1,603 active stores
1,603 active stores
1,575 active stores
1,898 active stores
1,378 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2186 | 3.96% |
| 2025 | 6645 | 12.03% |
| 2024 | 3997 | 7.23% |
| 2023 | 3084 | 5.58% |
| 2022 | 3327 | 6.02% |
| 2021 | 4110 | 7.44% |
| 2020 | 4338 | 7.85% |
| 2019 | 2723 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 3134 | 5.67% |
| 2017 | 2752 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 1603 | 2.90% |
| 2015 | 1603 | 2.90% |
| 2014 | 1575 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 1898 | 3.44% |
| 2012 | 1378 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 1314 | 2.38% |
| 2010 | 1169 | 2.12% |
| 2009 | 1097 | 1.99% |
| 2008 | 946 | 1.71% |
| 2007 | 820 | 1.48% |
| 2006 | 740 | 1.34% |
| 2005 | 619 | 1.12% |
| 2004 | 820 | 1.48% |
| 2003 | 613 | 1.11% |
| 2002 | 497 | 0.90% |
| 2001 | 563 | 1.02% |
| 2000 | 697 | 1.26% |
| 1999 | 531 | 0.96% |
| 1998 | 260 | 0.47% |
| 1997 | 140 | 0.25% |
| 1996 | 64 | 0.12% |
| 1995 | 9 | 0.02% |
Geographic Distribution
United Kingdom leads with 85.1% (44,481 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (7.7%) and Ireland (1.0%) .
Base: 52,242 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
44,481 AI-verified stores
4,025 AI-verified stores
503 AI-verified stores
400 AI-verified stores
368 AI-verified stores
327 AI-verified stores
296 AI-verified stores
276 AI-verified stores
232 AI-verified stores
193 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44481 | 85.14% |
| United States | 4025 | 7.70% |
| Ireland | 503 | 0.96% |
| Netherlands | 400 | 0.77% |
| Germany | 368 | 0.70% |
| Canada | 327 | 0.63% |
| Australia | 296 | 0.57% |
| France | 276 | 0.53% |
| China | 232 | 0.44% |
| South Africa | 193 | 0.37% |
| Spain | 184 | 0.35% |
| Poland | 156 | 0.30% |
| Italy | 153 | 0.29% |
| Hong Kong | 142 | 0.27% |
| India | 122 | 0.23% |
| Japan | 95 | 0.18% |
| Sweden | 75 | 0.14% |
| New Zealand | 72 | 0.14% |
| Slovakia | 71 | 0.14% |
| United Arab Emirates | 71 | 0.14% |
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
Custom
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
WooCommerce - Home & Garden
Custom - Electronics & Technology
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Big Cartel - Home & Garden
WooCommerce - Pets & Pet Supplies
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 65.8k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 46.6k | 70.85% |
| Phones | 20.8k | 31.68% |
| Ecommerce platform | 63.1k | 95.95% |
| Couriers | 65.8k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 33.3k | 50.65% |
| Categories | 54.1k | 82.18% |
| Social Media | 48.5k | 73.67% |
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 55.7k 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 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 Royal Mail e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 55.7k verified Royal Mail 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 30.8% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (34,322 stores) , followed by Facebook (30.7%) and Twitter (11.1%) .
Base: 48,474 stores with any detectable social profile (73.7% 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
34,322 stores
34,209 stores
12,332 stores
8,728 stores
7,004 stores
5,524 stores
4,606 stores
3,632 stores
782 stores
174 stores
Visual Distribution