Royal Mail Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 81.8k verified e-commerce stores shipping with Royal Mail. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 91.1k domains. 81.8k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
81.8k verified active stores out of 91.1k detected · 89.8% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify leads with 43.2% of stores with physical delivery (34,876 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (24.0%) and Custom (11.1%) .
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)
34,876 stores
19,401 stores
8,923 stores
7,229 stores
3,647 stores
1,653 stores
889 stores
761 stores
760 stores
714 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 34876 | 43.22% |
| WooCommerce | 19401 | 24.04% |
| Custom | 8923 | 11.06% |
| Wix eCommerce | 7229 | 8.96% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 3647 | 4.52% |
| Magento | 1653 | 2.05% |
| EKM | 889 | 1.10% |
| Big Cartel | 761 | 0.94% |
| OpenCart | 760 | 0.94% |
| BigCommerce | 714 | 0.88% |
| PrestaShop | 661 | 0.82% |
| ShopWired | 480 | 0.59% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 428 | 0.53% |
| nopCommerce | 152 | 0.19% |
| Visualsoft | 115 | 0.14% |
All Stores Distribution
Shopify holds 39.6% share of all Royal Mail e-commerce stores (35,171) , with WooCommerce at 26.1% and Custom at 10.1% (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)
35,171 stores
23,119 stores
8,923 stores
9,283 stores
5,241 stores
1,712 stores
921 stores
808 stores
788 stores
749 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 35171 | 39.63% |
| WooCommerce | 23119 | 26.05% |
| Custom | 8923 | 10.05% |
| Wix eCommerce | 9283 | 10.46% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 5241 | 5.91% |
| Magento | 1712 | 1.93% |
| EKM | 921 | 1.04% |
| Big Cartel | 808 | 0.91% |
| OpenCart | 788 | 0.89% |
| BigCommerce | 749 | 0.84% |
| PrestaShop | 671 | 0.76% |
| ShopWired | 482 | 0.54% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 598 | 0.67% |
| nopCommerce | 161 | 0.18% |
| Visualsoft | 115 | 0.13% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 23.0% of all stores (14,725 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (17.6%) and Jewelry & Watches (10.3%) .
Base: 64,147 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (78.4% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
14,725 stores
11,308 stores
6,593 stores
4,736 stores
4,614 stores
4,343 stores
3,573 stores
2,919 stores
1,980 stores
1,866 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 14725 | 22.96% |
| Health & Beauty | 11308 | 17.63% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 6593 | 10.28% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4736 | 7.38% |
| Food & Beverages | 4614 | 7.19% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 4343 | 6.77% |
| Home & Garden | 3573 | 5.57% |
| Electronics & Technology | 2919 | 4.55% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 1980 | 3.09% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 1866 | 2.91% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 1771 | 2.76% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 1740 | 2.71% |
| Toys & Games | 1471 | 2.29% |
| Tools & Hardware | 1336 | 2.08% |
| Books & Media | 1172 | 1.83% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 29.2% among AI-verified physical stores (24,435 stores) , followed by Stripe Connect (14.6%) and American Express (12.0%) .
Base: 44,253 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (48.6% 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
24,435 stores
12,197 stores
10,014 stores
8,398 stores
6,588 stores
6,400 stores
5,141 stores
1,891 stores
1,840 stores
1,626 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 24435 | 29.22% |
| Stripe Connect | 12197 | 14.59% |
| American Express | 10014 | 11.98% |
| MasterCard | 8398 | 10.04% |
| Klarna | 6588 | 7.88% |
| Apple Pay | 6400 | 7.65% |
| Google Pay | 5141 | 6.15% |
| Bolt | 1891 | 2.26% |
| Clearpay | 1840 | 2.20% |
| SagePay | 1626 | 1.94% |
| VISA | 1599 | 1.91% |
| JCB | 1317 | 1.57% |
| Amazon Pay | 832 | 0.99% |
| BitCoin | 673 | 0.80% |
| Worldpay | 671 | 0.80% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 11,244 new stores were launched in Royal Mail , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (1,007 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
1,007 stores launched
1,087 stores launched
973 stores launched
1,088 stores launched
1,031 stores launched
1,027 stores launched
1,033 stores launched
866 stores launched
843 stores launched
867 stores launched
716 stores launched
706 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1007 | 8.96% |
| 2026-01 | 1087 | 9.67% |
| 2025-12 | 973 | 8.65% |
| 2025-11 | 1088 | 9.68% |
| 2025-10 | 1031 | 9.17% |
| 2025-09 | 1027 | 9.13% |
| 2025-08 | 1033 | 9.19% |
| 2025-07 | 866 | 7.70% |
| 2025-06 | 843 | 7.50% |
| 2025-05 | 867 | 7.71% |
| 2025-04 | 716 | 6.37% |
| 2025-03 | 706 | 6.28% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 81,300 active stores in Royal Mail are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (2,096 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
2,096 active stores
10,614 active stores
6,264 active stores
4,475 active stores
4,809 active stores
6,231 active stores
6,672 active stores
4,085 active stores
4,843 active stores
4,112 active stores
2,461 active stores
2,411 active stores
2,446 active stores
2,828 active stores
2,005 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2096 | 2.58% |
| 2025 | 10614 | 13.06% |
| 2024 | 6264 | 7.70% |
| 2023 | 4475 | 5.50% |
| 2022 | 4809 | 5.92% |
| 2021 | 6231 | 7.66% |
| 2020 | 6672 | 8.21% |
| 2019 | 4085 | 5.02% |
| 2018 | 4843 | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 4112 | 5.06% |
| 2016 | 2461 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 2411 | 2.97% |
| 2014 | 2446 | 3.01% |
| 2013 | 2828 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2005 | 2.47% |
| 2011 | 1886 | 2.32% |
| 2010 | 1675 | 2.06% |
| 2009 | 1500 | 1.85% |
| 2008 | 1264 | 1.55% |
| 2007 | 1100 | 1.35% |
| 2006 | 1035 | 1.27% |
| 2005 | 846 | 1.04% |
| 2004 | 1067 | 1.31% |
| 2003 | 854 | 1.05% |
| 2002 | 675 | 0.83% |
| 2001 | 725 | 0.89% |
| 2000 | 911 | 1.12% |
| 1999 | 747 | 0.92% |
| 1998 | 365 | 0.45% |
| 1997 | 189 | 0.23% |
| 1996 | 94 | 0.12% |
| 1995 | 15 | 0.02% |
Geographic Distribution
United Kingdom leads with 86.5% (68,058 AI-verified stores) , followed by United States (6.9%) and Netherlands (0.8%) .
Base: 78,641 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
68,058 AI-verified stores
5,400 AI-verified stores
641 AI-verified stores
634 AI-verified stores
522 AI-verified stores
484 AI-verified stores
435 AI-verified stores
384 AI-verified stores
341 AI-verified stores
303 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68058 | 86.54% |
| United States | 5400 | 6.87% |
| Netherlands | 641 | 0.82% |
| Ireland | 634 | 0.81% |
| Australia | 522 | 0.66% |
| Germany | 484 | 0.62% |
| Canada | 435 | 0.55% |
| France | 384 | 0.49% |
| China | 341 | 0.43% |
| Hong Kong | 303 | 0.39% |
| Spain | 222 | 0.28% |
| Italy | 186 | 0.24% |
| South Africa | 176 | 0.22% |
| India | 168 | 0.21% |
| Poland | 164 | 0.21% |
| Sweden | 127 | 0.16% |
| Japan | 113 | 0.14% |
| United Arab Emirates | 101 | 0.13% |
| Vietnam | 94 | 0.12% |
| Belgium | 88 | 0.11% |
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
Custom - Arts & Entertainment
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
HCL Commerce - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Books & Media
Shopify
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Custom - Food & Beverages
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 91.1k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 73.1k | 80.23% |
| Phones | 27.5k | 30.15% |
| Ecommerce platform | 90.1k | 98.89% |
| Couriers | 91.1k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 44.3k | 48.56% |
| Categories | 68.7k | 75.41% |
| Social Media | 69.2k | 75.88% |
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 81.8k 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 81.8k 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 31.5% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (53,740 stores) , followed by Facebook (29.8%) and Twitter (10.1%) .
Base: 69,155 stores with any detectable social profile (75.9% 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
53,740 stores
50,867 stores
17,308 stores
13,911 stores
13,876 stores
9,345 stores
5,857 stores
4,659 stores
957 stores
309 stores
Visual Distribution