The Courier Guy Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 2.2k verified e-commerce stores shipping with The Courier Guy. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 2.5k domains. 2.2k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
2.2k verified active stores out of 2.5k detected · 90.7% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce leads with 70.7% of stores with physical delivery (1,573 stores) , followed by Shopify (8.9%) and Wix eCommerce (8.1%) .
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)
1,573 stores
198 stores
181 stores
157 stores
38 stores
31 stores
10 stores
8 stores
8 stores
7 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1573 | 70.70% |
| Shopify | 198 | 8.90% |
| Wix eCommerce | 181 | 8.13% |
| Custom | 157 | 7.06% |
| PrestaShop | 38 | 1.71% |
| OpenCart | 31 | 1.39% |
| VirtueMart | 10 | 0.45% |
| Shopstar | 8 | 0.36% |
| Magento | 8 | 0.36% |
| nopCommerce | 7 | 0.31% |
| BigCommerce | 5 | 0.22% |
| WooCommerce, Stock Manager Advance (SMA) with Shop Module | 3 | 0.13% |
| Zoho Commerce | 2 | 0.09% |
| AbanteCart | 2 | 0.09% |
| PrestaShop, thirty bees | 2 | 0.09% |
All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 71.8% share of all The Courier Guy e-commerce stores (1,729) , with Shopify at 8.3% and Wix eCommerce at 8.3% (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)
1,729 stores
201 stores
201 stores
157 stores
39 stores
32 stores
10 stores
8 stores
8 stores
7 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1729 | 71.77% |
| Shopify | 201 | 8.34% |
| Wix eCommerce | 201 | 8.34% |
| Custom | 157 | 6.52% |
| PrestaShop | 39 | 1.62% |
| OpenCart | 32 | 1.33% |
| VirtueMart | 10 | 0.42% |
| Shopstar | 8 | 0.33% |
| Magento | 8 | 0.33% |
| nopCommerce | 7 | 0.29% |
| BigCommerce | 6 | 0.25% |
| WooCommerce, Stock Manager Advance (SMA) with Shop Module | 4 | 0.17% |
| Zoho Commerce | 3 | 0.12% |
| AbanteCart | 2 | 0.08% |
| PrestaShop, thirty bees | 2 | 0.08% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 19.8% of all stores (398 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (14.5%) and Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear (11.0%) .
Base: 2,014 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (89.8% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
398 stores
293 stores
221 stores
175 stores
168 stores
139 stores
105 stores
93 stores
87 stores
76 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 398 | 19.76% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 293 | 14.55% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 221 | 10.97% |
| Electronics & Technology | 175 | 8.69% |
| Food & Beverages | 168 | 8.34% |
| Home & Garden | 139 | 6.90% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 105 | 5.21% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 93 | 4.62% |
| Toys & Games | 87 | 4.32% |
| Tools & Hardware | 76 | 3.77% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 75 | 3.72% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 67 | 3.33% |
| Business & Industrial | 62 | 3.08% |
| Books & Media | 28 | 1.39% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 27 | 1.34% |
Payment Providers Distribution
MasterCard leads with 28.2% among AI-verified physical stores (231 stores) , followed by American Express (14.7%) and PayPal (13.4%) .
Base: 587 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (23.7% 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
231 stores
120 stores
110 stores
77 stores
62 stores
54 stores
40 stores
39 stores
30 stores
17 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| MasterCard | 231 | 28.21% |
| American Express | 120 | 14.65% |
| PayPal | 110 | 13.43% |
| PayGate | 77 | 9.40% |
| Stripe Connect | 62 | 7.57% |
| Apple Pay | 54 | 6.59% |
| VISA | 40 | 4.88% |
| Bolt | 39 | 4.76% |
| BitCoin | 30 | 3.66% |
| Google Pay | 17 | 2.08% |
| MasterPass | 14 | 1.71% |
| PayU | 11 | 1.34% |
| SagePay | 5 | 0.61% |
| Klarna | 5 | 0.61% |
| LiteCoin | 4 | 0.49% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 417 new stores were launched in The Courier Guy , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (43 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
43 stores launched
37 stores launched
31 stores launched
27 stores launched
41 stores launched
41 stores launched
33 stores launched
29 stores launched
46 stores launched
43 stores launched
34 stores launched
12 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 43 | 10.31% |
| 2026-02 | 37 | 8.87% |
| 2026-01 | 31 | 7.43% |
| 2025-12 | 27 | 6.47% |
| 2025-11 | 41 | 9.83% |
| 2025-10 | 41 | 9.83% |
| 2025-09 | 33 | 7.91% |
| 2025-08 | 29 | 6.95% |
| 2025-07 | 46 | 11.03% |
| 2025-06 | 43 | 10.31% |
| 2025-05 | 34 | 8.15% |
| 2025-04 | 12 | 2.88% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 2,243 active stores in The Courier Guy are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (111 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
111 active stores
389 active stores
199 active stores
171 active stores
181 active stores
207 active stores
202 active stores
110 active stores
135 active stores
116 active stores
56 active stores
41 active stores
28 active stores
51 active stores
21 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 | 4.95% |
| 2025 | 389 | 17.34% |
| 2024 | 199 | 8.87% |
| 2023 | 171 | 7.62% |
| 2022 | 181 | 8.07% |
| 2021 | 207 | 9.23% |
| 2020 | 202 | 9.01% |
| 2019 | 110 | 4.90% |
| 2018 | 135 | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 116 | 5.17% |
| 2016 | 56 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 41 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 28 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 51 | 2.27% |
| 2012 | 21 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 34 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 26 | 1.16% |
| 2009 | 31 | 1.38% |
| 2008 | 23 | 1.03% |
| 2007 | 28 | 1.25% |
| 2006 | 14 | 0.62% |
| 2005 | 16 | 0.71% |
| 2004 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2003 | 9 | 0.40% |
| 2002 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 2001 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2000 | 8 | 0.36% |
| 1999 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0.09% |
Geographic Distribution
South Africa leads with 99.7% (2,237 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (0.2%) and Morocco (0.0%) .
Base: 2,244 AI-verified stores across 10 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
2,237 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2237 | 99.69% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 0.18% |
| Morocco | 1 | 0.04% |
| United States | 1 | 0.04% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0.04% |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vietnam | 0 | 0.00% |
| Romania | 0 | 0.00% |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0.00% |
| India | 0 | 0.00% |
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 - Clothing & Accessories
Magento - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Toys & Games
WooCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
WooCommerce - Food & Beverages
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Custom - Health & Beauty
Custom - Health & Beauty
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 2.5k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 2.1k | 83.72% |
| Phones | 905.0 | 36.57% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.4k | 98.55% |
| Couriers | 2.5k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 587.0 | 23.72% |
| Categories | 2.1k | 86.34% |
| Social Media | 1.9k | 77.62% |
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 The Courier Guy e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 2.2k verified e-commerce stores on The Courier Guy - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across The Courier Guy 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 The Courier Guy e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 2.2k verified The Courier Guy 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 34.7% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,571 stores) , followed by Instagram (31.2%) and TikTok (7.3%) .
Base: 1,921 stores with any detectable social profile (77.6% 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
1,571 stores
1,413 stores
329 stores
326 stores
201 stores
199 stores
170 stores
161 stores
159 stores
4 stores
Visual Distribution