The Courier Guy Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 2.3k verified e-commerce stores shipping with The Courier Guy. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 2.5k domains. 2.3k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
2.3k verified active stores out of 2.5k detected · 91.2% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
WooCommerce stores with 69.7% of stores with physical delivery (1,605 stores) , followed by Shopify (10.1%) and Wix eCommerce (7.8%) .
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)
1,605 stores
233 stores
180 stores
170 stores
35 stores
30 stores
10 stores
10 stores
8 stores
7 stores
Visual Distribution
1,605 stores
233 stores
180 stores
170 stores
35 stores
30 stores
10 stores
10 stores
8 stores
7 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1605 | 69.69% |
| Shopify | 233 | 10.12% |
| Wix eCommerce | 180 | 7.82% |
| Custom | 170 | 7.38% |
| PrestaShop | 35 | 1.52% |
| OpenCart | 30 | 1.30% |
| Shopstar | 10 | 0.43% |
| VirtueMart | 10 | 0.43% |
| Magento | 8 | 0.35% |
| nopCommerce | 7 | 0.30% |
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All Stores Distribution
WooCommerce holds 70.7% share of all The Courier Guy e-commerce stores (1,752) , with Shopify at 9.6% and Wix eCommerce at 8.0% (May 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)
1,752 stores
237 stores
198 stores
170 stores
36 stores
31 stores
10 stores
10 stores
8 stores
7 stores
Visual Distribution
1,752 stores
237 stores
198 stores
170 stores
36 stores
31 stores
10 stores
10 stores
8 stores
7 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | 1752 | 70.73% |
| Shopify | 237 | 9.57% |
| Wix eCommerce | 198 | 7.99% |
| Custom | 170 | 6.86% |
| PrestaShop | 36 | 1.45% |
| OpenCart | 31 | 1.25% |
| Shopstar | 10 | 0.40% |
| VirtueMart | 10 | 0.40% |
| Magento | 8 | 0.32% |
| nopCommerce | 7 | 0.28% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty stores with 20.6% of all stores (432 stores) , followed by Clothing & Accessories (14.2%) and Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear (10.6%) .
Base: 2,095 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (90.1% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
432 stores
297 stores
222 stores
179 stores
176 stores
139 stores
111 stores
94 stores
89 stores
85 stores
Visual Distribution
432 stores
297 stores
222 stores
179 stores
176 stores
139 stores
111 stores
94 stores
89 stores
85 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 432 | 20.62% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 297 | 14.18% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 222 | 10.60% |
| Electronics & Technology | 179 | 8.54% |
| Food & Beverages | 176 | 8.40% |
| Home & Garden | 139 | 6.63% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 111 | 5.30% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 94 | 4.49% |
| Toys & Games | 89 | 4.25% |
| Tools & Hardware | 85 | 4.06% |
Payment Providers Distribution
MasterCard stores with 27.7% among AI-verified physical stores (240 stores) , followed by American Express (14.9%) and PayPal (13.6%) .
Base: 613 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (24.1% 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
240 stores
129 stores
118 stores
84 stores
62 stores
56 stores
44 stores
41 stores
32 stores
21 stores
Visual Distribution
240 stores
129 stores
118 stores
84 stores
62 stores
56 stores
44 stores
41 stores
32 stores
21 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| MasterCard | 240 | 27.68% |
| American Express | 129 | 14.88% |
| PayPal | 118 | 13.61% |
| PayGate | 84 | 9.69% |
| Stripe Connect | 62 | 7.15% |
| Apple Pay | 56 | 6.46% |
| VISA | 44 | 5.07% |
| Bolt | 41 | 4.73% |
| BitCoin | 32 | 3.69% |
| Google Pay | 21 | 2.42% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 459 new stores were launched in The Courier Guy , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (64 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
64 stores launched
43 stores launched
37 stores launched
32 stores launched
27 stores launched
38 stores launched
43 stores launched
35 stores launched
28 stores launched
50 stores launched
42 stores launched
20 stores launched
Monthly Trend
13.9% of last 12 months
9.4% of last 12 months
8.1% of last 12 months
7.0% of last 12 months
5.9% of last 12 months
8.3% of last 12 months
9.4% of last 12 months
7.6% of last 12 months
6.1% of last 12 months
10.9% of last 12 months
9.2% of last 12 months
4.4% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 64 | 13.94% |
| 2026-03 | 43 | 9.37% |
| 2026-02 | 37 | 8.06% |
| 2026-01 | 32 | 6.97% |
| 2025-12 | 27 | 5.88% |
| 2025-11 | 38 | 8.28% |
| 2025-10 | 43 | 9.37% |
| 2025-09 | 35 | 7.63% |
| 2025-08 | 28 | 6.10% |
| 2025-07 | 50 | 10.89% |
| 2025-06 | 42 | 9.15% |
| 2025-05 | 20 | 4.36% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 2,323 active stores in The Courier Guy are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (183 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
183 active stores
391 active stores
201 active stores
172 active stores
179 active stores
208 active stores
202 active stores
111 active stores
136 active stores
118 active stores
59 active stores
39 active stores
28 active stores
51 active stores
20 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
7.9% of tracked active stores
16.8% of tracked active stores
8.7% of tracked active stores
7.4% of tracked active stores
7.7% of tracked active stores
9.0% of tracked active stores
8.7% of tracked active stores
4.8% of tracked active stores
5.9% of tracked active stores
5.1% of tracked active stores
2.5% of tracked active stores
1.7% of tracked active stores
1.2% of tracked active stores
2.2% of tracked active stores
0.9% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 183 | 7.88% |
| 2025 | 391 | 16.83% |
| 2024 | 201 | 8.65% |
| 2023 | 172 | 7.40% |
| 2022 | 179 | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 208 | 8.95% |
| 2020 | 202 | 8.70% |
| 2019 | 111 | 4.78% |
| 2018 | 136 | 5.85% |
| 2017 | 118 | 5.08% |
| 2016 | 59 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 39 | 1.68% |
| 2014 | 28 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 51 | 2.20% |
| 2012 | 20 | 0.86% |
Geographic Distribution
South Africa stores with 99.5% (2,313 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (0.2%) and Vietnam (0.0%) .
Base: 2,324 AI-verified stores across 15 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
2,313 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
2,313 AI-verified stores
4 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
1 AI-verified stores
0 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2313 | 99.53% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 0.17% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 0.04% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0.04% |
| Germany | 1 | 0.04% |
| United States | 1 | 0.04% |
| Portugal | 1 | 0.04% |
| France | 1 | 0.04% |
| Morocco | 1 | 0.04% |
| Poland | 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 - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Health & Beauty
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Health & Beauty
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 2.5k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 2.1k | 83.95% |
| Phones | 1.5k | 59.30% |
| Ecommerce platform | 2.5k | 98.43% |
| Couriers | 2.5k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 613.0 | 24.06% |
| Categories | 2.2k | 87.09% |
| Social Media | 2.0k | 77.08% |
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 2.3k 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 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 The Courier Guy e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 2.3k verified The Courier Guy 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
Facebook stores with 34.6% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (1,614 stores) , followed by Instagram (31.4%) and TikTok (7.4%) .
Base: 1,964 stores with any detectable social profile (77.1% 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
1,614 stores
1,462 stores
346 stores
329 stores
210 stores
199 stores
168 stores
167 stores
163 stores
5 stores
Visual Distribution
1,614 stores
1,462 stores
346 stores
329 stores
210 stores
199 stores
168 stores
167 stores
163 stores
5 stores