USPS Shipping Carrier Usage Database
Explore 293.1k verified e-commerce stores shipping with USPS. Discover logistics partnerships, geographic reach, and carrier adoption.
Detected across 319.8k domains. 293.1k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: April 2026
293.1k verified active stores out of 319.8k detected · 91.7% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify leads with 42.9% of stores with physical delivery (124,413 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (22.6%) and Custom (17.9%) .
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)
124,413 stores
65,614 stores
51,797 stores
16,138 stores
9,965 stores
6,027 stores
3,958 stores
3,263 stores
2,558 stores
2,061 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 124413 | 42.90% |
| WooCommerce | 65614 | 22.62% |
| Custom | 51797 | 17.86% |
| Wix eCommerce | 16138 | 5.56% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 9965 | 3.44% |
| BigCommerce | 6027 | 2.08% |
| Magento | 3958 | 1.36% |
| ShopBase | 3263 | 1.13% |
| Big Cartel | 2558 | 0.88% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 2061 | 0.71% |
| OpenCart | 1682 | 0.58% |
| PrestaShop | 863 | 0.30% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 666 | 0.23% |
| Volusion | 587 | 0.20% |
| nopCommerce | 431 | 0.15% |
All Stores Distribution
Shopify holds 40.3% share of all USPS e-commerce stores (125,791) , with WooCommerce at 23.8% and Custom at 16.6% (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)
125,791 stores
74,270 stores
51,797 stores
21,547 stores
15,401 stores
6,208 stores
4,120 stores
3,266 stores
2,630 stores
3,075 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 125791 | 40.26% |
| WooCommerce | 74270 | 23.77% |
| Custom | 51797 | 16.58% |
| Wix eCommerce | 21547 | 6.90% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 15401 | 4.93% |
| BigCommerce | 6208 | 1.99% |
| Magento | 4120 | 1.32% |
| ShopBase | 3266 | 1.05% |
| Big Cartel | 2630 | 0.84% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 3075 | 0.98% |
| OpenCart | 1719 | 0.55% |
| PrestaShop | 876 | 0.28% |
| Lightspeed eCom | 668 | 0.21% |
| Volusion | 603 | 0.19% |
| nopCommerce | 455 | 0.15% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories leads with 29.3% of all stores (65,491 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (18.4%) and Jewelry & Watches (8.3%) .
Base: 223,220 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (76.1% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
65,491 stores
41,078 stores
18,613 stores
12,898 stores
12,328 stores
12,169 stores
11,368 stores
8,777 stores
7,995 stores
7,529 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 65491 | 29.34% |
| Health & Beauty | 41078 | 18.40% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 18613 | 8.34% |
| Food & Beverages | 12898 | 5.78% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 12328 | 5.52% |
| Home & Garden | 12169 | 5.45% |
| Electronics & Technology | 11368 | 5.09% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 8777 | 3.93% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 7995 | 3.58% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 7529 | 3.37% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 7313 | 3.28% |
| Pets & Pet Supplies | 6129 | 2.75% |
| Toys & Games | 4387 | 1.97% |
| Tools & Hardware | 4046 | 1.81% |
| Books & Media | 3099 | 1.39% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 30.2% among AI-verified physical stores (82,630 stores) , followed by American Express (18.0%) and MasterCard (15.1%) .
Base: 137,228 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (42.9% 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
82,630 stores
49,420 stores
41,485 stores
30,912 stores
19,380 stores
10,615 stores
8,039 stores
7,603 stores
7,460 stores
4,862 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 82630 | 30.17% |
| American Express | 49420 | 18.04% |
| MasterCard | 41485 | 15.14% |
| Stripe Connect | 30912 | 11.29% |
| Apple Pay | 19380 | 7.08% |
| Google Pay | 10615 | 3.88% |
| VISA | 8039 | 2.93% |
| Bolt | 7603 | 2.78% |
| JCB | 7460 | 2.72% |
| Klarna | 4862 | 1.77% |
| Affirm | 2841 | 1.04% |
| Amazon Pay | 2806 | 1.02% |
| BitCoin | 2590 | 0.95% |
| Sezzle | 1715 | 0.63% |
| AliPay | 1563 | 0.57% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 74,172 new stores were launched in USPS , with the highest activity in 2026-02 (5,498 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
5,498 stores launched
7,793 stores launched
6,151 stores launched
6,296 stores launched
5,523 stores launched
4,913 stores launched
8,885 stores launched
5,409 stores launched
9,016 stores launched
5,617 stores launched
5,433 stores launched
3,638 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 5498 | 7.41% |
| 2026-01 | 7793 | 10.51% |
| 2025-12 | 6151 | 8.29% |
| 2025-11 | 6296 | 8.49% |
| 2025-10 | 5523 | 7.45% |
| 2025-09 | 4913 | 6.62% |
| 2025-08 | 8885 | 11.98% |
| 2025-07 | 5409 | 7.29% |
| 2025-06 | 9016 | 12.16% |
| 2025-05 | 5617 | 7.57% |
| 2025-04 | 5433 | 7.32% |
| 2025-03 | 3638 | 4.90% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 289,944 active stores in USPS are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (13,335 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
13,335 active stores
65,914 active stores
22,968 active stores
16,452 active stores
14,612 active stores
18,548 active stores
19,973 active stores
13,613 active stores
13,698 active stores
11,720 active stores
6,919 active stores
6,767 active stores
7,260 active stores
8,501 active stores
5,185 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13335 | 4.60% |
| 2025 | 65914 | 22.73% |
| 2024 | 22968 | 7.92% |
| 2023 | 16452 | 5.67% |
| 2022 | 14612 | 5.04% |
| 2021 | 18548 | 6.40% |
| 2020 | 19973 | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 13613 | 4.70% |
| 2018 | 13698 | 4.72% |
| 2017 | 11720 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 6919 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 6767 | 2.33% |
| 2014 | 7260 | 2.50% |
| 2013 | 8501 | 2.93% |
| 2012 | 5185 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 5842 | 2.01% |
| 2010 | 4432 | 1.53% |
| 2009 | 3856 | 1.33% |
| 2008 | 3191 | 1.10% |
| 2007 | 2972 | 1.03% |
| 2006 | 2446 | 0.84% |
| 2005 | 2423 | 0.84% |
| 2004 | 3140 | 1.08% |
| 2003 | 2605 | 0.90% |
| 2002 | 2274 | 0.78% |
| 2001 | 2508 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 2177 | 0.75% |
| 1999 | 2404 | 0.83% |
| 1998 | 1812 | 0.62% |
| 1997 | 1187 | 0.41% |
| 1996 | 933 | 0.32% |
| 1995 | 277 | 0.10% |
Geographic Distribution
United States leads with 86.0% (228,977 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (2.5%) and Canada (2.3%) .
Base: 266,356 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
228,977 AI-verified stores
6,549 AI-verified stores
6,006 AI-verified stores
4,882 AI-verified stores
3,603 AI-verified stores
2,294 AI-verified stores
1,947 AI-verified stores
1,902 AI-verified stores
1,819 AI-verified stores
1,559 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 228977 | 85.97% |
| United Kingdom | 6549 | 2.46% |
| Canada | 6006 | 2.25% |
| Germany | 4882 | 1.83% |
| China | 3603 | 1.35% |
| France | 2294 | 0.86% |
| India | 1947 | 0.73% |
| Hong Kong | 1902 | 0.71% |
| Australia | 1819 | 0.68% |
| Italy | 1559 | 0.59% |
| Netherlands | 1182 | 0.44% |
| Vietnam | 828 | 0.31% |
| Spain | 797 | 0.30% |
| South Africa | 791 | 0.30% |
| Brazil | 790 | 0.30% |
| Japan | 687 | 0.26% |
| Mexico | 481 | 0.18% |
| Sweden | 455 | 0.17% |
| Singapore | 441 | 0.17% |
| Ukraine | 366 | 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
Custom
Custom
Custom
Custom - Arts & Entertainment
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
Wix eCommerce - Clothing & Accessories
Shopify
Shopify - Jewelry & Watches
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 319.8k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 238.9k | 74.71% |
| Phones | 19.5k | 6.09% |
| Ecommerce platform | 316.4k | 98.94% |
| Couriers | 319.8k | 100.00% |
| Payment Providers | 137.2k | 42.91% |
| Categories | 235.5k | 73.63% |
| Social Media | 196.1k | 61.32% |
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 USPS e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 293.1k verified e-commerce stores on USPS - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across USPS 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 USPS e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 293.1k verified USPS 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 29.3% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (151,167 stores) , followed by Facebook (28.0%) and YouTube (10.5%) .
Base: 196,087 stores with any detectable social profile (61.3% 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
151,167 stores
144,617 stores
54,319 stores
51,858 stores
45,528 stores
38,608 stores
13,259 stores
12,970 stores
2,203 stores
1,192 stores
Visual Distribution