Azure Technology Adoption in E-commerce
Discover 6.3k verified e-commerce stores using Azure. Analyze technology adoption, market trends, integration patterns, and business insights.
Detected across 9.5k domains. 6.3k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
· · Next full refresh: May 2026
6.3k verified active stores out of 9.5k detected · 65.8% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Custom leads with 69.5% of stores with physical delivery (4,215 stores) , followed by nopCommerce (13.6%) and Storefront.ie (9.2%) .
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)
4,215 stores
827 stores
559 stores
93 stores
89 stores
60 stores
46 stores
41 stores
39 stores
22 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 4215 | 69.52% |
| nopCommerce | 827 | 13.64% |
| Storefront.ie | 559 | 9.22% |
| WooCommerce | 93 | 1.53% |
| Magento | 89 | 1.47% |
| Optimizely Commerce | 60 | 0.99% |
| SAP Commerce Cloud | 46 | 0.76% |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce | 41 | 0.68% |
| Oracle Commerce | 39 | 0.64% |
| AspDotNetStorefront | 22 | 0.36% |
| Voracio | 17 | 0.28% |
| Shopify | 16 | 0.26% |
| Oxatis | 13 | 0.21% |
| nopCommerce with Venture Theme and SevenSpikes Plugins | 13 | 0.21% |
| Storbie | 13 | 0.21% |
All Stores Distribution
Custom holds 51.8% share of all Azure e-commerce stores (4,215) , with nopCommerce at 13.0% and Storefront.ie at 7.7% (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)
4,215 stores
1,061 stores
629 stores
397 stores
131 stores
161 stores
85 stores
151 stores
39 stores
802 stores
Visual Distribution
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 4215 | 51.76% |
| nopCommerce | 1061 | 13.03% |
| Storefront.ie | 629 | 7.72% |
| WooCommerce | 397 | 4.88% |
| Magento | 131 | 1.61% |
| Optimizely Commerce | 161 | 1.98% |
| SAP Commerce Cloud | 85 | 1.04% |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce | 151 | 1.85% |
| Oracle Commerce | 39 | 0.48% |
| AspDotNetStorefront | 802 | 9.85% |
| Voracio | 17 | 0.21% |
| Shopify | 28 | 0.34% |
| Oxatis | 19 | 0.23% |
| nopCommerce with Venture Theme and SevenSpikes Plugins | 99 | 1.22% |
| Storbie | 309 | 3.79% |
Categories Distribution
Health & Beauty leads with 13.3% of all stores (723 stores) , followed by Electronics & Technology (10.7%) and Food & Beverages (10.1%) .
Base: 5,453 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (87.1% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
723 stores
585 stores
552 stores
532 stores
484 stores
469 stores
368 stores
360 stores
266 stores
262 stores
Visual Distribution
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Beauty | 723 | 13.26% |
| Electronics & Technology | 585 | 10.73% |
| Food & Beverages | 552 | 10.12% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 532 | 9.76% |
| Business & Industrial | 484 | 8.88% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 469 | 8.60% |
| Tools & Hardware | 368 | 6.75% |
| Home & Garden | 360 | 6.60% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 266 | 4.88% |
| Toys & Games | 262 | 4.80% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 211 | 3.87% |
| Office Supplies | 202 | 3.70% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 193 | 3.54% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 126 | 2.31% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 120 | 2.20% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal leads with 17.7% among AI-verified physical stores (472 stores) , followed by MasterCard (14.5%) and American Express (13.7%) .
Base: 2,050 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (21.6% 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
472 stores
386 stores
365 stores
227 stores
220 stores
216 stores
215 stores
153 stores
111 stores
108 stores
Visual Distribution
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 472 | 17.74% |
| MasterCard | 386 | 14.51% |
| American Express | 365 | 13.72% |
| VISA | 227 | 8.53% |
| Stripe Connect | 220 | 8.27% |
| Bolt | 216 | 8.12% |
| Intuit | 215 | 8.08% |
| Klarna | 153 | 5.75% |
| JCB | 111 | 4.17% |
| Apple Pay | 108 | 4.06% |
| Google Pay | 79 | 2.97% |
| Amazon Pay | 36 | 1.35% |
| SagePay | 25 | 0.94% |
| iDEAL | 24 | 0.90% |
| Adyen | 23 | 0.86% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
UPS leads with 36.2% among AI-verified physical stores (906 stores) , followed by FedEx (14.9%) and USPS (14.9%) .
Base: 1,978 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (20.8% coverage of all stores). Percentages show share of detected carrier instances (stores may use multiple carriers).
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
906 stores
373 stores
373 stores
227 stores
124 stores
119 stores
82 stores
68 stores
58 stores
57 stores
Visual Distribution
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | 906 | 36.18% |
| FedEx | 373 | 14.90% |
| USPS | 373 | 14.90% |
| DHL | 227 | 9.07% |
| TNT | 124 | 4.95% |
| DPD | 119 | 4.75% |
| Royal Mail | 82 | 3.27% |
| GLS | 68 | 2.72% |
| Australia Post | 58 | 2.32% |
| PostNord | 57 | 2.28% |
| Speedy | 30 | 1.20% |
| Canada Post | 29 | 1.16% |
| Hermes | 21 | 0.84% |
| Correios | 19 | 0.76% |
| Estes | 18 | 0.72% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 624 new stores were launched in Azure , with the highest activity in 2026-03 (62 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
62 stores launched
55 stores launched
47 stores launched
62 stores launched
61 stores launched
45 stores launched
61 stores launched
43 stores launched
54 stores launched
53 stores launched
51 stores launched
30 stores launched
Monthly Trend
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 62 | 9.94% |
| 2026-02 | 55 | 8.81% |
| 2026-01 | 47 | 7.53% |
| 2025-12 | 62 | 9.94% |
| 2025-11 | 61 | 9.78% |
| 2025-10 | 45 | 7.21% |
| 2025-09 | 61 | 9.78% |
| 2025-08 | 43 | 6.89% |
| 2025-07 | 54 | 8.65% |
| 2025-06 | 53 | 8.49% |
| 2025-05 | 51 | 8.17% |
| 2025-04 | 30 | 4.81% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 6,151 active stores in Azure are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (164 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
164 active stores
610 active stores
455 active stores
331 active stores
336 active stores
372 active stores
463 active stores
221 active stores
219 active stores
244 active stores
130 active stores
128 active stores
121 active stores
160 active stores
116 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 164 | 2.67% |
| 2025 | 610 | 9.92% |
| 2024 | 455 | 7.40% |
| 2023 | 331 | 5.38% |
| 2022 | 336 | 5.46% |
| 2021 | 372 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 463 | 7.53% |
| 2019 | 221 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 219 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 244 | 3.97% |
| 2016 | 130 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 128 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 121 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 160 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 116 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 133 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 148 | 2.41% |
| 2009 | 134 | 2.18% |
| 2008 | 134 | 2.18% |
| 2007 | 145 | 2.36% |
| 2006 | 111 | 1.80% |
| 2005 | 101 | 1.64% |
| 2004 | 120 | 1.95% |
| 2003 | 118 | 1.92% |
| 2002 | 123 | 2.00% |
| 2001 | 153 | 2.49% |
| 2000 | 171 | 2.78% |
| 1999 | 164 | 2.67% |
| 1998 | 120 | 1.95% |
| 1997 | 82 | 1.33% |
| 1996 | 94 | 1.53% |
| 1995 | 30 | 0.49% |
Geographic Distribution
United States leads with 38.9% (1,859 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (13.2%) and Australia (6.6%) .
Base: 4,779 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
1,859 AI-verified stores
630 AI-verified stores
316 AI-verified stores
264 AI-verified stores
205 AI-verified stores
171 AI-verified stores
141 AI-verified stores
135 AI-verified stores
126 AI-verified stores
124 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1859 | 38.90% |
| United Kingdom | 630 | 13.18% |
| Australia | 316 | 6.61% |
| Sweden | 264 | 5.52% |
| Canada | 205 | 4.29% |
| Italy | 171 | 3.58% |
| Germany | 141 | 2.95% |
| Japan | 135 | 2.82% |
| Netherlands | 126 | 2.64% |
| Taiwan | 124 | 2.59% |
| Norway | 118 | 2.47% |
| Belgium | 93 | 1.95% |
| Ireland | 91 | 1.90% |
| France | 88 | 1.84% |
| New Zealand | 81 | 1.69% |
| Poland | 77 | 1.61% |
| Denmark | 73 | 1.53% |
| South Africa | 72 | 1.51% |
| Switzerland | 60 | 1.26% |
| Brazil | 55 | 1.15% |
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.
HCL Commerce - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom - Toys & Games
Shopify - Home & Garden
Salesforce Commerce Cloud - Furniture & Home Decor
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Custom
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 9.5k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 4.9k | 51.05% |
| Phones | 2.5k | 25.90% |
| Ecommerce platform | 9.1k | 95.51% |
| Couriers | 2.0k | 20.80% |
| Payment Providers | 2.1k | 21.55% |
| Categories | 5.9k | 61.80% |
| Social Media | 6.2k | 64.92% |
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 Azure e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 6.3k verified e-commerce stores on Azure - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Azure 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 Azure e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 6.3k verified Azure 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 29.1% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (3,656 stores) , followed by Instagram (22.6%) and YouTube (15.5%) .
Base: 6,175 stores with any detectable social profile (64.9% 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
3,656 stores
2,844 stores
1,948 stores
1,377 stores
1,342 stores
504 stores
409 stores
338 stores
130 stores
36 stores
Visual Distribution