Azure Technology Adoption in E-commerce
Discover 6.6k verified e-commerce stores using Azure. Analyze technology adoption, market trends, integration patterns, and business insights.
Detected across 9.7k domains. 6.6k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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· · Next full refresh: June 2026
6.6k verified active stores out of 9.7k detected · 67.9% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Custom stores with 71.4% of stores with physical delivery (4,558 stores) , followed by nopCommerce (12.9%) and Storefront.ie (8.5%) .
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)
4,558 stores
822 stores
543 stores
87 stores
79 stores
56 stores
48 stores
46 stores
39 stores
23 stores
Visual Distribution
4,558 stores
822 stores
543 stores
87 stores
79 stores
56 stores
48 stores
46 stores
39 stores
23 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 4558 | 71.41% |
| nopCommerce | 822 | 12.88% |
| Storefront.ie | 543 | 8.51% |
| WooCommerce | 87 | 1.36% |
| Magento | 79 | 1.24% |
| Optimizely Commerce | 56 | 0.88% |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce | 48 | 0.75% |
| SAP Commerce Cloud | 46 | 0.72% |
| Oracle Commerce | 39 | 0.61% |
| AspDotNetStorefront | 23 | 0.36% |
Show broader dataset (all e-commerce signals)
All Stores Distribution
Custom holds 57.4% share of all Azure e-commerce stores (4,558) , with nopCommerce at 13.4% and Storefront.ie at 7.7% (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)
4,558 stores
1,062 stores
609 stores
405 stores
122 stores
151 stores
176 stores
83 stores
39 stores
628 stores
Visual Distribution
4,558 stores
1,062 stores
609 stores
405 stores
122 stores
151 stores
176 stores
83 stores
39 stores
628 stores
| Platform | Total Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Custom | 4558 | 57.41% |
| nopCommerce | 1062 | 13.38% |
| Storefront.ie | 609 | 7.67% |
| WooCommerce | 405 | 5.10% |
| Magento | 122 | 1.54% |
| Optimizely Commerce | 151 | 1.90% |
| Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce | 176 | 2.22% |
| SAP Commerce Cloud | 83 | 1.05% |
| Oracle Commerce | 39 | 0.49% |
| AspDotNetStorefront | 628 | 7.91% |
Categories Distribution
Electronics & Technology stores with 19.6% of all stores (1,145 stores) , followed by Health & Beauty (12.1%) and Food & Beverages (9.0%) .
Base: 5,844 AI-verified stores with physical delivery and detected product categories (88.8% of all verified stores). Percentages show share of stores within each category.
Top 10 Categories
1,145 stores
705 stores
525 stores
521 stores
461 stores
450 stores
366 stores
346 stores
256 stores
255 stores
Visual Distribution
1,145 stores
705 stores
525 stores
521 stores
461 stores
450 stores
366 stores
346 stores
256 stores
255 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics & Technology | 1145 | 19.59% |
| Health & Beauty | 705 | 12.06% |
| Food & Beverages | 525 | 8.98% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 521 | 8.92% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 461 | 7.89% |
| Business & Industrial | 450 | 7.70% |
| Home & Garden | 366 | 6.26% |
| Tools & Hardware | 346 | 5.92% |
| Toys & Games | 256 | 4.38% |
| Vehicles & Parts | 255 | 4.36% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal stores with 16.4% among AI-verified physical stores (455 stores) , followed by MasterCard (13.6%) and American Express (13.2%) .
Base: 2,136 AI-verified physical stores with detectable payment providers (22.0% 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
455 stores
378 stores
365 stores
327 stores
227 stores
219 stores
216 stores
149 stores
118 stores
118 stores
Visual Distribution
455 stores
378 stores
365 stores
327 stores
227 stores
219 stores
216 stores
149 stores
118 stores
118 stores
| Payment Provider | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 455 | 16.41% |
| MasterCard | 378 | 13.64% |
| American Express | 365 | 13.17% |
| Intuit | 327 | 11.80% |
| VISA | 227 | 8.19% |
| Bolt | 219 | 7.90% |
| Stripe Connect | 216 | 7.79% |
| Klarna | 149 | 5.38% |
| JCB | 118 | 4.26% |
| Apple Pay | 118 | 4.26% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
UPS stores with 40.2% among AI-verified physical stores (1,031 stores) , followed by USPS (14.2%) and FedEx (13.9%) .
Base: 2,083 AI-verified physical stores with detectable shipping carriers (21.5% 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
1,031 stores
364 stores
356 stores
212 stores
121 stores
119 stores
80 stores
63 stores
58 stores
52 stores
Visual Distribution
1,031 stores
364 stores
356 stores
212 stores
121 stores
119 stores
80 stores
63 stores
58 stores
52 stores
| Shipping Carrier | Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | 1031 | 40.23% |
| USPS | 364 | 14.20% |
| FedEx | 356 | 13.89% |
| DHL | 212 | 8.27% |
| DPD | 121 | 4.72% |
| TNT | 119 | 4.64% |
| Royal Mail | 80 | 3.12% |
| GLS | 63 | 2.46% |
| Australia Post | 58 | 2.26% |
| PostNord | 52 | 2.03% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 848 new stores were launched in Azure , with the highest activity in 2026-04 (64 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
64 stores launched
63 stores launched
64 stores launched
53 stores launched
73 stores launched
88 stores launched
64 stores launched
81 stores launched
76 stores launched
81 stores launched
99 stores launched
42 stores launched
Monthly Trend
7.5% of last 12 months
7.4% of last 12 months
7.5% of last 12 months
6.3% of last 12 months
8.6% of last 12 months
10.4% of last 12 months
7.5% of last 12 months
9.6% of last 12 months
9.0% of last 12 months
9.6% of last 12 months
11.7% of last 12 months
5.0% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 64 | 7.55% |
| 2026-03 | 63 | 7.43% |
| 2026-02 | 64 | 7.55% |
| 2026-01 | 53 | 6.25% |
| 2025-12 | 73 | 8.61% |
| 2025-11 | 88 | 10.38% |
| 2025-10 | 64 | 7.55% |
| 2025-09 | 81 | 9.55% |
| 2025-08 | 76 | 8.96% |
| 2025-07 | 81 | 9.55% |
| 2025-06 | 99 | 11.67% |
| 2025-05 | 42 | 4.95% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 6,487 active stores in Azure are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (255 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
255 active stores
833 active stores
501 active stores
359 active stores
343 active stores
402 active stores
461 active stores
219 active stores
228 active stores
234 active stores
129 active stores
126 active stores
121 active stores
153 active stores
108 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
3.9% of tracked active stores
12.8% of tracked active stores
7.7% of tracked active stores
5.5% of tracked active stores
5.3% of tracked active stores
6.2% of tracked active stores
7.1% of tracked active stores
3.4% of tracked active stores
3.5% of tracked active stores
3.6% of tracked active stores
2.0% of tracked active stores
1.9% of tracked active stores
1.9% of tracked active stores
2.4% of tracked active stores
1.7% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 255 | 3.93% |
| 2025 | 833 | 12.84% |
| 2024 | 501 | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 359 | 5.53% |
| 2022 | 343 | 5.29% |
| 2021 | 402 | 6.20% |
| 2020 | 461 | 7.11% |
| 2019 | 219 | 3.38% |
| 2018 | 228 | 3.51% |
| 2017 | 234 | 3.61% |
| 2016 | 129 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 126 | 1.94% |
| 2014 | 121 | 1.87% |
| 2013 | 153 | 2.36% |
| 2012 | 108 | 1.66% |
Geographic Distribution
United States stores with 37.8% (1,931 AI-verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (13.4%) and Australia (8.9%) .
Base: 5,109 AI-verified stores across 20 countries. Percentages show share among AI-verified stores.
Top 10 Countries
1,931 AI-verified stores
684 AI-verified stores
453 AI-verified stores
244 AI-verified stores
235 AI-verified stores
184 AI-verified stores
149 AI-verified stores
142 AI-verified stores
134 AI-verified stores
121 AI-verified stores
Visual Distribution
1,931 AI-verified stores
684 AI-verified stores
453 AI-verified stores
244 AI-verified stores
235 AI-verified stores
184 AI-verified stores
149 AI-verified stores
142 AI-verified stores
134 AI-verified stores
121 AI-verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1931 | 37.80% |
| United Kingdom | 684 | 13.39% |
| Australia | 453 | 8.87% |
| Canada | 244 | 4.78% |
| Sweden | 235 | 4.60% |
| Italy | 184 | 3.60% |
| Netherlands | 149 | 2.92% |
| Germany | 142 | 2.78% |
| Japan | 134 | 2.62% |
| Taiwan | 121 | 2.37% |
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
Custom - Toys & Games
Custom
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Custom
Custom
Custom - Electronics & Technology
Custom
Custom - Clothing & Accessories
Data Coverage
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 9.7k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 4.7k | 48.11% |
| Phones | 3.4k | 35.38% |
| Ecommerce platform | 9.3k | 95.57% |
| Couriers | 2.1k | 21.48% |
| Payment Providers | 2.1k | 22.03% |
| Categories | 6.2k | 64.22% |
| Social Media | 5.8k | 60.03% |
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 6.6k 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 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 Azure e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 6.6k verified Azure 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 28.8% among stores with at least one detectable social profile (3,533 stores) , followed by Instagram (22.7%) and YouTube (15.6%) .
Base: 5,821 stores with any detectable social profile (60.0% 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
3,533 stores
2,785 stores
1,914 stores
1,332 stores
1,324 stores
492 stores
400 stores
342 stores
112 stores
39 stores
Visual Distribution
3,533 stores
2,785 stores
1,914 stores
1,332 stores
1,324 stores
492 stores
400 stores
342 stores
112 stores
39 stores