Patreon Technology Adoption in E-commerce
Discover 4.4k verified e-commerce stores using Patreon. Analyze technology adoption, market trends, integration patterns, and business insights.
Detected across 15.5k domains. 4.4k verified as active stores with physical delivery.
This is a public report preview. Use the catalog, exports or API for account lists. Fields depend on your plan; coverage varies by merchant.
4.4k verified active stores out of 15.5k detected · 28.5% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify stores with 38.7% of stores with physical delivery (1,713 stores) , followed by WooCommerce (22.9%) and Squarespace Commerce (15.4%) .
Base: 4,423 active verified stores, including those without a detected platform. Rankings show leading platform combinations; displayed percentages need not sum to 100%. 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)
1,713 stores
1,012 stores
681 stores
471 stores
409 stores
24 stores
22 stores
15 stores
13 stores
10 stores
Visual Distribution
1,713 stores
1,012 stores
681 stores
471 stores
409 stores
24 stores
22 stores
15 stores
13 stores
10 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 1713 | 38.73% |
| WooCommerce | 1012 | 22.88% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 681 | 15.40% |
| Wix eCommerce | 471 | 10.65% |
| Custom | 409 | 9.25% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 24 | 0.54% |
| Big Cartel | 22 | 0.50% |
| OpenCart | 15 | 0.34% |
| BigCommerce | 13 | 0.29% |
| PrestaShop | 10 | 0.23% |
Show broader dataset (all e-commerce signals)
Websites with E-commerce Signals
Shopify holds 13.0% share of detected Patreon e-commerce signals (2,017) , with WooCommerce at 31.4% and Squarespace Commerce at 30.4% (June 2026) .
Base: 15,502 domains in this report's signal population, including domains without a detected platform. This is not a store count: it can include redirects and non-transactional sites. Displayed percentages need not sum to 100%.
Top 10 Platforms (All Signals)
2,017 websites
4,863 websites
4,716 websites
2,939 websites
409 websites
142 websites
23 websites
21 websites
15 websites
13 websites
Visual Distribution
2,017 websites
4,863 websites
4,716 websites
2,939 websites
409 websites
142 websites
23 websites
21 websites
15 websites
13 websites
| Platform | Websites with Signals | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 2017 | 13.01% |
| WooCommerce | 4863 | 31.37% |
| Squarespace Commerce | 4716 | 30.42% |
| Wix eCommerce | 2939 | 18.96% |
| Custom | 409 | 2.64% |
| GoDaddy Online Store | 142 | 0.92% |
| Big Cartel | 23 | 0.15% |
| OpenCart | 21 | 0.14% |
| BigCommerce | 15 | 0.10% |
| PrestaShop | 13 | 0.08% |
Categories Distribution
Toys & Games stores with 23.8% of all stores (1,053 stores) , followed by Arts & Entertainment (22.5%) and Clothing & Accessories (8.4%) .
Base: 4,423 active verified stores, including stores without a detected category. Percentages use this full population, not only the displayed categories.
Top 10 Categories
1,053 stores
997 stores
370 stores
362 stores
307 stores
278 stores
122 stores
90 stores
65 stores
38 stores
Visual Distribution
1,053 stores
997 stores
370 stores
362 stores
307 stores
278 stores
122 stores
90 stores
65 stores
38 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Toys & Games | 1053 | 23.81% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 997 | 22.54% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 370 | 8.37% |
| Health & Beauty | 362 | 8.18% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 307 | 6.94% |
| Books & Media | 278 | 6.29% |
| Food & Beverages | 122 | 2.76% |
| Gifts & Special Occasions | 90 | 2.03% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 65 | 1.47% |
| Electronics & Technology | 38 | 0.86% |
Payment Providers Distribution
PayPal accounts for 32.5% of displayed detection occurrences (584 occurrences) , followed by Stripe Connect (12.1%) and Apple Pay (11.7%) .
Base: 1,798 provider detection occurrences in the displayed ranking, from active stores. One store can contribute multiple occurrences. These percentages are not the share of unique stores or all detections.
Detected from checkout/payment scripts and provider tags; off-site/manual payments excluded where undetectable.
Top 10 Payment Providers
584 occurrences
218 occurrences
211 occurrences
200 occurrences
189 occurrences
147 occurrences
106 occurrences
96 occurrences
26 occurrences
21 occurrences
Visual Distribution
584 occurrences
218 occurrences
211 occurrences
200 occurrences
189 occurrences
147 occurrences
106 occurrences
96 occurrences
26 occurrences
21 occurrences
| Payment Provider | Detection Occurrences | Share of Displayed Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | 584 | 32.48% |
| Stripe Connect | 218 | 12.12% |
| Apple Pay | 211 | 11.74% |
| Google Pay | 200 | 11.12% |
| Klarna | 189 | 10.51% |
| AfterPay | 147 | 8.18% |
| American Express | 106 | 5.90% |
| MasterCard | 96 | 5.34% |
| Bolt | 26 | 1.45% |
| VISA | 21 | 1.17% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
USPS accounts for 38.4% of displayed detection occurrences (261 occurrences) , followed by UPS (16.6%) and DHL (15.0%) .
Base: 680 carrier detection occurrences in the displayed ranking, from active stores. One store can contribute multiple occurrences. These percentages are not the share of unique stores or all detections.
Detected from checkout/shipping pages and shipment widgets; cross-border carriers included where visible.
Top 10 Shipping Carriers
261 occurrences
113 occurrences
102 occurrences
64 occurrences
62 occurrences
20 occurrences
16 occurrences
15 occurrences
14 occurrences
13 occurrences
Visual Distribution
261 occurrences
113 occurrences
102 occurrences
64 occurrences
62 occurrences
20 occurrences
16 occurrences
15 occurrences
14 occurrences
13 occurrences
| Shipping Carrier | Detection Occurrences | Share of Displayed Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 261 | 38.38% |
| UPS | 113 | 16.62% |
| DHL | 102 | 15.00% |
| Royal Mail | 64 | 9.41% |
| FedEx | 62 | 9.12% |
| Australia Post | 20 | 2.94% |
| Canada Post | 16 | 2.35% |
| Hermes | 15 | 2.21% |
| Deutsche Post | 14 | 2.06% |
| PostNL | 13 | 1.91% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 332 new stores were launched in Patreon , with the highest activity in 2026-05 (15 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
15 stores launched
26 stores launched
26 stores launched
18 stores launched
27 stores launched
26 stores launched
39 stores launched
36 stores launched
31 stores launched
30 stores launched
45 stores launched
13 stores launched
Monthly Trend
4.5% of last 12 months
7.8% of last 12 months
7.8% of last 12 months
5.4% of last 12 months
8.1% of last 12 months
7.8% of last 12 months
11.7% of last 12 months
10.8% of last 12 months
9.3% of last 12 months
9.0% of last 12 months
13.6% of last 12 months
3.9% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 | 4.52% |
| 2026-04 | 26 | 7.83% |
| 2026-03 | 26 | 7.83% |
| 2026-02 | 18 | 5.42% |
| 2026-01 | 27 | 8.13% |
| 2025-12 | 26 | 7.83% |
| 2025-11 | 39 | 11.75% |
| 2025-10 | 36 | 10.84% |
| 2025-09 | 31 | 9.34% |
| 2025-08 | 30 | 9.04% |
| 2025-07 | 45 | 13.55% |
| 2025-06 | 13 | 3.92% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 4,365 active stores in Patreon are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2026 (113 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
113 active stores
412 active stores
388 active stores
388 active stores
398 active stores
426 active stores
444 active stores
291 active stores
277 active stores
243 active stores
145 active stores
130 active stores
122 active stores
105 active stores
65 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
2.6% of tracked active stores
9.4% of tracked active stores
8.9% of tracked active stores
8.9% of tracked active stores
9.1% of tracked active stores
9.8% of tracked active stores
10.2% of tracked active stores
6.7% of tracked active stores
6.3% of tracked active stores
5.6% of tracked active stores
3.3% of tracked active stores
3.0% of tracked active stores
2.8% of tracked active stores
2.4% of tracked active stores
1.5% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 | 2.59% |
| 2025 | 412 | 9.44% |
| 2024 | 388 | 8.89% |
| 2023 | 388 | 8.89% |
| 2022 | 398 | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 426 | 9.76% |
| 2020 | 444 | 10.17% |
| 2019 | 291 | 6.67% |
| 2018 | 277 | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 243 | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 145 | 3.32% |
| 2015 | 130 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 122 | 2.79% |
| 2013 | 105 | 2.41% |
| 2012 | 65 | 1.49% |
Geographic Distribution
United States stores with 53.3% (2,359 active verified stores) , followed by United Kingdom (8.0%) and Canada (4.6%) .
Base: 4,423 active verified stores, including stores with unknown country. Percentages use the full population, not only the displayed countries.
Top 10 Countries
2,359 active verified stores
355 active verified stores
205 active verified stores
143 active verified stores
131 active verified stores
82 active verified stores
70 active verified stores
61 active verified stores
37 active verified stores
37 active verified stores
Visual Distribution
2,359 active verified stores
355 active verified stores
205 active verified stores
143 active verified stores
131 active verified stores
82 active verified stores
70 active verified stores
61 active verified stores
37 active verified stores
37 active verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2359 | 53.33% |
| United Kingdom | 355 | 8.03% |
| Canada | 205 | 4.63% |
| Germany | 143 | 3.23% |
| Australia | 131 | 2.96% |
| France | 82 | 1.85% |
| Spain | 70 | 1.58% |
| Netherlands | 61 | 1.38% |
| South Africa | 37 | 0.84% |
| Japan | 37 | 0.84% |
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.
WooCommerce
Custom
Custom
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
WooCommerce - Jewelry & Watches
New Stores
Recently launched stores detected by ShopRank in the last full month.
Shopify - Clothing & Accessories
Wix eCommerce - Arts & Entertainment
WooCommerce - Health & Beauty
WooCommerce - Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear
Shopify - Books & Media
Data Coverage
Coverage among all domains with this detected signal, including non-active profiles; not just active stores.
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 15.5k | 100.00% |
| Emails | 7.1k | 46.03% |
| Phones | 1.3k | 8.62% |
| Ecommerce platform | 15.3k | 98.81% |
| Couriers | 1.1k | 7.34% |
| Payment Providers | 2.4k | 15.33% |
| Categories | 4.6k | 29.40% |
| Social Media | 15.4k | 99.25% |
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
- Periodic index updates
- Market sizing and segmentation
Strategic Intelligence
Custom research and competitive analysis
Tailored intelligence for strategic decisions
- Custom market reports and analysis
- Competitive landscape monitoring
- Direct support from the founder
- Flexible licensing and enterprise pricing
Market Intelligence
Understand the Patreon e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 4.4k verified e-commerce stores on Patreon - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across Patreon 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
- Index updates; historical datasets by agreement
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 Patreon e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 4.4k verified Patreon e-commerce stores whose profiles can include: 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 rebuild the searchable index typically every 2–4 weeks. Observation dates vary by source and field; a rebuild does not mean every website was observed again. This public report has its own publication date and may use an older snapshot than the live catalog. Coverage varies by field and market. A missing payment or carrier signal means we did not detect it, not that the merchant does not use it.
- 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
Patreon accounts for 25.5% of displayed detection occurrences (4,361 occurrences) , followed by Instagram (21.2%) and YouTube (14.8%) .
Base: 17,089 social-platform detection occurrences in the displayed ranking, from active stores. One store can contribute multiple occurrences. These percentages are not the share of unique stores or all detections.
Links and embeds detected on public pages; private/hidden profiles not counted.
Top 10 Social Platforms
4,361 occurrences
3,615 occurrences
2,536 occurrences
2,534 occurrences
1,361 occurrences
1,203 occurrences
527 occurrences
465 occurrences
307 occurrences
180 occurrences
Visual Distribution
4,361 occurrences
3,615 occurrences
2,536 occurrences
2,534 occurrences
1,361 occurrences
1,203 occurrences
527 occurrences
465 occurrences
307 occurrences
180 occurrences