PayFast Technology Adoption in E-commerce
Discover 87 verified e-commerce stores using PayFast. Analyze technology adoption, market trends, integration patterns, and business insights.
Detected across 90 domains. 87 verified as active stores with physical delivery.
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87 verified active stores out of 90 detected · 96.7% verification rate
E-commerce Platforms Distribution
Shopify stores with 95.4% of stores with physical delivery (83 stores) , followed by Custom (2.3%) and WooCommerce (1.1%) .
Base: 87 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)
83 stores
2 stores
1 stores
1 stores
Visual Distribution
83 stores
2 stores
1 stores
1 stores
| Platform | Stores with Physical Delivery | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 83 | 95.40% |
| Custom | 2 | 2.30% |
| WooCommerce | 1 | 1.15% |
| Shopify, Zoorix | 1 | 1.15% |
Show broader dataset (all e-commerce signals)
Websites with E-commerce Signals
Shopify holds 95.6% share of detected PayFast e-commerce signals (86) , with Custom at 2.2% and WooCommerce at 1.1% (March 2026) .
Base: 90 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)
86 websites
2 websites
1 websites
1 websites
Visual Distribution
86 websites
2 websites
1 websites
1 websites
| Platform | Websites with Signals | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | 86 | 95.56% |
| Custom | 2 | 2.22% |
| WooCommerce | 1 | 1.11% |
| Shopify, Zoorix | 1 | 1.11% |
Categories Distribution
Clothing & Accessories stores with 26.4% of all stores (23 stores) , followed by Electronics & Technology (16.1%) and Health & Beauty (12.6%) .
Base: 87 active verified stores, including stores without a detected category. Percentages use this full population, not only the displayed categories.
Top 10 Categories
23 stores
14 stores
11 stores
6 stores
5 stores
5 stores
5 stores
4 stores
3 stores
3 stores
Visual Distribution
23 stores
14 stores
11 stores
6 stores
5 stores
5 stores
5 stores
4 stores
3 stores
3 stores
| Category | Number of Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & Accessories | 23 | 26.44% |
| Electronics & Technology | 14 | 16.09% |
| Health & Beauty | 11 | 12.64% |
| Home & Garden | 6 | 6.90% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 5 | 5.75% |
| Toys & Games | 5 | 5.75% |
| Sporting Goods & Outdoor Gear | 5 | 5.75% |
| Furniture & Home Decor | 4 | 4.60% |
| Tools & Hardware | 3 | 3.45% |
| Baby & Toddler | 3 | 3.45% |
Payment Providers Distribution
MasterCard accounts for 22.7% of displayed detection occurrences (5 occurrences) , followed by PayPal (18.2%) and American Express (13.6%) .
Base: 22 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
5 occurrences
4 occurrences
3 occurrences
3 occurrences
2 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
Visual Distribution
5 occurrences
4 occurrences
3 occurrences
3 occurrences
2 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
| Payment Provider | Detection Occurrences | Share of Displayed Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| MasterCard | 5 | 22.73% |
| PayPal | 4 | 18.18% |
| American Express | 3 | 13.64% |
| Apple Pay | 3 | 13.64% |
| Stripe Connect | 2 | 9.09% |
| VISA | 1 | 4.55% |
| BitCoin | 1 | 4.55% |
| Visa Checkout | 1 | 4.55% |
| PayGate | 1 | 4.55% |
| Google Pay | 1 | 4.55% |
Shipping Carriers Distribution
The Courier Guy accounts for 43.8% of displayed detection occurrences (14 occurrences) , followed by UPS (12.5%) and FedEx (9.4%) .
Base: 32 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
Visual Distribution
14 occurrences
4 occurrences
3 occurrences
3 occurrences
2 occurrences
2 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
1 occurrences
| Shipping Carrier | Detection Occurrences | Share of Displayed Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| The Courier Guy | 14 | 43.75% |
| UPS | 4 | 12.50% |
| FedEx | 3 | 9.38% |
| Pudo | 3 | 9.38% |
| DHL | 2 | 6.25% |
| Fastway | 2 | 6.25% |
| GLS | 1 | 3.13% |
| Aramex | 1 | 3.13% |
| Speedy | 1 | 3.13% |
| USPS | 1 | 3.13% |
Store Launch Timeline
Over the past 12 months, 3 new stores were launched in PayFast , with the highest activity in 2025-03 (3 stores) , demonstrating ongoing growth in the e-commerce market.
Last 12 Months
3 stores launched
Monthly Trend
100.0% of last 12 months
| Month | Stores Launched | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 | 100.00% |
Active Stores by Launch Year
Currently, 87 active stores in PayFast are tracked in our database , with the most stores launched in 2025 (3 stores still active) . This shows the distribution of currently active stores by their original launch year.
Active Stores by Launch Year
3 active stores
9 active stores
7 active stores
12 active stores
11 active stores
6 active stores
9 active stores
6 active stores
7 active stores
1 active stores
1 active stores
2 active stores
4 active stores
2 active stores
1 active stores
Distribution by Launch Year
3.4% of tracked active stores
10.3% of tracked active stores
8.0% of tracked active stores
13.8% of tracked active stores
12.6% of tracked active stores
6.9% of tracked active stores
10.3% of tracked active stores
6.9% of tracked active stores
8.0% of tracked active stores
1.1% of tracked active stores
1.1% of tracked active stores
2.3% of tracked active stores
4.6% of tracked active stores
2.3% of tracked active stores
1.1% of tracked active stores
| Launch Year | Active Stores | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3.45% |
| 2024 | 9 | 10.34% |
| 2023 | 7 | 8.05% |
| 2022 | 12 | 13.79% |
| 2021 | 11 | 12.64% |
| 2020 | 6 | 6.90% |
| 2019 | 9 | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 6 | 6.90% |
| 2017 | 7 | 8.05% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2.30% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4.60% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2.30% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1.15% |
Geographic Distribution
South Africa stores with 98.9% (86 active verified stores) , followed by Pakistan (1.1%) .
Base: 87 active verified stores, including stores with unknown country. Percentages use the full population, not only the displayed countries.
Top 10 Countries
86 active verified stores
1 active verified stores
Visual Distribution
86 active verified stores
1 active verified stores
| Country | AI-Verified Store Count | Market Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 86 | 98.85% |
| Pakistan | 1 | 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.
Shopify - Electronics & Technology
Shopify - Home & Garden
Shopify - Furniture & Home Decor
Shopify - Electronics & Technology
Shopify - Tools & Hardware
Data Coverage
Coverage among all domains with this detected signal, including non-active profiles; not just active stores.
| Field | Rows count | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Website | 90 | 100.00% |
| Emails | 42 | 46.67% |
| Phones | 42 | 46.67% |
| Ecommerce platform | 90 | 100.00% |
| Couriers | 18 | 20.00% |
| Payment Providers | 15 | 16.67% |
| Categories | 81 | 90.00% |
| Social Media | 81 | 90.00% |
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 PayFast e-commerce landscape:
Analyze 87 verified e-commerce stores on PayFast - technology adoption, market share, competitive positioning.
- Track Competitive Shifts
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Monitor platform migrations, technology adoption, and market share changes across PayFast 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 PayFast e-commerce intelligence?
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We track 87 verified PayFast 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
Instagram accounts for 32.7% of displayed detection occurrences (74 occurrences) , followed by Facebook (31.4%) and TikTok (9.7%) .
Base: 226 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
74 occurrences
71 occurrences
22 occurrences
21 occurrences
13 occurrences
11 occurrences
10 occurrences
4 occurrences
Visual Distribution
74 occurrences
71 occurrences
22 occurrences
21 occurrences
13 occurrences
11 occurrences
10 occurrences
4 occurrences