Carlist.my
Malaysia's car marketplace for new and used vehicles.
Carlist.my at a glance
Carlist.my is an automotive website and one of the most visited sites in Malaysia, currently ranked #7 in the country. It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Today Carlist.my is owned by Carlist Group / iCar Asia. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 14 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through dealer listing subscriptions, private listing fees, advertising from manufacturers. Its closest rivals include mudah.my, carsome.my.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 13.2 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 13.6 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 14 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 14.8 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct44%
- Organic search38%
- Paid search10%
- Referral5%
- Social3%
Audience & demographics
- Men68%
- Women32%
- Age 25-3428%
- Age 35-4427%
- Age 45-5421%
The audience is concentrated in Malaysia, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Malaysia86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 4.2 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Malaysia
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| carlist.my | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| used cars | Top 10 | High | — |
| car prices | Top 10 | High | — |
| car reviews | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Malaysia web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 70% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading automotive apps in Malaysia
Company information
- Website
- carlist.my
- Sector
- Automotive
- Owner
- Carlist Group / iCar Asia
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Ownership
- Carlist Group / iCar Asia controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Carlist.my operates an automotive marketplace focused on Malaysia. Malaysia's car marketplace for new and used vehicles. Revenue comes mainly from dealer listing subscriptions, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Dealer listing subscriptions
- Private listing fees
- Advertising from manufacturers
- Finance and insurance lead fees
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International presence
- Primary market
- Malaysia
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Malaysia)
- #7 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading automotive site in Malaysia
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| mudah.my | ≈ 8.4 million / month | #8 class competitor | — |
| carsome.my | ≈ 6.3 million / month | #9 class competitor | — |
What is Carlist.my?
Carlist.my (carlist.my) is an automotive marketplace serving users in Malaysia. Malaysia's car marketplace for new and used vehicles. It ranks #7 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the automotive category.
Who owns Carlist.my?
The site is operated by Carlist Group / iCar Asia. The company was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Carlist.my at roughly 14 million visits per month, about 0.5 million per day. Around 70% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 8.1 pages per visit with an average session of 7 min.
How Carlist.my makes money
Revenue comes primarily from dealer listing subscriptions, alongside private listing fees, advertising from manufacturers, finance and insurance lead fees.
Competitors in Malaysia
Its closest rivals include mudah.my, carsome.my.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2000
Carlist.my is founded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Growth phase
Expands its automotive offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #7 among the most visited websites in Malaysia.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Deepest local vehicle inventory
- Detailed specification and price comparison tools
- Dealer and private listings side by side
- Financing and insurance partners integrated
Cons
- Dealer listing costs are high
- Price data can lag the real market
- Vehicle history checks are a paid add-on
- Regional coverage uneven outside big cities
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Carlist.my?
Carlist.my is operated by Carlist Group / iCar Asia. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Carlist.my headquartered?
Carlist.my is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
When was Carlist.my founded?
Carlist.my was founded in 2000.
What is Carlist.my's revenue?
Carlist.my does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from dealer listing subscriptions, private listing fees, advertising from manufacturers, finance and insurance lead fees.
Who are Carlist.my's competitors?
Main competitors in Malaysia include mudah.my, carsome.my.
How does Carlist.my make money?
Mainly dealer listing subscriptions, private listing fees, advertising from manufacturers, finance and insurance lead fees.
Is Carlist.my publicly traded?
No — Carlist.my is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Carlist Group / iCar Asia.
How many visitors does Carlist.my get?
Third-party estimates place Carlist.my at roughly 14 million visits per month, mostly from Malaysia, with 70% mobile traffic.
Is Carlist.my safe?
Carlist.my is an established automotive site founded in 2000 and ranked #7 in Malaysia; use the official domain carlist.my and HTTPS.
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Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementscarlist.my
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageMalaysia and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
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Announcements and support
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Company and hiring updates
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