Carsome Indonesia
An Indonesian used car buying and selling platform with inspection and financing.
Carsome Indonesia at a glance
Carsome Indonesia is an automotive website and one of the most visited sites in Indonesia, currently ranked #184 in the country. It was founded in 2015 by Eric Cheng, Jun Ng, Lim Ming Yu, Jason Tan and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Indonesian operations). Today Carsome Indonesia is owned by Carsome Group. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 6 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through vehicle sales, financing. Its closest rivals include mobil123.com, olx.co.id, carmudi.co.id.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 5.6 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 5.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 6 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 6.4 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 Indonesia, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Indonesia86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 1.8 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
- Indonesia
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| carsome indonesia | 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 Indonesia 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 Indonesia
Company information
- Website
- carsome.id
- Sector
- Automotive
- Owner
- Carsome Group
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Eric Cheng, Jun Ng, Lim Ming Yu, Jason Tan
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Indonesian operations)
- Employees
- 500+
- Ownership
- Carsome Group controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Carsome Indonesia operates an automotive marketplace focused on Indonesia. An Indonesian used car buying and selling platform with inspection and financing. Revenue comes mainly from vehicle sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Vehicle sales
- Financing
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- Indonesia
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Indonesia)
- #184 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading automotive site in Indonesia
- Global rank
- 9000
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| mobil123.com | ≈ 3.6 million / month | #185 class competitor | — |
| olx.co.id | ≈ 2.7 million / month | #186 class competitor | — |
| carmudi.co.id | ≈ 1.8 million / month | #187 class competitor | — |
What is Carsome Indonesia?
Carsome Indonesia (carsome.id) is an automotive marketplace serving users in Indonesia. An Indonesian used car buying and selling platform with inspection and financing. It ranks #184 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the automotive category.
Who owns Carsome Indonesia?
The site is operated by Carsome Group, founded by Eric Cheng, Jun Ng, Lim Ming Yu, Jason Tan. The company was established in 2015 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Indonesian operations). It employs around 500+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Carsome Indonesia at roughly 6 million visits per month, about 0.2 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 Carsome Indonesia makes money
Revenue comes primarily from vehicle sales, alongside financing.
Competitors in Indonesia
Its closest rivals include mobil123.com, olx.co.id, carmudi.co.id.
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
- 2015
Carsome Indonesia is founded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Indonesian operations).
- Growth phase
Expands its automotive offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #184 among the most visited websites in Indonesia.
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 Carsome Indonesia?
Carsome Indonesia is operated by Carsome Group. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Carsome Indonesia headquartered?
Carsome Indonesia is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Indonesian operations).
When was Carsome Indonesia founded?
Carsome Indonesia was founded in 2015 by Eric Cheng, Jun Ng, Lim Ming Yu, Jason Tan.
How many employees does Carsome Indonesia have?
Carsome Indonesia employs approximately 500+ people.
What is Carsome Indonesia's revenue?
Carsome Indonesia's revenue: ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are Carsome Indonesia's competitors?
Main competitors in Indonesia include mobil123.com, olx.co.id, carmudi.co.id.
How does Carsome Indonesia make money?
Mainly vehicle sales, financing.
Is Carsome Indonesia publicly traded?
No — Carsome Indonesia is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Carsome Group.
How many visitors does Carsome Indonesia get?
Third-party estimates place Carsome Indonesia at roughly 6 million visits per month, mostly from Indonesia, with 70% mobile traffic.
Is Carsome Indonesia safe?
Carsome Indonesia is an established automotive site founded in 2015 and ranked #184 in Indonesia; use the official domain carsome.id and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementscarsome.id
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageIndonesia 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.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos