Gramedia
The online store of Indonesia's largest bookstore chain.
Gramedia at a glance
Gramedia is an e-commerce website and one of the most visited sites in Indonesia, currently ranked #124 in the country. It was founded in 1970 by Jakob Oetama, P.K. Ojong and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Today Gramedia is owned by Kompas Gramedia. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 15 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through product sales, e-book sales. Its closest rivals include tokopedia.com, shopee.co.id, bukalapak.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 14.1 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 14.5 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 15 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 15.9 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct48%
App-first shopping habit
- Organic search31%
- Paid search11%
- Social6%
- Referral & email4%
Audience & demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- Age 25-3430%
- Age 18-2423%
- Age 35-4422%
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
- ≈ 4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| gramedia | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| online shopping | Top 10 | High | — |
| discount codes | Top 10 | High | — |
| free delivery | 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
- ≈ 76% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading e-commerce apps in Indonesia
Company information
- Website
- gramedia.com
- Sector
- E-commerce
- Owner
- Kompas Gramedia
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Jakob Oetama, P.K. Ojong
- Founded
- 1970
- Headquarters
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Employees
- 5,000+
- Ownership
- Kompas Gramedia controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $300 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $300 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Gramedia operates an online retail and marketplace platform focused on Indonesia. The online store of Indonesia's largest bookstore chain. Revenue comes mainly from product sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Product sales
- E-book sales
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)
- #124 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading e-commerce site in Indonesia
- Global rank
- 4000
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| tokopedia.com | ≈ 9 million / month | #125 class competitor | — |
| shopee.co.id | ≈ 6.7 million / month | #126 class competitor | — |
| bukalapak.com | ≈ 4.5 million / month | #127 class competitor | — |
What is Gramedia?
Gramedia (gramedia.com) is an online retail and marketplace platform serving users in Indonesia. The online store of Indonesia's largest bookstore chain. It ranks #124 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the e-commerce category.
Who owns Gramedia?
The site is operated by Kompas Gramedia, founded by Jakob Oetama, P.K. Ojong. The company was established in 1970 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. It employs around 5,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Gramedia at roughly 15 million visits per month, about 0.5 million per day. Around 76% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 7.4 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How Gramedia makes money
Revenue comes primarily from product sales, alongside e-book sales.
Competitors in Indonesia
Its closest rivals include tokopedia.com, shopee.co.id, bukalapak.com.
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
- 1970
Gramedia is founded in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Growth phase
Expands its e-commerce offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #124 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
- Wide product assortment with competitive local pricing
- Established delivery and returns network
- Local payment methods and installment options
- Mature seller tools and campaign calendar
Cons
- Product quality varies between third-party sellers
- Returns and disputes can take time on marketplace orders
- Commissions and ad costs pressure smaller sellers
- International shipping coverage is limited
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Gramedia?
Gramedia is operated by Kompas Gramedia. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Gramedia headquartered?
Gramedia is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
When was Gramedia founded?
Gramedia was founded in 1970 by Jakob Oetama, P.K. Ojong.
How many employees does Gramedia have?
Gramedia employs approximately 5,000+ people.
What is Gramedia's revenue?
Gramedia's revenue: ≈ $300 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are Gramedia's competitors?
Main competitors in Indonesia include tokopedia.com, shopee.co.id, bukalapak.com.
How does Gramedia make money?
Mainly product sales, e-book sales.
Is Gramedia publicly traded?
No — Gramedia is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Kompas Gramedia.
How many visitors does Gramedia get?
Third-party estimates place Gramedia at roughly 15 million visits per month, mostly from Indonesia, with 76% mobile traffic.
Is Gramedia safe?
Gramedia is an established e-commerce site founded in 1970 and ranked #124 in Indonesia; use the official domain gramedia.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsgramedia.com
- 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