Riyasewana
Sri Lanka's biggest vehicle marketplace.
Riyasewana at a glance
Riyasewana is an automotive website and one of the most visited sites in Sri Lanka, currently ranked #4 in the country. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Today Riyasewana is owned by Riyasewana. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 8 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through paid listings, dealer packages, advertising. Its closest rivals include ikman.lk, patpat.lk.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 7.5 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 7.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 8 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 8.5 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 Sri Lanka, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Sri Lanka86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 2.4 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
- Sri Lanka
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| riyasewana | 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
Company information
- Website
- riyasewana.com
- Sector
- Automotive
- Owner
- Riyasewana
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Ownership
- Riyasewana controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Sinhala, English
- 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
Riyasewana operates an automotive marketplace focused on Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's biggest vehicle marketplace. Revenue comes mainly from paid listings, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Paid listings
- Dealer packages
- Advertising
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International presence
- Primary market
- Sri Lanka
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Sri Lanka)
- #4 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading automotive site in Sri Lanka
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ikman.lk | ≈ 4.8 million / month | #5 class competitor | — |
| patpat.lk | ≈ 3.6 million / month | #6 class competitor | — |
What is Riyasewana?
Riyasewana (riyasewana.com) is an automotive marketplace serving users in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's biggest vehicle marketplace. It ranks #4 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the automotive category.
Who owns Riyasewana?
The site is operated by Riyasewana. The company was established in 2010 and is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Riyasewana at roughly 8 million visits per month, about 0.3 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 Riyasewana makes money
Revenue comes primarily from paid listings, alongside dealer packages, advertising.
Competitors in Sri Lanka
Its closest rivals include ikman.lk, patpat.lk.
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
- 2010
Riyasewana is founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Growth phase
Expands its automotive offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #4 among the most visited websites in Sri Lanka.
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 Riyasewana?
Riyasewana is operated by Riyasewana. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Riyasewana headquartered?
Riyasewana is headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
When was Riyasewana founded?
Riyasewana was founded in 2010.
What is Riyasewana's revenue?
Riyasewana does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from paid listings, dealer packages, advertising.
Who are Riyasewana's competitors?
Main competitors in Sri Lanka include ikman.lk, patpat.lk.
How does Riyasewana make money?
Mainly paid listings, dealer packages, advertising.
Is Riyasewana publicly traded?
No — Riyasewana is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Riyasewana.
How many visitors does Riyasewana get?
Third-party estimates place Riyasewana at roughly 8 million visits per month, mostly from Sri Lanka, with 70% mobile traffic.
Is Riyasewana safe?
Riyasewana is an established automotive site founded in 2010 and ranked #4 in Sri Lanka; use the official domain riyasewana.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsriyasewana.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSri Lanka 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