Track a Package

Your package is out there somewhere, and the tracking page either won’t load, won’t update, or doesn’t say what you need. Waiting without answers is the worst part of online shopping. The fix is simple: one tracking number, one app, and a clear status you can actually read. Here’s exactly how to track any package, find your number, and understand every update.

At Package Tracker we follow parcels across 1,700+ carriers, so we see exactly where tracking tends to break down. This guide is the short version of what actually works for almost any package.

How to track any package

You only need one thing to start: your tracking number. Once you have it, tracking takes seconds.

1. Find your tracking number in your order confirmation, shipping email, or store account.
2. Enter it once in the Package Tracker app. The app detects the carrier automatically, so you don’t have to guess whether it’s USPS, FedEx, or a local courier.
3. Follow live updates as your parcel moves from the warehouse to your door, and get a notification the moment the status changes.

The advantage of a single app is that you stop bouncing between carrier websites. Whether you’re waiting on a phone, a pair of shoes, or a parcel from overseas, every shipment sits in one list. Want the full app walkthrough first? See the Package Tracker app for iPhone.

Where to find your tracking number

Most tracking numbers are 10 to 22 characters long, made of letters and digits. You’ll usually find yours in one of these places:

Common places to look

• Shipping confirmation email from the store, often labeled “tracking number” or “track your order.”
• Your account on the retailer’s site, under “Orders” or “Order history.”
• A text message from the carrier if you opted in to SMS updates.
• The shipping label or receipt if you sent the parcel yourself.

If there’s no number anywhere

No number anywhere? You still have options. See how to track a package without a tracking number.

Tracking number formats by carrier

If you’re not sure who’s carrying your parcel, the format is a strong clue. The app detects this for you, but here’s a quick reference based on the carriers’ own systems, such as USPS tracking:

Carrier	Typical format	Example pattern
USPS	20-22 digits	9400 1000 0000 0000 0000 00
UPS	18 characters, starts with 1Z	1Z 999 AA1 01 2345 6784
FedEx	12 or 15 digits	1234 5678 9012
DHL Express	10 digits	1234567890
Amazon (TBA)	Starts with TBA + digits	TBA123456789000

What your tracking statuses mean

Carrier wording can be confusing. Here’s what the most common updates actually tell you:

• Label created / Shipment information received — the seller printed a label, but the carrier hasn’t scanned the parcel yet.
• In transit — your package is moving through the carrier’s network toward you.
• Out for delivery — it’s on the truck and should arrive today.
• Delivery exception — a delay happened (weather, address issue, or a missed scan).
• Delivered — the carrier marked it as dropped off. If you don’t see it, check around your door and with neighbors first.

Why your tracking isn’t updating

A frozen tracking page rarely means your parcel is lost. The usual causes are:

• No recent scan — packages aren’t scanned at every step, so updates can pause for a day or two, especially in transit or over weekends.
• Carrier handoff — international parcels switch between carriers, and tracking can go quiet during the handover.
• Customs — cross-border shipments can sit in customs clearance before the next scan.
• Wrong or mistyped number — double-check every character.

If the parcel hasn’t moved in days, see package stuck in transit. If the number returns nothing at all, here is the fix: tracking number not working.

Track international packages

International shipments are where single-carrier websites fall apart, because your parcel is handled by a sending carrier, an international leg, and a local delivery carrier. A universal tracker stitches those legs together so you see the whole journey in one timeline, including carriers like China Post, Royal Mail, and Japan Post.

Track orders from popular stores

Big marketplaces ship through many different carriers, so the store’s own tracking page often isn’t enough. Here are step-by-step guides for the most common ones:

• Walmart package tracking
• eBay order tracking
• Temu order tracking
• Shein order tracking
• Ray-Ban order tracking
• American Eagle order tracking

Track a specific carrier

• Hermes (Evri) tracking
• Yodel tracking
• LBC tracking
• GoFo tracking
• JCEX shipping & tracking
• NSD (Nonstop Delivery) tracking
• GlobalTranz freight tracking
• 1st Agent Express tracking
• DPD parcel tracking
• Royal Mail tracking
• InPost parcel tracking

Official carrier tracking vs Package Tracker

Carrier websites work fine when you have exactly one parcel from exactly one carrier. The moment you have several deliveries, or an international order that changes hands, an app saves real time:

• All your packages in one list instead of five browser tabs.
• Automatic carrier detection, so you never pick the wrong site.
• Push notifications on every status change.
• No account, no ads, and a built-in barcode scanner.

How to add a package to Package Tracker

1. Open the app and tap to add a shipment.
2. Paste or scan your tracking number with the built-in scanner.
3. Give it a name (like “Mom’s birthday gift”) so you can tell deliveries apart.
4. Turn on notifications and let the app watch the parcel for you.

Frequently asked questions