Etsy profile
A marketplace associated with handmade, designed and vintage products.
Personal meaning makes a product harder to compare on price alone.
Where the money comes from
Listing and transaction fees, payments and seller services generate revenue.
Sources (6)
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they made last year
Etsy, Inc.: USD 2.88 billion revenue in the year ended 2025-12-31. Net income: USD 163.0 million. Group/company figures.
Sources (4)
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
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- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
How much they keep
5.65% net margin for the year ended 2025-12-31: reported net income divided by revenue.
Sources (4)
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they’re worth
Etsy, Inc. (ETSY), 2026-10-16 snapshot: Market capitalisation: USD 7.81B.
Sources (5)
- Etsy, Inc. — dated market snapshotSecondary market data · accessed 18 October 2026
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Where the money is heading
Fees, payments and seller advertising monetise a marketplace built on the promise that a find feels more personal than mass retail.
Sources (6)
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Who runs it
Etsy, Inc.
Etsy is a publicly traded marketplace business. Independent shop owners supply the products, while the platform controls search, payments and marketplace rules.
Sources (5)
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- ETSY, INC — SEC company factsPrimary regulatory filing · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
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Photo credits
- Etsy, Inc. — Simple Icons contributors; Etsy, Inc. brand mark. CC0 1.0. Original monochrome SVG geometry unchanged; contained in a white tile.
What AI does here
Gift Mode combines AI and human curation; newer discovery tools organise products around aesthetics, trends and occasions. Search ranking also considers relevance and shop quality.
Sources (5)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Who supplies the brains
Etsy supplies discovery and marketplace tools. Individual sellers supply the design, production story and finished goods.
Sources (5)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
What it learns from you
Etsy describes buyer/seller account, verification, usage, device and cookie information and sharing within its group and with partners. Reviews and other profile activity can be public or indexed elsewhere. Personalised-advertising opt-outs do not stop all ads or remove records needed for orders and payments.
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- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Who checks its work
Etsy’s rules, listing enforcement and case process sit beside seller reviews. Production partners and digital products make reading the individual listing especially useful.
Sources (8)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
How much choice you have
Read how the item was made, delivery deadlines and digital-file details; control favourites and promotional notifications.
Sources (8)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
Editorial Trust score: 65/100
Assessed 18 October 2026
What they say vs what they do
15/25 points
Etsy’s creative-marketplace identity does not make every listing handmade, unique or independently verified. The platform and each seller also have distinct responsibilities, so the seller’s own terms and evidence remain part of a buying decision.
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- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
What they know—and what they do with it
15/25 points
Etsy describes buyer/seller account, verification, usage, device and cookie information and sharing within its group and with partners. Reviews and other profile activity can be public or indexed elsewhere. Personalised-advertising opt-outs do not stop all ads or remove records needed for orders and payments.
Sources (6)
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Quality vs Quantity
15/25 points
A marketplace theme does not independently verify how every item was made.
Sources (8)
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
How much control you really have
20/25 points
Read how the item was made, delivery deadlines and digital-file details; control favourites and promotional notifications.
Sources (8)
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — Trust evidencePublic primary documentation · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy — official product pagePrimary product · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More — Apple App StorePrimary store metadata · accessed 18 October 2026
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Who does it better
Comparison priority: the maker, materials, originality and actual deliverable. A digital download and a made-to-order physical piece require different checks.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
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Reinforcement— The reward
Finding a distinctive gift or personalised item rewards exploring. Favouriting a listing stores the possibility for later.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Prompts & Cues— The trigger
Shop updates, offers and reminders bring a nearly chosen purchase back into view.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Response Effort— The easy path
Gift Mode and personalised discovery turn a broad occasion into a narrower set of suggestions.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Social Influence— The crowd
Reviews, shop history and seller presentation create trust in businesses you have never met.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
Loss Aversion & Scarcity— The pressure
One-off inventory, occasion deadlines and personalisation lead times make delay costly. A birthday or wedding supplies a genuine reason to decide.
Sources (3)
- Search, Advertisement & Recommendation Ranking Disclosures - Our House Rules | EtsyPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- Etsy’s journey to become the ultimate gifting destinationPublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
- The starting point for special: Etsy unveils new AI-powered discovery experiencePublic product or reporting · accessed 18 October 2026
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