# Etsy: Shop from Real People

> Online Marketplace for Special

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id477128284](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id477128284)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id477128284`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Etsy, Inc.
- **Category:** Shopping
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (7,261,213 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.93
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2011-11-16
- **Size:** 189 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/etsy-shop-from-real-people/id477128284)
- **Website:** [https://www.etsy.com/mobile](https://www.etsy.com/mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.etsy.com/legal/privacy](https://www.etsy.com/legal/privacy)

## Description

Etsy: Shop Home, Style & More brings the global marketplace of handmade, vintage, and personalized items to your browser. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces from independent makers—from home decor and jewelry to art and clothing—and enjoy features like in-app chats with sellers, real-time order tracking, and secure checkout.

With 15+ categories, search by image for similar finds, save favorites in collections, and receive timely offers and gift ideas via the Etsy app. Perfect for shoppers seeking unique pieces and a supportive community of small shops worldwide.

## Rankings

- #38 — Overall
- #1 — easy
- #1 — etsy
- #6 — ebay
- #6 — shop
- #8 — poshmark

## Review summary

Users praise Etsy for its vast, handmade catalog, supporting small businesses, and finding unique gifts from real artists with a strong community. However, many reviews cite persistent app issues (search/login failures), challenging refunds/exchanges, and high shipping costs. A number of buyers also express concern about AI-generated images and patterns undermining trust in listings, along with app-driven UX annoyances. Overall, the platform’s core appeal remains strong for discovering craft items, but reliability, trust, and value-related pain points need attention.

### Pros

- Vast selection of handmade items from real artists, making it easy to find unique or hard-to-find gifts.
- Support for small businesses with personable, responsive sellers and a friendly community.
- Quality-focused, craft-driven products with meaningful stories behind items.
- Good overall shopping experience across many categories and gift options.

### Cons

- Recurring app reliability problems: search bar disappears, loading or login failures.
- Difficult refunds or exchanges; seller policies often don’t offer easy refunds.
- High shipping costs and concerns about price/value.
- Concerns about AI-generated images/patterns undermining trust in listings.
- App UX annoyances and tracking limitations (pop-ups urging app use; app-only tracking).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id477128284)