Etsy News & Updates
Last updated October 23, 2026
eBay is buying Depop from Etsy for $1.2B, realizing a $425M loss in five years
eBay acquires fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion
Google launches agentic commerce features with Etsy and Wayfair
Google rolls out AI shopping agents for Etsy and Wayfair users
Etsy restricts public access to its Technical Issues forum
Etsy sues trade group to affirm Section 230 protection
Etsy overhauls its Insider membership program
#247 – Chinese tariffs (again), Etsy’s membership program, & PayPal’s retail media network
Everything We Know About OpenAI’s launch of Instant Checkout in ChatGPT with Etsy & Shopify
Etsy is beta testing new ad tools that leave a lot to be desired
#239 – Amazon Perishables, eBay 2.0, and Etsy’s advertising black hole
Etsy cracks down on 3D and laser printed items
Etsy quietly tightens creativity standards, targeting 3D prints, digital vintage files, and generic goods
Etsy to block Pirate Ship and other 3rd party shipping apps?
#185 – Etsy Prime, Temu protests, & BNPL’s future
#182 – Etsy’s reawakening, Wix checkout customization, and Amazon’s penalty for selling on Target
#97 – Amazon kills four services, Etsy goes vertical, & Black Friday results
#63 – Etsy’s Seller Strike, Visa’s NFT Program, & Wix Food Delivery
#24 – Shopify 2.0, Bienvenido Etsy, & PayPal POS
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