Since ramping up the shop again this January after a bit of a health journey hiatus, I'm rekindling my expertise in the world of ETSY. Podcasts, YouTube channels, Etsy Ads, you name it, I'm looking for it. I came across a really nifty trick on how to search for a particular product and have the search only show BESTSELLERS in that category. Are your wheels spinning yet?
Currently this is not a searchable option within filters and probably for good reason. It may give away too much valuable information too easily. But if you know this hidden workaround you can most definitely get a look into the secret world of ANY searchable ETSY product. This allows you to find what people are willing to spend their money on in that moment in time and do a deep dive into how those specific listings are structured.
As I work to update my listing titles, images and keywords from 2022 to now, this workaround has been a lifesaver. I promise you it is not difficult. And to make it even easier, I've created step by step instructions below AND a tutorial. Hoping this little trick will be as helpful to you as its been to me!
1.) In the Etsy search bar, type a detailed name of the product you're most interested in discovering the bestsellers for.
2.) Once the search has populated, select "All Filters" and then "Star Sellers" and then "show results."
3.) Once populated, scroll up to the URL bar that has the website address and scroll all the way to the end on the right. Notice the last few words at the end of the address bar say "1&is_star_seller=true" The trick here is to replace the word "star" with the word "best". So your search should then show "1&is_best_seller=true" Press enter/return and voila! All your results showing are bestsellers. Now the real work can begin!
For those of you who are more visual, watch my tutorial below:
Happy Mocking!
Jenny
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Jenny
April 09, 2025
Oh my goodness Mary it’s so great to hear from you! I remember your family well and loved our sessions together. I’m so glad to hear you’ve found this ETSY content helpful – wishing you and your family the best (and your Etsy store too!).