How to write a Depop listing that sells
Depop has no separate title. The first line of the description is what shows first, so it has to say what the item is and why it is good, in a few words.
What a good Depop listing looks like
- A first line that works as a title: what it is and why someone would want it.
- How to style it and the look it gives, in short lines that read well on a phone.
- Size, condition and every flaw, stated plainly.
- A short line inviting people to message or buy.
- Up to 5 hashtags that buyers actually search: style, era, brand and item type.
Lengths SnapList writes to
| Title | No separate title: the first line of the description does that job |
|---|---|
| Description | Up to 1,000 characters |
| Hashtags | Up to 5 |
| Seller fee (US) | 3.3% + $0.45 (calculator) |
These are the limits SnapList holds its Depop listings to. Fees checked 2026-11-14; check Depop’s own help pages for the latest.
How SnapList writes for Depop
- Chatty and full of personality, like a stylish friend selling something they love.
- Styling ideas built from what is in your photos, not invented details.
- Up to 5 one-word hashtags, ready to paste.
Every SnapList listing follows the same honesty rules on every marketplace: brand, size and material only from a visible label, every flaw in the photos or your notes stated plainly, your measurements if you add them, and nothing invented. If a fact isn’t known, it’s left out.
You copy the title, description and hashtags into the Depop app one tap at a time, and save the photos to your camera roll so Depop’s photo picker finds them. SnapList never logs in to Depop or posts for you.
More: listings for every marketplace,measurements andprice research.
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