How to Leave a Review on Etsy: Simple Steps Explained
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Key Highlights
- Etsy’s review window is open for 100 days after the estimated delivery date. This gives you a lot of time to share what you think.
- You can use both the Etsy app and your browser to leave a review, change it, or manage it in an easy way.
- Ratings are based on a 5-star system to show how good the product quality and service are. This helps other people decide what to buy.
- You can change your review at any time during the review period as long as there isn’t an open case for that order.
- By writing reviews and being part of the Etsy community, you help to build trust and help both sellers and buyers grow.
Introduction
Writing a review on Etsy is easy to do now. If you want to talk about the handmade products you bought or share your thoughts about the service, you can give a review. There is a set review window. This means you can only leave your review after the review period starts. This helps you have enough time to use what you bought and think about it. In this guide, you will find out how to give helpful feedback. This helps small creators and lets other people make good choices when they shop on Etsy’s busy marketplace.
Understanding the Importance of Leaving Reviews on Etsy
Have you ever thought about how much your opinion matters? When you leave a review on Etsy, you help make the platform better for both buyers and sellers. By giving a clear star rating and saying how you feel, you let others know about the product quality and how your experience was. With this, you help people know what to expect before they choose to buy.
When you share your honest thoughts, you help build trust in the etsy community. Sellers listen to what you say, and this can help them improve what they make and how they do things. Feedback from people like you makes buyers and sellers feel like they support each other. This is what makes Etsy a special place to shop. So, when you leave a review, you make the marketplace better for all of us by adding trust and real stories.
What You Need to Get Started with Leaving a Review
Before you leave your review, there are some steps you need to follow to make sure everything goes right. First, you must have an Etsy account and a working, verified email address. Be sure that you use the same email address when you make your purchase. You also need to know your login information. This will help you get into your Etsy account without any problems.
You can write a review only after the estimated delivery date is over. Check your delivery date to make sure you fit the review eligibility rules. If you bought digital items, you can give your review as soon as you download the files. When you do these things first, your feedback is on time. This helps the seller and other people who want to buy. Ready to start? Let’s look at each step one by one below!
Step-by-Step Guide to Leaving a Review on Etsy
Whether you use the Etsy app or the desktop, it is easy to leave a review. First, you have to log in to your active Etsy account. After that, go to the list of your past purchases. Then, pick the item that you want to talk about.
You will see the star rating system. Use this to rate the product for others on Etsy. There is a text box under the stars. You can write what you think about the item in there. If you like, tap the camera icon to add a photo. When you feel ready, hit submit. Your review will now show for people on Etsy to read. So, let’s get started by logging in!
Step 1: Log In to Your Etsy Account
Start by logging in to your Etsy account. If you want to use the Etsy app, open the app on your phone. Then, type in your email and password and tap on “Sign In.” If you are on a desktop, just go to Etsy.com and follow these same steps to log in.
If you bought something on Etsy as a guest, you need to link your order to an Etsy account. Start by opening the email receipt you got from Etsy. Click the link that says “View your order.” Next, create a new Etsy account. Make sure you use the same email address you used when you made the order.
After you log in, check that you are on your account’s homepage. This helps you find and see your past purchases more easily. Now that the login part is done, let’s see how you can look up the item you want to review.
Step 2: Locate Your Recent Purchase
Finding your recent purchase is easy. First, log in. If you are on a desktop, move your mouse over your profile picture in the top-right part of the page. Click on “Purchases and reviews.” If you use the app, tap your profile picture on the bottom bar.
You will see a list of your past orders. They be sorted by delivery dates. Look at the list and find the item you want to review. Make sure you write the review during the review window. You need to check that your order is not in an open case. If it is in an open case, you will not be able to write a review at this time.
Products that are not yet ready for shipping, or the ones you get with Square, will not show up in the list for a review. To leave a review, your items must match Etsy’s criteria. These rules will be talked about more soon. Next, we will see how you can give a star rating and write good feedback on etsy.
Step 3: Rate, Write, and Submit Your Review
Checking how you feel about your buy starts with the star rating system. You just need to click on the number of stars that fits your experience best. The star rating shows how happy you are with what you got.
- ⭐: The experience was not good.
- ⭐⭐: It was not what you wanted, but there were some good things about it.
- ⭐⭐⭐: The item was okay. It was just fine.
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐: It was a good buy. There were only a few small problems.
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: It was great. You would tell other people to buy it.
After that, go to the text box and type about your experience. You can say when the item came, how it was packed, or tell if there were any problems with it. If you want, you can add a photo by clicking the camera icon.
To send your feedback, click on “Submit Review.” This helps other people when they want to buy. It also helps sellers get better at what they do. Now, what if you want to change your review later? Let’s find out.
How to Edit or Delete Your Etsy Review
Etsy lets you edit your review even after you post it. Go to “Purchases and reviews.” Find the order you want and hit the edit review button. You can change your star review, text, or even add or remove any photos if your view about the item or shop has changed.
You cannot delete your reviews on Etsy by yourself. But, if the review breaks Etsy rules, like having personal details, you can get in touch with customer support and ask them to remove it. If the review is part of an open case or if the seller has replied to it, the review will be locked. This means you can’t change or edit it after that.
About Etsy’s Review System and Eligibility Criteria
It is important to know how the Etsy review framework works. The review window on Etsy starts from the delivery date and stays open for 100 days. This gives people time to write a review. You need to make sure you buy your items from Etsy to leave a review on the site. If you use Square transactions, you will not be able to leave a review.
Here is what you need to know about eligibility:
- Items Purchased on Etsy
You can only write a review for things that you get on Etsy. - Review Window
You have to write your feedback within 100 days from the time the order was set to come or the time it really came. - Digital Products
You can write a review as soon as you download your files. - Guest Purchases
You have to connect your order to your etsy account before you can leave a review. - Orders with Open Cases
You can only leave a review after any open cases on the order are sorted out.
These rules help make sure everyone knows how to write reviews on etsy. It is important to follow things like the review window, delivery date, and steps for your etsy account to be able to add your feedback.
This review system is there to make things clear and fair for all people in the Etsy community.
Conclusion
Leaving a review on Etsy is not just about saying what you feel. It gives help to other people in the Etsy community who want to buy something. Your review also gives sellers ideas on how to get better. When you follow the steps in this guide, you can share your thoughts with others in the etsy community fast. A review might be a good one, or it can help a seller see what to fix.
Your words matter in the Etsy community. When you leave a review, you help others feel safe when they shop. So, the next time you go on Etsy and buy something, think about your experience. Write a review. Your words can help other people decide. If you have questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We want to give you any information you might need.
FAQs
Q1: Why can’t I leave a review on my Etsy order?
A: If the review period is not open yet, or it has been over 100 days, you will not be able to leave a review. You will also not be able to write a review if there are any open cases, if your order was canceled, or if your guest purchase is not tied to your account. Be sure to check the estimated delivery date or the delivery date before you try to post your comment.
Q2: Can I change or delete my review after submitting it?
A: Yes, you can change your review on Etsy when you are still in the review window. You can do this as long as there is no answer from the seller or an open case happening at that time. You may also update the star rating or edit what you wrote in your feedback. If you want to delete a review that does not follow Etsy’s rules, you need to contact Etsy support.
Q3: How long do I have to leave a review on Etsy?
A: Etsy lets you write a review during a review window of 100 days. This window starts from the estimated delivery date of your item. If your item has tracking, you can leave your review after it is shipped and Etsy sees that it went out. For digital products, you can write a review right after you download the item. Please remember to give your feedback within the review period so it is on time.
Q4: Are Etsy reviews anonymous?
A: No, on Etsy, your profile picture shows up next to your review when you leave feedback. The text box and the star rating you use are seen by the etsy community. A seller can also stop photo uploads if they want to keep your privacy safe.