Got an older Depop listing that is no longer getting much attention? In this article, we’ll cover how to relist on Depop using the mobile app, the Depop website and a crosslisting app.
Table of Contents
- How to Relist on Depop: 3 Main Ways
- How to Relist on the Depop Mobile App
- How to Relist on the Depop Website
- How to Relist With a Crosslisting App
- What Is Depop Repop?
- Should You Relist an Item on Depop?
- Depop Relisting FAQ
How to Relist on Depop: 3 Main Ways
There are three main ways to relist an item on Depop:
| Method | Best for | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Depop mobile app | Relisting one or two items from your phone | Use Depop’s Copy Listing feature to create a new version |
| Depop website | Editing listings on a laptop or desktop | Find the item in your Selling Hub and select Copy Listing |
| Crosslisting app | Fast relisting automitcally and managing multiple marketplaces | Import, copy and manage listing information from one place |
Depop has a built-in Copy Listing feature on both the app and website. It creates a new listing based on an existing one, saving you from having to enter every detail again.
You will still need to check the copied listing, remove the original and publish the new version.
Depop also has a feature called Repop, but this is mainly for reselling something you previously bought through Depop. We’ll explain how that works later in the article.
How to Relist on the Depop Mobile App
The mobile app is usually the easiest option when you only need to relist a small number of items.
Step 1: Check the original listing
Start by opening the listing you want to relist.
Before copying it, check whether anything needs to be changed. Pay attention to:
- The cover photo
- The item title
- The description
- The condition
- The price
- The category and subcategory
- The brand
- The colour
- The size
- The shipping details
Make sure you still have the original photos saved somewhere. If the old images are dark, blurry or no longer show the item accurately, take some new ones before continuing.
Depop recommends using clear descriptions, relevant search terms, measurements, fit information and photos that show any flaws. Complete listing information makes it easier for Depop to match your item with relevant buyer searches.
Step 2: Copy the listing
To copy an existing listing in the app:
- Open Depop.
- Go to your selling listings.
- Open the item you want to relist.
- Tap the copy icon in the top-right corner of the listing screen.
- Select the listing you want to copy.
Depop will create a new listing draft based on the original item.
This is much quicker than copying the description into your notes and rebuilding the listing from the beginning.
Step 3: Update the new draft
Go through every field in the copied listing before publishing it.
Relisting gives you a good chance to improve anything that may have been holding the original listing back. You could:
- Use a brighter cover photo
- Add more detailed measurements
- Mention how the item fits
- Make the title more descriptive
- Show labels and tags
- Photograph any flaws more clearly
- Review the price
- Correct the category or colour
- Remove unnecessary hashtags
Keep the wording relevant to the item. Depop warns that unrelated brands, excessive information and irrelevant search terms can harm a listing’s exposure.
Step 4: Remove the original listing
Before publishing the new version, return to the original listing and delete it through the listing options.
Removing the old version helps prevent the same one-off item from being purchased through two separate active listings.
Check your shop after deleting it to make sure the original listing is no longer available.
Step 5: Publish the new listing
Return to the copied draft and give it one final check.
Make sure the item is still available and that its condition, size, price and shipping information are correct. Once everything looks right, post the new listing.
Depop says newer items are slightly favoured in search rankings. However, listing age has much less influence than factors such as relevance, popularity and how closely the listing matches the buyer’s search.
For that reason, simply copying and reposting the same weak listing may not make much difference. Try to improve it at the same time.
How to Relist on the Depop Website
Relisting on the website follows a similar process, but working on a larger screen can make it easier to edit descriptions, compare prices and manage several listings.
Step 1: Sign in to Depop
Log in to Depop through a laptop or desktop computer.
Click Sell to open your Selling Hub. Depop’s web tools allow you to create drafts, edit active listings and manage several listings from the same screen.
Step 2: Find the item you want to relist
Look through your active listings and find the item you want to relist.
Take a moment to review the original listing before copying it. Check whether it has:
- A clear title
- An accurate description
- Useful measurements
- Enough photos
- The correct category
- A realistic price
- Accurate shipping information
You can open similar Depop listings in another tab to get an idea of how other sellers are describing and pricing comparable items.
Step 3: Click “Copy Listing”
Find the Copy Listing option beside the item.
Depop will use the original listing to begin a new draft. Its official listing guide confirms that existing listings can be copied through both the mobile app and Depop website.
Copied drafts can save plenty of time, but you should still check each field. Do not assume that an older listing is ready to post again without changes.
Step 4: Improve the copied listing
Update anything that could make the item easier to find or more appealing to buyers.
Depop says search relevance has the biggest effect on where an item appears. The platform looks at information such as the description, brand, category and colour when matching listings with searches.
A title such as “Vintage Levi’s 501 Blue Straight Leg Jeans W32” gives Depop and potential buyers more useful information than something vague such as “Cute vintage jeans.”
Keep the description natural and accurate. Mention the material, measurements, fit, condition and any signs of wear.
Avoid adding unrelated brands just because they are popular. Depop says misleading titles and irrelevant hashtags should not be used.
Step 5: Delete the old listing
Once the copied draft is ready, delete the original listing from your active items.
Check that you are deleting the correct version, especially if the two listings have similar photos and wording.
Step 6: Publish the replacement
Open the copied draft, check everything one last time and publish it.
Drafts created on the website are also available in the mobile app, and drafts created in the app can be accessed through the website. This means you could prepare the listing on your computer and add or check photos using your phone.
How to Relist With a Crosslisting App
A crosslisting app can be useful when you sell on Depop alongside marketplaces such as eBay, Vinted, Poshmark or Etsy.
These apps are designed to keep your listing information in one place. Depending on the app, you may be able to:
- Import existing listings
- Copy product details
- Create new marketplace listings
- Manage your inventory
- Delist sold products
- Relist older inventory
- Edit several items from one dashboard
This can save time when you have a larger shop or sell the same stock across several marketplaces.
How the process normally works
The exact steps depend on the crosslisting app you choose, but the basic process usually looks like this:
- Connect or open your Depop shop through the crosslisting app.
- Import the listing you want to manage.
- Select the relist or copy option.
- Review the photos, title, description and item details.
- Remove the original Depop listing.
- Publish the updated version.
- Check your Depop shop to make sure the listing appears correctly.
Some crosslisting apps also let you send the item to another marketplace at the same time. This can help you reach a different group of buyers instead of relying entirely on one platform.
Follow Depop’s crosslisting rules
Depop’s current terms specifically allow sellers to list items on alternative marketplaces through third-party crosslisting platforms, provided they continue to follow Depop’s rules.
You must remove the Depop listing promptly when the item sells somewhere else. You are also responsible if the same item sells on two marketplaces and is no longer available for one of the buyers.
Keep your inventory up to date and check that sold items are removed everywhere they are listed.
You can compare different tools and features in our guide to the best crosslisting apps for resellers.
What Is Depop Repop?
Repop is Depop’s built-in tool for reselling an item that you previously purchased through Depop.
For example, you might use Repop when:
- The item does not fit
- You changed your mind
- You no longer wear it
- The original seller does not accept a return
- You want to pass the item on to someone else
To use Repop:
- Go to My Depop.
- Open Purchases.
- Find the item you want to resell.
- Tap Repop.
- Review the information added to the new listing.
- Update the condition, price and photos.
- Publish the listing.
Depop uses information from the original purchase to fill in parts of the new listing. You can then edit the details and add new photos that show the item’s current condition.
Repop is only available for products that were purchased through Depop. It currently works with individual items rather than items purchased as part of a bundle.
Repop and Copy Listing are different
Use Copy Listing when you want to recreate one of your own existing listings.
Use Repop when you want to resell an item you previously purchased from another Depop seller.
The names are easy to mix up, but they are designed for different situations.
Should You Relist an Item on Depop?
Relisting can help an older item get another chance to appear in front of buyers, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed way to make a sale.
Depop’s search system slightly favours newer items. However, relevance has a much bigger impact on ranking. The platform also considers factors such as listing popularity, buyer habits, location, seller information and whether the item has been boosted.
Before deleting an older listing, check whether it already has plenty of likes, views or interest. Popularity can help a listing rank, so replacing a well-liked item with a new version may not always be the best move. This is a practical inference from the ranking factors Depop publishes.
Relisting tends to make more sense when:
- The item has received very little interest
- The original photos are poor
- Important information is missing
- The category or brand is wrong
- The price is no longer competitive
- The item has been listed for a long time
- You want to make major improvements to the listing
If the listing already receives likes and messages, try editing it or reducing the price before starting again.
Ways to Refresh a Depop Listing Without Relisting It
Deleting and reposting is not always necessary. You can also update the existing listing.
Try the following:
- Change the cover photo
- Add more images
- Improve the description
- Add measurements
- Correct the category or colour
- Review the price
- Apply a discount
- Respond to existing offers
- Add clearer information about flaws
- Use Depop’s Boosted Listings feature
Depop recommends competitive pricing, clear and accurate descriptions and using the available image slots to show the item properly. It also offers paid Boosted Listings for sellers who want additional placement in search and recommendation areas.
Boosting comes with a fee if the item sells after a buyer interacts with its boosted placement, so check the current fees before turning it on.
Depop Relisting FAQ
Can you relist an item on Depop?
Yes. You can use Depop’s Copy Listing feature to create a new version of one of your existing listings.
Copy Listing is available through both the mobile app and Depop website.
Does Depop have a relist button?
Depop does not label the general seller feature as “Relist.” The option you are looking for is called Copy Listing.
Depop also has a Repop button, but that is used when reselling something you previously purchased through Depop.
How do I copy a listing on the Depop app?
Open your selling listings, select the relevant item and tap the copy icon in the top-right corner of the listing screen. Depop will use the selected item to start a new listing.
How do I copy a listing on the Depop website?
Log in to Depop on a laptop or desktop, open your Selling Hub, find the item and click Copy Listing.
Do I need to delete the old listing?
You should remove the old listing before making the copied version available when you only own one of the item.
Leaving both active could allow two buyers to purchase the same product.
Does relisting on Depop increase views?
Relisting creates a newer listing, and Depop says newer items are slightly favoured in search results. However, relevance, popularity and other factors have more influence on ranking.
Improving the title, description, price and photos is likely to be more useful than reposting an unchanged listing.
How often should I relist on Depop?
Depop does not publish a recommended relisting schedule.
There is no official rule saying you should relist every week or every month. Review each item individually and only relist when the listing would benefit from a proper update.
Will my likes move to the new listing?
A copied listing is created as a new post, so you should not expect the engagement attached to the original listing to move over.
Consider how much interest the original has received before deleting it.
Can I reuse my photos when relisting?
You can reuse your own photos as long as they still accurately show the item.
Depop asks sellers to use original images and does not allow stock photos or listings copied from other users.
Take new photos if the item’s condition has changed or the old images are not clear enough.
What is the difference between relisting and Repop?
Relisting usually means using Copy Listing to recreate one of your own existing items.
Repop is used to resell an item you previously purchased through Depop. It fills in some details from the original purchase to help you create the new listing.
Can I use a crosslisting app with Depop?
Depop allows sellers to list items on alternative marketplaces through third-party crosslisting platforms.
You must follow Depop’s terms, remove the item promptly if it sells elsewhere and take responsibility if it sells on two platforms at once.
Why is my relisted item not appearing in search?
Your listing may be competing with a large number of similar products. Search results are also personalised, so different buyers may see different items.
Check that the listing includes the correct brand, colour, category, size and condition. Depop says accurate and complete information helps it match products with relevant searches.
What should I do if an item still will not sell?
Start by checking the basics:
- Is the price realistic?
- Is the cover photo clear?
- Does the title describe the item?
- Have you added measurements?
- Are there enough photos?
- Is the correct brand selected?
- Have you shown and described any flaws?
- Is the item listed in the right category?
You could also discount the item or list it on another suitable marketplace using a crosslisting app.
Final Thoughts
The quickest way to relist on Depop is to use the built-in Copy Listing feature through the mobile app or website. Copy the item, improve the new draft, remove the original and publish the replacement.
A crosslisting app can make the process easier when you have a larger inventory or sell across several marketplaces. Just remember to keep your stock updated and remove an item promptly when it sells elsewhere.
Relisting may give an older product another chance to be seen, but listing quality still matters more. Clear photos, relevant wording, useful measurements and sensible pricing will give your item the best chance of finding the right buyer.