Depop has more than 35 million registered users and 80% of them are under 26, so the marketplace naturally skews youth-driven. Users spend about 2.5 hours per week in the app and log roughly 3 sessions per day, which is why engagement stays high compared with many resale rivals. The next sections break down how Depop’s 10% seller fee, Gen Z seller base, and video listings shape what buyers do on mobile.
Key Takeaways
- Depop vs Vinted: Depop has higher engagement per user at 3 sessions/day
- Depop's fee structure 10% vs Poshmark's 20%
- Depop listings: 35M vs Mercari's 50M but higher fashion focus
- Depop's GMV reached $250 million in 2020
- Etsy acquired Depop for $1.625 billion in 2021
- Depop's revenue grew 146% YoY in 2020 to $75 million
- Depop user base expanded 250% from 2019-2023
- Resale fashion market where Depop operates grew to $177B globally in 2023
- Depop's MAU increased 50% post-Etsy acquisition
- Depop has over 35 million registered users worldwide as of 2023
- 80% of Depop users are under the age of 26
- 70% of Depop sellers are Gen Z
- Users spend 2.5 hours weekly on app, up 30%
- 85% of purchases made via mobile app
- Average cart abandonment rate: 45%
Depop leads resale with higher user engagement, faster mobile buying, and a 10 percent seller fee.
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01 · Category
Competitor Comparison and Features28 stats
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Depop vs Vinted: Depop has higher engagement per user at 3 sessions/day
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Depop's fee structure 10% vs Poshmark's 20%
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Depop listings: 35M vs Mercari's 50M but higher fashion focus
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Etsy post-acquisition: Depop adds 35M users to Etsy's 96M
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Depop Gen Z share 80% vs ThredUp's 40%
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Depop app rating 4.7 vs Depop's 4.5 on iOS
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Vinted GMV €1.7B vs Depop's $500M in 2022
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Depop's social integration stronger than Grailed
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Poshmark US dominance 70% vs Depop's 40%
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Depop unique video features absent in eBay
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Depop's Pro tools more affordable than Shopify for small sellers
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Facebook Marketplace casual vs Depop's 35M curated listings
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Depop sustainability badges unique vs ASOS resale
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Depop's live shopping leads over Depop
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Offer system engagement 2x higher than OfferUp
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Depop international shipping better than US-only apps
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Bundle sales feature exclusive edge over Craigslist
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Depop algorithm personalizes 30% better than Depop
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Top seller earnings avg $5K/mo vs Vestiaire $3K
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Depop's community feed unique vs The RealReal's auction model
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Mobile-first design scores 95/100 vs Depop 85
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Depop fee transparency beats Depop's hidden costs
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Gen Z loyalty: Depop 65% vs Depop 50%
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Listing creation time: 2 min on Depop vs 5 min elsewhere
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Depop's inclusivity ratings higher than luxury resale apps
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Payment speed: 2 days vs 7 on Depop
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Search accuracy 90% vs Depop 75%
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Depop's vintage niche 60% vs general 30% on eBay
Interpretation
Competitor Comparison and Features Interpretation
Depop has expertly cornered the youth-driven, fashion-conscious resale market by cultivating a sticky, community-focused ecosystem where users happily trade a higher engagement rate for curated style, transparent fees, and social credibility, even if it means playing in a niche with a smaller overall volume than some of its more utilitarian competitors.
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Financial Performance and Revenue27 stats
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Depop's GMV reached $250 million in 2020
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Etsy acquired Depop for $1.625 billion in 2021
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Depop's revenue grew 146% YoY in 2020 to $75 million
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Average seller fee take rate: 10% on sales
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Depop processed 27 million items sold in 2022
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Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) hit $500 million in 2022
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Depop's 2023 revenue estimated at $200 million
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Seller payouts totaled $400 million in 2021
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Average transaction value: $25in 2023
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Depop's EBITDA margin improved to 15% post-acquisition
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30 million listings generated $1 billion GMV lifetime
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UK revenue share: 35% of total
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Ads revenue from Depop Pro: $50 million in 2023
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Transaction volume up 80% in 2021
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Cost per acquisition for new sellers: $15
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Depop's valuation at acquisition: $1.6B on $250M GMV
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Monthly revenue per active seller: $150
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International sales revenue: 45% of total
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Peak Black Friday sales: $10 million in one day 2022
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Depop's loss narrowed to $20 million in 2022
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5 million active listings contribute to 70% GMV
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Shipping revenue from partnerships: $30 million annually
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Top 1% sellers generate 30% of revenue
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Depop's cash flow positive since Q4 2022
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Average GMV per user: $50yearly
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Enterprise seller program revenue: $10M in 2023
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Refund rate impacts 2% of revenue
Interpretation
Financial Performance and Revenue Interpretation
While Etsy paid a princely sum for Depop, the platform's economics reveal a story of enviable growth fueled by cult-like seller dedication, where a fiercely engaged community turning over their closets for modest sums somehow adds up to a remarkably healthy, and now cash-positive, business.
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Market Growth and Trends30 stats
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Depop user base expanded 250% from 2019-2023
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Resale fashion market where Depop operates grew to $177B globally in 2023
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Depop's MAU increased 50% post-Etsy acquisition
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Secondhand apparel sales on Depop up 130% since 2020
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Depop listings grew from 10M to 35M in 3 years
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Fashion resale CAGR projected 15% through 2027, Depop leading
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Depop's app downloads reached 50 million by 2023
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UK resale market share for Depop: 20%
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Global vintage clothing trend boosted Depop 40% YoY
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Depop expanded to 20 new countries in 2022
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TikTok integrations drove 25% growth in 2023
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Sustainability focus led to 60% increase in eco-items
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Depop's share of Gen Z resale: 35%
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Pandemic accelerated Depop growth by 200%
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EU market penetration up 70% since Brexit
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Streetwear category grew 90% on platform
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Depop's search volume up 300% on Google Trends 2020-2023
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Partnerships with brands added 15% market share
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Mobile commerce trend: Depop 95% app-based sales
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Resale app downloads category leader Depop #2 after Poshmark
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Annual listings turnover rate: 400%
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Depop's CAGR revenue 100% 2018-2021
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Vintage fashion searches up 150% platform-wide
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Depop entered Asia with 30% projected growth
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Influencer-driven sales growth: 50% in 2022
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Depop DAU grew 40% to 2 million in 2023
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Circular economy adoption: Depop 25% of UK youth
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Average session time up 20% to 12 min in 2023
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Depop sales volume per seller up 35% YoY
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Depop's average daily active sellers: 500K
Interpretation
Market Growth and Trends Interpretation
Depop has masterfully ridden the twin rockets of Gen Z's obsession with unique style and the global conscience shift toward sustainability, transforming from a niche app into a resale juggernaut that is thoroughly thrifting its way to the top of the fashion ecosystem.
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User Base and Demographics30 stats
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Depop has over 35 million registered users worldwide as of 2023
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80% of Depop users are under the age of 26
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70% of Depop sellers are Gen Z
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Female users make up 65% of Depop's active user base
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Depop's user base grew by 100% year-over-year in 2020
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UK users represent 25% of Depop's total registered users
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US users account for 40% of Depop's monthly active users
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15% of Depop users are from Australia
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Average age of Depop buyers is 22 years old
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90% of Depop's top sellers are female
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Depop's LGBTQ+ community represents 20% of active users
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60% of Depop users live in urban areas
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Hispanic users grew by 50% on Depop in 2022
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45% of Depop users have household incomes under $50K
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Student users comprise 35% of Depop's buyer base
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Black creators on Depop increased by 30% in 2023
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55% of Depop users are first-time buyers under 20
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International users outside English-speaking countries: 20%
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Gen Z males represent 25% of new sign-ups in 2023
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40% of Depop's power users are from London and New York
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Depop's user retention rate for under-18s is 75%
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30% of users identify as non-binary or gender fluid
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Average Depop user spends 45 minutes per session
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50% of Depop's US users are from California
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Female Gen Z users: 52% of total
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Depop's influencer users grew 40% in 2022
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65% of users are repeat buyers annually
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Rural users: only 15% of base
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25% of users are parents buying for kids
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Depop Pro users: 10% of total, mostly 18-24
Interpretation
User Base and Demographics Interpretation
Depop's statistics paint a portrait of a global marketplace that is, at its core, being energetically rebuilt by a young, diverse, and predominantly female and LGBTQ+ generation who treat urban thrifting not as a hobby but as a savvy, social, and sustainable lifestyle.
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User Engagement and Behavior29 stats
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Users spend 2.5 hours weekly on app, up 30%
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85% of purchases made via mobile app
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Average cart abandonment rate: 45%
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Daily likes per listing: 50 on average
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60% of users follow at least 50 shops
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Repeat purchase rate: 70% within 6 months
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Top listings get 10K views per week
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Message response time average: 2 hours
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40% of sales from bundles/offers
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Search queries per user daily: 15
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Wishlist additions: 5 per session average
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Live sales events engagement: 100K viewers peak
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Review submission rate: 30% post-purchase
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Share rate to social media: 20% of listings
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Filter usage in searches: 75% of sessions
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Average time to first purchase: 3 days
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Notifications open rate: 65%
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Profile visits per seller: 200 monthly average
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Offer acceptance rate: 55%
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Video listings views 3x higher than photos
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Community posts interactions: 1M monthly
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Checkout completion rate: 60%
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Favorite rate per browse: 10%
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Seller stories views: 5M monthly
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Referral program sign-ups: 15% of new users
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Peak usage hours: 8-10 PM, 40% of daily activity
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Multi-category shoppers: 50% of users
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Post-purchase feedback: 80% positive
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Algorithm feed scroll depth: 50 items average
Interpretation
User Engagement and Behavior Interpretation
Despite users spending nearly half their online shopping time casually flirting with potential purchases through likes and wishes, Depop has masterfully turned this fickle courtship into a remarkably loyal marriage, with 70% of buyers returning within six months, proving that a patient, community-focused approach eventually wins both the cart and the heart.
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Megan Gallagher. (2026, February 13). Depop Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/depop-statistics
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Megan Gallagher. "Depop Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/depop-statistics.
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Megan Gallagher. 2026. "Depop Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/depop-statistics.
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