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Product, Latest Mackenna Huntley Product, Latest Mackenna Huntley

Built for Live: Listings

We’re laying the foundation for a more intelligent, AI-powered marketplace. And it starts with listings. Not just as a way to describe what you’re selling, but as the system that powers discovery, pricing, shipping, and everything in between.

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Product, and Whatnot, Latest, Community Liz Goodno Product, and Whatnot, Latest, Community Liz Goodno

Whatnot's 2026 State of Live Selling Report: Time to Go Live

We’re excited to share our 2026 State of Live Selling Report with you, the most comprehensive report on live selling to date. It combines Whatnot platform data with survey insights from thousands of live sellers across the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany to show how the industry is evolving, the incredible success businesses are having because of going live, the categories that are going to be big this year, and how the industry is having a real, positive impact on local economies.

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Product, and Whatnot, Latest, Community Liz Goodno Product, and Whatnot, Latest, Community Liz Goodno

More businesses than ever are growing by going live. A Letter from our CEO.

In 2025, users spent an average of 95 minutes a day on Whatnot globally, more than most people spend on social media. For the first time, Whatnot ranked as the number one Shopping app in both the U.S. and the U.K., spending 144 days in the App Store’s top 20. Audiences showed up for sellers who know their categories deeply, communicate value clearly, and run consistent, compelling shows.

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Product, Latest, Trust and Safety Holly Steffy Product, Latest, Trust and Safety Holly Steffy

Bagged & Verified: Introducing Our Pre-Authentication Program

Luxury Bags & Accessories are taking off on Whatnot – and sellers like you are driving it. In this category, a piece’s story can matter as much as its style, and trust is what turns that story into a sale. That’s why we’re offering discounted authentication rates to Whatnot Luxury sellers in partnership with Entrupy and Real Authentication – helping turn buyer curiosity into even more bids.

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