Are OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace ads intrusive?
Yes, this is one of the clearest complaints in the recent reviews. Reviewers describe full-screen ads, loud autoplay video or game ads, sponsored results mixed into listings, ads in messages, and ads with close buttons that redirect or are hard to exit. Several reviewers say they used to like the app but now close it when ads take over.
Ads and sponsored results everywhere, even in messages now! No dates on listings and a lot of them are old. Prices are not displayed on search result thumbnails. You have to go into each item individually to see it. A lot of ads in search results. I bought something from a seller who shipped the item and I have no way of rating them! No way to just block someone you have to report them too!
update 2026 Aug: I stopped using the app for awhile, and upon returning with fresh eye, it's gotten worse: games autoplay and are hard close out - I will never buy or install time waster games. please explain here how to most efficiently close out of those games. Annoying (push notifications even when turned off), annoying (non responsive sellers because like me, they probably got annoyed at the pushed notifications, so they uninstalled OfferUp) and annoying (defaults to 30 miles and shipping.
HOLY MOLY THESE ADS ARE OBNOXIOUS! Seriously I've never used an app with more intrusive unskippable loud ads. Full volume autoplay, look at one item and get an ad, fake sponsored items everywhere and ads that lead you to sketchy websites. AVOID IF YOU VALUE YOUR PRIVACY.
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Is OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace safe from scams?
The reviews do not support treating OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace as scam-free. Some users still call it trustworthy or say they have had success, but multiple reviewers warn about scammers, dishonest sellers, fake checkout links, requests for phone numbers or email codes, and people pushing for a home address. If you use it, the review evidence supports being cautious: keep communication in the app when possible, avoid suspicious links, and meet away from home.
Scams to look out for 1. they ask for phone/email to send a code to make sure you are real. 2. a link your item has been bought 3. a link to confirm the item has been 4. a message saying AUTO or NOTIFICAITON with a link 5. they want to pay a lot more then you are asking and need you to send it 1st with tracking info 6. can we meet up whats your address (send them an address that isn't near your place) never meet at home. 7. if you do decide to give your number give a google voice not your real #
Its a very good app, I've had much success with it. unfortunately there's people out there who are far less than honest. caution to all, be very careful with your home address, if possible when buying or selling meet in public places and have a witness or two. shady names usually are shady people. People that push hard for your home address are usually ill intended criminals. Lastly ' porch pirates love this app!
app is unprofessional, designed by low level software engineers. I put my location in PR, even using the GPS location finder, but it keeps reverting back to Seattle WA, far away from my actual location, making the app useless. I don't see an easy help/support button within the app, which is a contributing factor to the bad design, as no easy way to report bugs. first message on my listing is within 10 minutes from a scammer, wanting me to click his checkout link not good
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Is OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace still good for selling items?
The reviews are mixed. Some users still report successful buying and selling, including one item given away quickly. But many recent reviewers say selling has become harder because of ads, low visibility, low views, unresponsive buyers, and pressure to pay for promotion or premium features. A prospective seller should not assume listing an item will reliably bring responses.
App works, great. I had a 5th wheel trailer that I was giving away for free. It was gone in less than 24 hrs.
pretty good use to be better before they started making you pay to promote your items. now it's harder to sell stuff if you are not paying. also alot of people do not even respond if your trying to buy or acquire info about the item I don't know if it's because I am on a free account or what.
gave it another chance and its a negative 3 stars from me. listed several things, in pretty good condition, great condition, and another for parts. Maybe theyre just not popular, but the views themselves speak. if you dont want to pay to sell, then id give this a pass. wasted so much time, and because ive wasted time ive wasted money... time is money... and even more than that, really. ill be saving my prescious time and using it elsewhere
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Why do OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace sellers not respond?
Reviewers point to inactive accounts and stale listings as a major reason. Several say listings can remain visible long after the seller has stopped using the app, and others say messages sit unopened or sellers never answer. Some reviewers also connect poor notifications to fewer replies, because users may have uninstalled the app or stopped checking it.
Decent place to sell & buy. One very annoying inconvenience is the app won't take down inactive posts/profiles. You reach out to someone about a product & since they haven't received a message in so long, they probably don't even have the app anymore. This is fairly common and a waste of time on the buyers part. Perhaps take down posts if the seller does not respond within a certain amount of time? I have messages from over a year ago still never opened.
Ads and sponsored results everywhere, even in messages now! No dates on listings and a lot of them are old. Prices are not displayed on search result thumbnails. You have to go into each item individually to see it. A lot of ads in search results. I bought something from a seller who shipped the item and I have no way of rating them! No way to just block someone you have to report them too!
update 2026 Aug: I stopped using the app for awhile, and upon returning with fresh eye, it's gotten worse: games autoplay and are hard close out - I will never buy or install time waster games. please explain here how to most efficiently close out of those games. Annoying (push notifications even when turned off), annoying (non responsive sellers because like me, they probably got annoyed at the pushed notifications, so they uninstalled OfferUp) and annoying (defaults to 30 miles and shipping.
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Does OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace crash or run slow?
Recent reviews contain many reports of sluggish performance, freezes, crashes, overheating, and the app resetting or losing a user’s place. Reviewers often blame the heavy ad load for making browsing and posting difficult. There are still positive reviews saying the app is easy to use, but reliability complaints are prominent in the recent feedback.
BEWARE: SLOW -- Gets bogged down within mins of use, to the point of Uselessness or Crashing. Always Lose your place / resets to starting point with any deviation 👎 Too many "Similar to you interest Alert" Notifications that are Not & actual offer msgs don't Notify! Keyword search needs much Improvement - All the new audio/ video Ads aren't enticing- they're annoying & stall / ruin performance. Doesn't anyone there test this app with an average phone : updates don't fix anything.
App keeps crashing! Just reinstalled the.app after not usingnit for a long period. I scrolled through a few items and that's when it keeps crashing. Over and over
app runs terrible with ads, there are no recently viewed items so I always lose stuff I found and I have to waste time looking for it again.
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Do OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace notifications and messages work reliably?
Not reliably, according to several recent reviews. Users report missing message notifications, delayed texts in the inbox, marketing notifications they cannot turn off, and confusion when chats are not linked back to the product listing. This matters for both buyers and sellers because missed or delayed messages can cost a sale.
BEWARE: SLOW -- Gets bogged down within mins of use, to the point of Uselessness or Crashing. Always Lose your place / resets to starting point with any deviation 👎 Too many "Similar to you interest Alert" Notifications that are Not & actual offer msgs don't Notify! Keyword search needs much Improvement - All the new audio/ video Ads aren't enticing- they're annoying & stall / ruin performance. Doesn't anyone there test this app with an average phone : updates don't fix anything.
texts do not appear in inbox on time, has cost me many sales
They made the app now where you can't turn off marketing notifications and I absolutely hate it. I get so many notifications now, as soon as my last posted item sells, I'm done with this app forever.
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Does OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace show accurate nearby search results?
Some reviewers say search and location filtering are unreliable. Complaints include the app reverting to the wrong city, distance filters showing results far away, search results not matching the typed query, and search settings needing to be adjusted again. This suggests local browsing may be frustrating if nearby accuracy is important to you.
app is unprofessional, designed by low level software engineers. I put my location in PR, even using the GPS location finder, but it keeps reverting back to Seattle WA, far away from my actual location, making the app useless. I don't see an easy help/support button within the app, which is a contributing factor to the bad design, as no easy way to report bugs. first message on my listing is within 10 minutes from a scammer, wanting me to click his checkout link not good
Location radius is pointless. You will set it to 10-15 miles- It'll even CONFIRM the zip code that you're searching in- and it'll always show you results hours away. Also, the ads are out of control. It's one thing to have ads spread out the app, but the random pop-ups when you're trying to navigate the app is so excessive.
MEMBER SINCE 2015 NOW 2026 SO WAS A GOOD APP TO SHOP BUT LAST FEW MONTHS BEEN TRYING TO GIVE THEM A CHANCE. RESULTS IN THE SEARCH IT WON'T LOOK ACCURATE DOESN'T SHOW WHAT YOU TYPE AND THAN IS WAY TO MUCH ADVERTISING ON IT SOMETIMES YOU SEE SOMETHING AND TAKES YOU TO TEMU OR SOME OTHER SELLING SERVICE IT WAS NICE TO BUY AND SELL NOW SHOULD BE GONE .GOOD BYE 👋 👋 👋 👋
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Is OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace premium or promoted listing worth paying for?
The recent reviews do not give strong support for paying. Reviewers complain that premium or promoted listings did not improve visibility, that a paid promotion ran with an incorrect title, and that cancellation was not easy. There are also broader complaints that unpaid sellers feel harder to see. Based only on these reviews, paying looks risky unless you are comfortable with uncertain results.
Absolute rip-off. Do not waste your money on their premium subscription. I paid for their premium service specifically to get more views and visibility on my listings. Instead, I upload items and barely get two views within 48 hours. It is completely unacceptable to pay every month for a feature that does absolutely nothing to help sell your items. They are taking your money and delivering zero results. I am canceling my subscription immediately. Save your hard-earned cash. Screw ou.
shady customer service. I paid to have my item promoted however an error occurred and my listing tittle was inaccurate and could not get edited. i contacted support, they said they would get back to me which of course they never did, the item was promoted in vane with a wrong title. waste of money, stay away from this app. you are better off on FB marketplace, ebay or Craigslist.
Not worth the time or money! Don't subscribe they keep taking your money. Not easy to cancel!
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Can OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace remove or ban your account?
Some reviewers say their accounts or profiles were removed or banned, and they describe the reasons as unclear or unfair. The reviews do not include OfferUp’s policy details, so it is not possible to verify what happened in each case. Still, prospective users should know that account-removal complaints appear in the recent review set, including after support contact, scam reporting, or negative criticism.
Their own customer support told me I was being scammed by a potential buyer. Then banned me for reporting the said scammer? They make selling on here more complicated than what it needs to be. It used to be a good app too. Also, maybe I wouldn't have been banned if their customer support wasn't an AI that probably suggested bad info.
update they removed my account because I emailed their support team and told them what was wrong with their application as they said .why are doing this i like the application it just has a few flaws lol their claims for removeing my account was that I posted things not in their regulation what a false claim i simply messaged them for support on the application please lift my removal from the application please
Ads killed this app. It's pretty useless now. they even removed my account for posting how terrible this app really is. guess I'll have to use something that actually works.
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