Etsy #3 in Ecommerce Platforms
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Claude (Anthropic)
Gemini (Google)
By question type
Where Etsy shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every ecommerce platforms panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 33% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 5% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 13% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 23% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 3% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Etsy appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1
"What's the cheapest way to start an online store when I have almost no money to invest?"
# Starting an Online Store on a Tight Budget Here's a practical, low-cost path to get started: ## Free/Cheap Platform Options - **Etsy** – Low listing fees (~$0.20/item), no monthly cost, built-in traffic - **Facebook/Instagram Shops** – Free to set up if you already have social presence - **Shopify free trial**…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"What's the best platform for a complete beginner to start selling online with no experience?"
…ce (Easiest & Cheapest) If you want to list a product and have customers find you without spending money on marketing, start here. #### 1. Etsy (The Absolute Best for Beginners) If you are selling handmade goods, vintage items, craft supplies, or digital downloads (like planners or printables), Etsy is the undisputed king…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"Ready to sell my digital downloads today—what platform should I subscribe to?"
…lling? (ebooks, printables, templates, photos, music, courses, software, games, etc.) 2. Do you want a marketplace with built‑in discovery (Etsy, Creative Market) or your own branded storefront (Shopify, WooCommerce, Gumroad, Sellfy)? 3. Estimated price per item and expected sales volume (roughly)? 4. Do you need subscript…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"Is Etsy or Shopify better for selling handmade goods?"
For most **new handmade sellers**, **Etsy** is usually the better starting point because it has built-in marketplace traffic, lower setup friction, and is repeatedly described as the easier option for beginners.[1][2][4][…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Etsy (41 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 41 |
| youtube.com | 41 |
| shopify.com | 23 |
| facebook.com | 22 |
| printful.com | 22 |
| ecomm.design | 19 |
| medium.com | 18 |
| alibaba.com | 18 |
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