Here are some facts and figures for our marketplace during the month of October 2009.
The stats:
- $17.7 million of goods were sold by our community in October; roughly 11% higher than September’s $16 million.
- That represents 1,065,475 items sold for the month, 10% higher than September’s 967,037.
- 1,659,220 new items were listed in the month, 8.6% higher than September’s 1,527,969.
- 203,012 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 13,210, or 7% from September.
- 610,284,313 page views were recorded on the site this month.
(Sources: Etsy and Google Analytics.)
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Etsy community in October!
Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.
141 comments
Sign in to add your ownVeraVague says:
lookin good, kids!
2 years ago
ecoblingcouture says:
Nice job!
2 years ago
VickyJeanLouis says:
WOW!! Keep up the good work!!! I'm glad to be in those statistics and be a new member of ETSY!!
2 years ago
cozycottagecreations says:
Fantastic! (and I love that Victorian house illutration!)
2 years ago
JessicaDoyle says:
Wow! October was one of my best months on Etsy. Hoping November picks up and is as good. Cheers all!
2 years ago
riorita says:
Very impressive number of sales! That's great!
2 years ago
riorita says:
Very impressive number of sales! That's great!
2 years ago
RedMarionette says:
Wonderful news and keep up the good work! November has been rockin' so far!
2 years ago
GarageInc says:
Great report. Nice Etsy.
2 years ago
allisonmooney says:
Wow - that is awesome! And that apron is too cute!
2 years ago
seababejewelry says:
Thanks for the stats!
2 years ago
theeye says:
oh...those vegan oatmeal cookies get me every time...
2 years ago
JenSanCandles says:
Very good. Looking forward to the Holiday results.
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Heck YES Etsy!!!
2 years ago
FallenHearts says:
The Skeleton Dress is to die for!
2 years ago
EvenAndy says:
Great stats. I had a great October for a new shop (at least I think so). I hope that I will have a much better November. Each month I want to be better:)
2 years ago
misa says:
Thanks for the Update! Awesome Job :D
2 years ago
dadadreams says:
Thanks for the stats!
2 years ago
lesleyanne says:
Fantastic!!
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
Up, up and away! These stats are always going UP!!! Whoo hoo!
2 years ago
everydayelegant says:
Great! Looking forward to an even better November :)
2 years ago
louilouivintage says:
LOVE
2 years ago
birdie1 says:
Wonderful!
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Those numbers are amazing!
2 years ago
anakim says:
wow!
2 years ago
Tias says:
It's getting better and better!
2 years ago
poppyswickedgarden says:
great news! I'm definitely seeing the sales increase from over here:)
2 years ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Thank you ~ as always ~ for the stats and updates!
2 years ago
maisondelucille says:
super wonderful. ready for the holidays!
2 years ago
BranchandBirdie says:
Amazing! That's why I'm always so surprised when friends say that they haven't heard of Etsy yet!
2 years ago
Waterrose says:
Thanks for the update!
2 years ago
TataniaRosa says:
Fantastic! Thank you for the stats :)
2 years ago
mooshoopork says:
yay for sales and handmade arts!! ps. still having a GIVEAWAY http://www.whimisical.blogspot.com
2 years ago
emcee says:
whew!
2 years ago
1AEON says:
uhhh, pretty picks!! love them!
2 years ago
Krystyna81 says:
that baby is the sweetest thing :)
2 years ago
dkjewels says:
nice
2 years ago
vintagetheory says:
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
2 years ago
vintagetheory says:
gallatin Beall
2 years ago
rosebudshome says:
What recession?
2 years ago
bylynnkrestel says:
interesting that etsy keeps posting increases in sales... yay etsy!
2 years ago
postroadvintage says:
Congrats all! Here's to big boom coming up for the Holidays :)
2 years ago
candacejean says:
Holy cow! That growth is amazing. Wow. Good for Etsy. And thanks for the pretty pictures!
2 years ago
redbirdstyle says:
Yay! And, thanks for the feature. Someone needs to buy that bag!
2 years ago
sewlola says:
Awesome numbers! :)
2 years ago
breadandroses2 says:
Those are numbers we like! Here's to a fantastic holiday selling season - cheers!
2 years ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
WOW! Congrats to all of us!
2 years ago
IndyGrrrlProductions says:
Wow! I love the house image : )
2 years ago
IndyGrrrlProductions says:
Wow! I love the house image : )
2 years ago
merlinsbarkproducts says:
Thanks for the update!
2 years ago
TwistedRiverClay says:
Thanks lots. Nice to see the numbers.
2 years ago
beadinbythesea says:
That's great news! I know that October was my best month on Etsy so far.
2 years ago
FrillyButts says:
Awesome! Great news.
2 years ago
JeannineRobertsRoyce says:
Prosperity reigns on Etsy! A geat November and sweet holiday time to all.
2 years ago
vintagetakeout says:
Proud to be a member of Etsy! Thanks for the stats.
2 years ago
yenjewelry says:
very interesting.
2 years ago
michon says:
Sounds like sales were good for a lot of people, here's to an even better November!
2 years ago
jewelrybyjackie says:
WOW!! Grow Etsy, GROW!!
2 years ago
ballandchain says:
woo hoo! I had a great month too. Thanks etsy :)
2 years ago
soule says:
WOW! Sales are looking up! Great Job to everyone and Etsy!
2 years ago
vivikas says:
Cool!
2 years ago
econica says:
Hooray for Etsy! It's the BEST!
2 years ago
loda says:
I love it!
2 years ago
teesjourney says:
It all sounds great, but I would also like to know how that translates into sales per shop. This would indicate if the money is being spread thinner overall. I don't feel that things have improved for my shop...
2 years ago
SugarShaira says:
Global Marketing at it's BEST!!!!!
2 years ago
angelicafranssen says:
Wow!! That's fantastic!!!
2 years ago
angelicafranssen says:
Wow!! That's fantastic!!
2 years ago
roundabout says:
Solid! :) I ♥ Etsy
2 years ago
Ebrown2503 says:
You've gotta love it! Rockin' and rollin' on Etsy.
2 years ago
ThePattypanShop says:
We love this report!!! Go Etsy Go!!!
2 years ago
ThePattypanShop says:
We love this report! Go Etsy Go!!
2 years ago
cravejewelrydesign says:
Man, it gets better and better every month! Go Etsy!!
2 years ago
OhFaro says:
Nice report!
2 years ago
TheBrassHussy says:
Thanks for the stats. Can't wait to see how November and December compares!
2 years ago
MadameKoiteh says:
Congrats fellow Etsians!!!
2 years ago
trudiedavies says:
What is Christmas going to be like??? Thats the question??
2 years ago
theLowerEarSide says:
thank you for sharing!
2 years ago
JLynnCreations says:
:) Yay!!! That's what we like to hear!
2 years ago
YannPendaries says:
wow, impressive!
2 years ago
Platinat says:
Wow!! Good statistics. Hope to be part of them this month ;) Congratulations!
2 years ago
BayMoonDesign says:
I love these updates particularly when the news is good. This news is encouraging.
2 years ago
JemmDeeCreations says:
Nice job!
2 years ago
TigerVintage says:
woohoo go etsy!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Great stats! That one button diaper is really cute.
2 years ago
Iammie says:
That's a good news!
2 years ago
GulfCoastCottagePDF says:
Great to hear!!
2 years ago
SugarShaira says:
Global marketing at it's BEST!!!!!
2 years ago
ReclaimedWreckage says:
That's amazing!!!
2 years ago
craftpile says:
wowz!
2 years ago
joandoug says:
That is Fantastic! Joan
2 years ago
BlackStar says:
Thanks for the stats!
2 years ago
pamwares says:
working hard for the money! so hard. Thank you!
2 years ago
pamwares says:
spam above me!
2 years ago
jenskelley says:
Thanks Etsy! For the stats and for using my "Victorian House" illustration for the article photo.
2 years ago
thesockgirl says:
good to see etsy sellers doing well! also i love that belt/bag. so cute!
2 years ago
TheLoudLion says:
great stats - thanks for the update! :) **************
2 years ago
Yahgie says:
Congrats! taking over the world
2 years ago
RubyBeets says:
A rising tide lifts all boats!!!
2 years ago
RubyBeets says:
a rising tide lifts all boats!!!
2 years ago
LilithEvy says:
That is very representative of my shop sales!!! A great month.. I've already miss it :o) Congratulation to all!!!
2 years ago
HouserWallis says:
ohmygosh, the skeleton dress is FIERCE! love it!
2 years ago
kimberleeclark says:
Share the wealth!
2 years ago
jdfootloose says:
Great stats! I hope they keep climbing!
2 years ago
posiesforlulu says:
Yay! My sales sure showed it! I hope November is even better!!!
2 years ago
BabbidgePatch says:
Wonderful!
2 years ago
MarcellasExcess says:
Yay for Etsy and everyone here!
2 years ago
UnkamenSupplies says:
Keep those new members coming!
2 years ago
littleANGELboutique says:
Wow! Wish my stats were good. Boo hoo for me. But GREAT JOB to those who profited!
2 years ago
SleipnirDesigns says:
Awesome, I love seeing the numbers going up! Send some my way, lol.
2 years ago
nauli says:
Wow! I am impressed. And I'm a small part of this numbers... just registered, just opened a shop, just sold this month. :) Etsy is great!
2 years ago
jbeaudet says:
That is awesome! I'm glad to be a part of this! Thank you Etsy!
2 years ago
LittleWhiteDresser says:
wow that's great!!
2 years ago
ahemvintage says:
This looks wonderful for Etsy. Thanks for the update!
2 years ago
nevita says:
cool
2 years ago
southpawstudios says:
this is great info, i would love to know that stats on how many new sellers are joining monthly too
2 years ago
layla says:
We all owe a tremendous amount to Etsy and to each other - what a lovely community we've built together! Keep on selling! :) Layla
2 years ago
SpiritMama says:
Woweee! What an amazing marketplace this is!
2 years ago
onedollarjewelry says:
That's soooo much! It's grat to be a part of Etsy!
2 years ago
tanglesastangled says:
Thats incredible! Oh the things that Handmade can doooooo!!!
2 years ago
heronkate says:
Two hundred and three THOUSAND new members? In one month? That hardly seems possible. Is it true? If so, it's just amazing !!
2 years ago
popgoesmyvintage says:
Very impressive!
2 years ago
lilbitofheavenfibers says:
I would like to know who are the top ten stores and what are they selling. My sales have been way down for the past year. lilbitofheavenfibers
2 years ago
lilbitofheavenfibers says:
What were the top ten stores and what are they selling? I would like to know. lilbitofheavenfibers
2 years ago
smidgehouse says:
Wow, this is impressive! Thanks for posting these stats. Very inspiring:)
2 years ago
idlehandsdesigns says:
High fives all around! Thanks for the info ::) Lyndsay
2 years ago
licgifts says:
Thanks for your report! LICgifts@Etsy grew 193.20% from Oct 2008 Sold 40 items 222% higher than Oct 2008 We try to grow same as Etsy do next month!!
2 years ago