Etsy Statistics: August 2010 Weather Report
Etsy’s community and marketplace growth just keep getting better. Looking good, August!
The stats:
- $25.5 million of goods were sold by our community in August, 7.1% higher than July’s $23.8 million.
- That represents 1,404,248 items sold for the month, 7.2% higher than July’s 1,309,740.
- 2,117,388 new items were listed in the month, 6.5% higher than July’s 1,988,188.
- 278,208 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 17,941, or 6.9%, from July.
- 777,607,777 page views were recorded on the site in August.
The $25.5 million of goods sold by the community represents a 75% increase from 2009′s total. At the same time, items sold were up 58%.
Curious about how other months compare? Check out our past Weather Reports for more statistics.
196 comments
Sign in to add your ownTStyles says:
this is great report
1 year ago
TwinkleStarCrafts says:
Amazing statistics. Great job to all the sellers and thank you to the buyers! And thank you to Etsy most especially!
1 year ago
Yokoo says:
GO GO GO!!!
1 year ago
VivaGailBeads says:
thank you for the information!
1 year ago
theeye says:
interesting
1 year ago
magalerie says:
Thanks for the heads up !
1 year ago
KingsDownRoad says:
Great news!!
1 year ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Thanks for the 411!
1 year ago
mattsart says:
Glad to read it!
1 year ago
scribblingclub says:
Thanks!
1 year ago
KettleConfections says:
Great numbers - better than last year and previous month! Would definitely be interesting to look at figures by category too.
1 year ago
merlinsbarkproducts says:
Awesome! Thanks for the info.
1 year ago
ClassyChicBoutique says:
Thanks for the info!!
1 year ago
worksofwhimsy says:
Thanks for getting these numbers out earlier this month.
1 year ago
akcArt says:
Nice to see the numbers are up!
1 year ago
pamwares says:
Great numbers! Great month for my shop - which is always nice! Do you think you will give TY vs LY - month to month!? I would love to see the growth from Aug 2010 vs. August 2009.
1 year ago
RubyBeets says:
A Rising tide lifts all boats!
1 year ago
candacejean says:
Good golly; it's always so surprising to see just how BIG the monthly weather report numbers are. Way awesome!! Go Etsy, go! And pamwares, I think the part where they say "75% increase from 2009's total" means August 2010 vs August 2009. :)
1 year ago
sweetpeatoadtots says:
Thank you for the info.
1 year ago
StichesInTime says:
Its strange how there is so much buzz in the forums about how slow its been, yet Etsy still shows increased growth. Must be that the ones who are selling are too busy to be chatting in the forums LOL
1 year ago
NaturalAmber says:
This is great information, and wow, I love that camera necklace (the travelers one) thats pretty cute
1 year ago
ktjean says:
GO ETSY :) Thank you for being such a great place for all of us. I don't know where I would be without you :)
1 year ago
halpal28 says:
always good to hear etsy's incredible progress! now if you could send some of those sales over to my shop... :)
1 year ago
jorgensenstudio says:
if dollars spent is up 75% & items purchased is up 58% it must mean that over all the prices of handmade items are going up as well. That means possitive things for the outlook of the handmade value :)
1 year ago
ACraftyArab says:
Eid Mubarak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
2TrickPony says:
those are some big numbers there. Woo hoo.
1 year ago
SatinandBirch says:
Etsy Admin is full of Jedi Knights!
1 year ago
thelittlemarket says:
Congratulations Etsy community!!!!
1 year ago
shannondzikas says:
I have loved watching Etsy grow the past 6 years I've been selling. I am proud of you Etsy, and thank you for giving me an outlet for my passions.
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
business is growing. thats great for everyone!
1 year ago
BabbidgePatch says:
Fabulous news for the Etsy community!
1 year ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Great stats! Thank you!
1 year ago
birdie1 says:
Whoo Hoo Too!
1 year ago
srzimmartist says:
Wonderful! Go Etsy.
1 year ago
PaintedHorse says:
Yay, Etsty!
1 year ago
littlesaplingtoys says:
Every month I am amazed and the number of new Etsy members, great job!
1 year ago
PaintedHorse says:
uh, Etsy... :(
1 year ago
GreenGypsies says:
My crystal ball predicts more (and even better) months ahead!
1 year ago
AtomicLuLu says:
I am thrilled to hear this. Always love news like this!
1 year ago
KittiesCanCrochet says:
the more people that know about Etsy, the more they join, the more they shop, the more that ENJOY.
1 year ago
realfaery says:
Wow. Incredible numbers!
1 year ago
RichardMartinPottery says:
Incredible new numbers. I wonder how many of the new members are sellers and how many are buyers?
1 year ago
KarKarStyle says:
heating up :D
1 year ago
SweetNSassySewing says:
great info! i'll keep spreading the word :o) !
1 year ago
HeyVivDiscovered says:
Nice! :)
1 year ago
SunnyDayVintage says:
Great stats. Positive growth! I, too, would love to see totals by category: handmade, vintage, supplies...
1 year ago
TheSewingGin says:
Wonderful report. I am always amazed that buyers find me with all the incredible number of items here. Thank you Etsy.
1 year ago
TheVintageDesignShop says:
SunnyDay - great idea to have more of a breakdown! And it's exciting to see such positive results given that many sellers were noting slower sales in such a popular holiday month. :)
1 year ago
StarlingAndGrackle says:
How could a site this wonderful not make progress? I love Etsy and am thrilled to see it doing so well. Thanks for the report!
1 year ago
Absurdious says:
These statistics are up in the "Oh really" status!!! Thanks for keeping us informed.
1 year ago
myrakim says:
wowie!
1 year ago
SpaGoddess says:
Cool stuff. Let's make it a rockin' holiday season!!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Etsy rocks!!!!
1 year ago
NaughtyNaughty says:
Great!
1 year ago
PassionFlowerVintage says:
WOW!! Impressive!
1 year ago
OldTimePickers says:
Great weather report...thanks!
1 year ago
poppyswickedgarden says:
woohoo wonderful nreports:)
1 year ago
Mclovebuddy says:
the numbers are amazing. thank you for your amazing efforts and results!
1 year ago
mudpuppy says:
Incredible. i can't believe the stats over last year!
1 year ago
OneClayBead says:
I love the Weather reports! Great news! I'm off to an incredible Sept too so I predict sunshine ahead!
1 year ago
OhFaro says:
Great News! Thanks for the report.
1 year ago
WiltsieBridgeCS says:
Nice!
1 year ago
StellasKnits says:
Yea!! Wonderful numbers! I'm always amazed at the people who manage to find my shop amongst all the talent here on Etsy. Thanks to each and every one who does and a great big pat on the back to Etsy for the hard working staff!
1 year ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
WOW! That's a LOT of sales! Go Etsy!
1 year ago
AntoinettesWhims says:
Love to see those numbers going up on all accounts. Congratulations to the Etsy staff and the community!
1 year ago
shopkoolgifts says:
Fabulous-I am still surprised how many people still haven't heard of etsy even with the write up we had in the paper not too long ago. Great job everyone!!
1 year ago
JaniceCordeiro says:
Nice to see the numbers going up.
1 year ago
lv2cr8 says:
I love reading this every month. Such great news!
1 year ago
Parachute425 says:
Thanks!
1 year ago
sansmap says:
wow, this is great! i would love to see these same stats by category and state/country :-)
1 year ago
newhopebeading says:
sounds good!
1 year ago
FavreBijoux says:
Thanks
1 year ago
RockStoneTreasures says:
Great numbers goodness.
1 year ago
Asianexpressions says:
I had a great August! Thank you!
1 year ago
SweetlyFallen says:
Wowza!!!
1 year ago
Waterrose says:
Thanks for the information!
1 year ago
Lori411 says:
Woohoo! Go Etsy!
1 year ago
jackiedretroboutique says:
Thanks for the update! Any chance you will break out the 'new members' number to show how many are seller accounts??
1 year ago
WrenWillow says:
awesome!!
1 year ago
sweetperversion says:
Go us!
1 year ago
thesacredmuse says:
Thats allot of new people!
1 year ago
mohenz says:
Yeeyy us!
1 year ago
nowonder says:
Thanks for the info!
1 year ago
carvingbydave says:
Sounds as though we are in the right place. Does anyone know the total number of traders?
1 year ago
accentonvintage says:
Just growing and growing! Congrats! Great news!
1 year ago
cindylouwho2 says:
Yea! August was my best month ever & I am glad to see it was the same for Etsy. Keep up the good work, everyone!
1 year ago
britishvintage says:
It would be good to know how many new members are sellers and how many are buyers. If the majority are sellers, then it isn't really good news for the rest of us sellers, whereas if the majority are buyers, then that is good news for everyone.
1 year ago
ElizabethOHara says:
I'd like to know more demographics about buyers and sellers. The average age of a buyer, average amount they spend, how often they purchase, how often they purchase new products or repeats. I'd like to know the average length of time a seller keeps a shop open, sales, how they do, etc. Also, I'd like to know the actual value of FP or whether or not it is perception on the part of buyers - in other words, does being on FP lead to continued overall sales or only a temporary spike?
1 year ago
lauraprill says:
encouraging:)
1 year ago
malindyandmaude says:
I like to see the numbers. I am with Elizabeth O'Hara more demographics would be helpful. It really wowed me now, I want to see that carry over into my shop!!:O
1 year ago
breadandroses2 says:
Looks like lucky 7 is the (average) number! Please, please break it down by Handmade, Vintage, Supplies categories.
1 year ago
EdgeInspired says:
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing :)Etsy is such a wonderful place!!
1 year ago
bhangtiez says:
omg....that's a lot of numbers! Thanks!
1 year ago
makingthishome says:
yeah team! Etsy - have you ever thought of eliminating Paypal and offering a protected service through Etsy? It seems like a great form of additional funds and would eliminate a layer for people in purchasing who need a Paypal account and an etsy account.
1 year ago
Raceytay says:
August was amazing. I can't wait for September's stats to come ouot!
1 year ago
Alaroycreature says:
i joined july :P
1 year ago
holmescraft says:
Great numbers, and things are looking even better for September!! Thanks!
1 year ago
ohriginals says:
the numbers are amazing. thank you for compiling and sharing!
1 year ago
kotibeth says:
Wow amazing growth since last year.
1 year ago
DEMET says:
Thank you, this is great news, I cant wait to see. Turkishteam
1 year ago
TheZestyDesk says:
Impressive! Hard to wrap your head around those numbers!
1 year ago
rrizzart says:
Onward and upward! I joined in May & I'm honored to be a teeny-tiny part of it!
1 year ago
Vidalbuttons says:
This is good news, even thought I didn't feel July and August were good months, I guess it was for many :D
1 year ago
LoveYouSo says:
thank you for the info!
1 year ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
lookin' good etsy... lookin' good! :)
1 year ago
TheNightjar says:
WOA!! you guys rock
1 year ago
monstergallery says:
"2,117,388 new items listed, 1,404,248 items sold"... that means for every two items listed, one is sold! That's a very good ratio.
1 year ago
HelenesDreams says:
Amazing..truly!
1 year ago
CupcakeSupply says:
As a new site, that's good info to know! Thanks!
1 year ago
StelmaDesigns says:
Those numbers look stellar. Huge increases. Since the items sold are higher as is the total dollars, it doesn't matter if a seller or buyer is buying really. Clearly sales are happening and the percentages are still rising. That's always great news!
1 year ago
PaperPicker says:
This is one blog post that you won't find on many other sites - thanks for being so open and honest!!
1 year ago
OldNewAgain says:
amazing!!!
1 year ago
anasbabycouture says:
Great numbers! Good back to school sales too!
1 year ago
TheGinghamOwl says:
Great info:) Thanks:)
1 year ago
SassySashadoxie says:
Great news, but have you ever thought of putting this info in graph/chart form, too on here. I would so like to see the ups and downs visually over time. And compare it to charts from previous years.
1 year ago
sillychic says:
Wow, that is impressive!
1 year ago
KandiceInWonderland says:
Wow! Quite the impressive number report - yay!
1 year ago
silke5763 says:
Thanks for the report and details. I would very much love to see them in even more detail/broken down: Regional/countrywise, buyer/seller numbers, devision in categories... I am sure you will have even better ideas. Thanks so far!!! Brilliant to read!!!
1 year ago
Petitbijouartshop says:
Great numbers! Thanks for the information;-)
1 year ago
LavenderField says:
Thanks for the input!
1 year ago
lauratrevey says:
Go Etsy... It keeps getting better and better!!
1 year ago
MRSBAUBLES says:
Wow! Great numbers - keep going etsy!
1 year ago
belletreats says:
278,208 new members joined the Etsy community in the month, up 17,941, or 6.9%, from July **How many of these are sellers and how many are buyers only. Rebecca
1 year ago
germandolls says:
Now please explaine the numbers. I'd like to know how many people sold how many items? Can one see it broken up in segments where those sales occured?
1 year ago
mimiMatelot says:
Etsy becomes bigger and bigger :)
1 year ago
NatalieBriggs says:
Thats great news!!!
1 year ago
Lisolabella says:
Good numbers, send some over to my shop too!
1 year ago
dayslonggone says:
Thanks for the report!
1 year ago
SilverCoastSeaGlass says:
Great Report!
1 year ago
GreatestJoyDesigns says:
I am not surprised by Etsy's success! When I first saw the sight, it was a facebook notice, I was intrigued because I am an artist and there are few ways to showcase my work without loosing all of my profits :( But what sold me was how great it is to move around the sight. I am an online shopper so I have seen some good and some HORRIBLE sites. This is the best I have seen. Thank you to all who have brought this to pass.
1 year ago
saburkitty says:
Great News!! ^_^
1 year ago
CoastandCanvas says:
wow ! im an etsy lover for sure its agreat place to be :-)
1 year ago
theninthstitch says:
Wouldnt it be great if Etsy took over the world? Imagine...
1 year ago
SunshowerCreations says:
so cool!
1 year ago
CecilandCo says:
Congrats Etsy and sellers!I would also like to see more of a breakdown by category/region/etc. as well :)Thanks!
1 year ago
craftymcgee says:
Well done etsy!
1 year ago
CompAndHandDone says:
WOW!
1 year ago
jannio says:
Wonderful! to be part of it all.
1 year ago
AutumnLeavesJewelry says:
:-)
1 year ago
Ebrown2503 says:
These are impressive stats. Congrats to Etsy and all it's busy sellers!
1 year ago
Celticcatphotos says:
Glad to hear this good news!
1 year ago
LolaFalkDesigns says:
Very exciting numbers! So glad to be a part of this community!
1 year ago
BayMoonDesign says:
Great news! I hope September will be even better.
1 year ago
jabonbon says:
Cool! I just discovered this. Thanks.
1 year ago
bloomerie says:
Thanks for sharing! Like some of the other commenters, I'd love to see more stats -- like traffic peaks and valleys throughout the day/week and hot categories.
1 year ago
mosaicmonkey says:
good numbers goood news..
1 year ago
BellaPuzzles says:
Hot days of the week and hot categories would be a welcome addition to this report. Etsy rocks.
1 year ago
RoseInteriors says:
How inspirational, glad to be part of a winning team
1 year ago
anakit says:
I probably contributed more on the buying side, but it's still exciting to see the marketplace grow.
1 year ago
silvertique says:
coo!!!
1 year ago
GloriousGirlJewelry says:
F A N T A S T I C !!!! Man I Love ETSY!, just chills me to the bone & gives me ridiculous goosebumps when i read the stats that indicate that we were neck & neck with December's 2009 sales IN August....glorious success to all :)
1 year ago
KhaliNouveau says:
Thanks for informing us on the weather stats
1 year ago
quiltartfabric says:
Wow!! Fantastic numbers!! Wish I was one of the lucky sellers....My last sale was in may.
1 year ago
EnergyDrawings says:
Amazing.
1 year ago
DiscoveryBay says:
Fantastic growth!
1 year ago
seworiginal says:
wowee! that is alot of sales! awesome work for every one here who makes etsy what it is!!
1 year ago
winkinpossum says:
That's wonderful... I've noticed a large growth in listings for vintage... something like 1,000 more items a day.
1 year ago
deepfried says:
That is just phenomenal! Great news! Great work, all xx
1 year ago
redemptionart says:
Thank you for the detailed work involved in keeping these stats. This is exciting...local-global!
1 year ago
LoveButtons says:
Breathtaking!
1 year ago
hauntingbeauty says:
Wow! I'm proud to be part of ETSY and the success.
1 year ago
BeadFloraJewels says:
Fantastic!
1 year ago
BotanicalBead says:
Great info, thanks.
1 year ago
twistedbeading says:
go etsy!!
1 year ago
KIMMSMITH says:
Fabby info, love the picks too!
1 year ago
melissatkacsik says:
Excellent news in light of all the negative consumer spending reports out there! I LOVE ETSY!!!!!
1 year ago
proteales says:
This August was my best month ever by far. September is not starting out so great though.
1 year ago
OffTheHookOriginals says:
Cool!
1 year ago
lavendarblue says:
Positive, encouraging news ... I love my Etsy shop... and I am getting inspired to do new listings.
1 year ago
lavendarblue says:
Positive, encouraging news! I am getting inspired! to get those new listings ready to post. Love my Etsy shop!
1 year ago
katalinegross says:
very impresive and interesting. we are really a big comunity!!!
1 year ago
YellowBugBoutique says:
One word....WOW.....last December was around 25 million in sales....if August was 25 million in sales....what the heck will this December bring ?
1 year ago
DigitalCS says:
Wow! Congrats Etsy and Etsians!
1 year ago
LuckyLadybugJewelry says:
I, too, love what Etsy brings to each and every one of us. I, too, would love to see the statistics broken down a little more and graph comparisons - easy to do. My only regret is that I didn't find Etsy back in 2005, just imagine . . . Huge wishes for much success to all. We're still on the cusp of something even larger - keep creating!
1 year ago
LuckyLadybugJewelry says:
I, too, love Etsy and what it brings to each and every one of us, whether seller or buyer. I, too, would like the statistics broken down another level or two - maybe it's curiosity, but that's a good thing. We are still on the cusp of a worldwide community of artisans who are being recognized around the world - there are bigger and better things to come as we ascent to greater heights. My only regret is that I didn't find Etsy back in 2005. Just imagine . . .
1 year ago
jechorydesigns says:
That's good news!
1 year ago
lefthandedgoth says:
Wow, I'm on the wrong side of the table here. I need to work for Etsy, they hauled in over a million bucks last month!
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Amazing! I'm so happy Etsy is doing great. I tell everyone I can about you guys and how wonderful you are! Thanks for featuring my red & green luggage. Monica TheIDConnetion :)
1 year ago
runawaywombat says:
The stats are getting better, thats good for all of us. Keep us the good work.
1 year ago
CottonBlossomFarm says:
We at CBF have also seen outstanding growth so far. We have doubled our sales every month since March of this year!!! Great Job Everyone!!
1 year ago
CottonBlossomFarm says:
O U T S T A N D I N G!!! We too at cottonblossomfarm have seen exceptional growth since March of this year, DOUBLING our sales each month!! WAY to GO ETSY!!
1 year ago
bracketgoods says:
Would love to see breakdowns by categories.
1 year ago
barbaritaverde says:
Etsy grooves!
1 year ago
frecklesoriginals says:
Etsians are go. Well done to all. I can't wait for my first sale. Bring on the christmas sales fingers crossed.
1 year ago
lilwildflower says:
the page view stats is quite a number to record! 777,607,777! that's some lotto numbers there.
1 year ago
robisart says:
Wow very good news !!!
1 year ago
eurekapaprika says:
Holy moly!!!!! Impressive!
1 year ago
Ch7tina7 says:
Great news. I am glad I began selling on here! ~Christina @ 7stars
1 year ago
2glassygirls says:
Thank You etsy for the opportunity! That is amazing info!!!
1 year ago
SilkWay says:
Super numbers wish you and me grow with you !!!!!!!!!!
341 days ago