Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect

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Week of April 9th, 2025

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Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect

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Week of April 9th, 2025
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect's key feedback

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Misleading Listings

A significant number of users report receiving items that do not match their descriptions, with some items being fake or in poor condition. Approximately 20% of users seem to be affected by this issue, leading to dissatisfaction and mistrust in the platform. Example: 'I bought $500 worth of merchandise and some were fake and some were falsely advertised as excellent condition but they were very poor condition.'

I bought $500 worth of merchandise and some were fake and some were falsely advertised as excellent condition but they were very poor condition.

2

Poor Customer Support

Users frequently express frustration with the customer support system, citing slow response times and inadequate resolutions. This issue affects around 15% of users, who feel neglected and unsupported when issues arise. Example: 'Customer service used to be easy to deal with but they have made it impossible to receive refunds even when the seller admits the wrong doing.'

Customer service used to be easy to deal with but they have made it impossible to receive refunds even when the seller admits the wrong doing.

3

Scamming Concerns

There are numerous complaints about scams and fraudulent activities on the platform, with users feeling that Whatnot does not do enough to prevent or address these issues. Approximately 10% of users have reported being scammed or encountering suspicious activities. Example: 'Most of the items that are sold on here come from AliExpress or Alibaba even when you think you’re getting a deal you’re really not because you can just find that item cheaper somewhere else.'

Most of the items that are sold on here come from AliExpress or Alibaba even when you think you’re getting a deal you’re really not because you can just find that item cheaper somewhere else.

4

Account and Verification Issues

Users face difficulties with account verification and unexpected bans, which hinder their ability to use the platform effectively. This problem affects about 5% of users, causing frustration and limiting their engagement with the app. Example: 'Seems impossible to verify identity on this app. If never accepts selfies during the process or your ID card making it impossible to start selling.'

Seems impossible to verify identity on this app. If never accepts selfies during the process or your ID card making it impossible to start selling.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect
Whatnot receives mixed feedback. Users praise the platform for its fun and engaging live shopping experience, with many finding great deals and enjoying the community aspect. However, there are significant concerns about bugs, confusing shipping settings, scammers, and slow customer support, which detract from the overall user experience.

#2 RUNNER UP

Popshop Live
Popshop Live is appreciated for its vibrant community and unique shopping experience, with users enjoying the variety of sellers and products. However, the app suffers from technical issues, such as frequent crashes and lag, especially on Android devices, and poor customer support, which frustrates many users.

#3 Straggler

NTWRK
NTWRK is favored for its unique products and engaging shopping experience, with users enjoying the mystery games and exclusive items. Nonetheless, the platform faces criticism for poor customer service, issues with order fulfillment, and concerns about product authenticity, leading to dissatisfaction among some users.
Competitors Analysis
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Whatnot: Shop, Sell, Connect
#1 Users Choice
Whatnot receives mixed feedback. Users praise the platform for its fun and engaging live shopping experience, with many finding great deals and enjoying the community aspect. However, there are significant concerns about bugs, confusing shipping settings, scammers, and slow customer support, which detract from the overall user experience.
Popshop Live
#2 Runner-up
Popshop Live is appreciated for its vibrant community and unique shopping experience, with users enjoying the variety of sellers and products. However, the app suffers from technical issues, such as frequent crashes and lag, especially on Android devices, and poor customer support, which frustrates many users.
NTWRK
#3 Straggler
NTWRK is favored for its unique products and engaging shopping experience, with users enjoying the mystery games and exclusive items. Nonetheless, the platform faces criticism for poor customer service, issues with order fulfillment, and concerns about product authenticity, leading to dissatisfaction among some users.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Price Manipulation
Some sellers inflate prices by setting short auction timers, preventing buyers from verifying prices, and banning users who question pricing. This practice misleads buyers into purchasing overpriced items, damaging trust in the platform.
Items are sold at inflated prices with short timers, and questioning prices leads to bans.
Identity Verification Issues
The app's identity verification process is flawed, often rejecting selfies and ID cards, making it difficult for users to start selling. This creates a barrier for new sellers, hindering platform growth and user satisfaction.
The app fails to accept selfies or ID cards, blocking new sellers from starting.
Refund and Return Challenges
Users face difficulties obtaining refunds or returning items, even when sellers admit fault, leading to financial losses and frustration. This lack of effective customer service undermines user confidence and retention.
Refunds are hard to get, even when sellers admit mistakes, causing financial losses.
Scam and Fraud Concerns
The platform is plagued by scams, with sellers misrepresenting products and Whatnot failing to prevent repeat offenders. This erodes trust and deters potential buyers and sellers from engaging with the platform.
Sellers misrepresent products, and Whatnot doesn't stop repeat scammers, eroding trust.
Customer Support Delays
Customer support is slow and unresponsive, taking weeks to address issues, which frustrates users and leaves problems unresolved. This inefficiency in support services negatively impacts user experience and satisfaction.
Support takes weeks to respond, leaving issues unresolved and users frustrated.
Platform Bugs
The app suffers from numerous bugs, such as erratic scrolling and confusing shipping settings, which disrupt user experience. These technical issues hinder usability and deter users from fully engaging with the platform.
Bugs like erratic scrolling and confusing settings disrupt user experience.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Price Manipulation
Some sellers inflate prices by setting short auction timers, preventing buyers from verifying prices, and banning users who question pricing. This practice misleads buyers into purchasing overpriced items, damaging trust in the platform.
Identity Verification Issues
The app's identity verification process is flawed, often rejecting selfies and ID cards, making it difficult for users to start selling. This creates a barrier for new sellers, hindering platform growth and user satisfaction.
Refund and Return Challenges
Users face difficulties obtaining refunds or returning items, even when sellers admit fault, leading to financial losses and frustration. This lack of effective customer service undermines user confidence and retention.
Scam and Fraud Concerns
The platform is plagued by scams, with sellers misrepresenting products and Whatnot failing to prevent repeat offenders. This erodes trust and deters potential buyers and sellers from engaging with the platform.
Customer Support Delays
Customer support is slow and unresponsive, taking weeks to address issues, which frustrates users and leaves problems unresolved. This inefficiency in support services negatively impacts user experience and satisfaction.
Platform Bugs
The app suffers from numerous bugs, such as erratic scrolling and confusing shipping settings, which disrupt user experience. These technical issues hinder usability and deter users from fully engaging with the platform.

Quotes of the week

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The app is full of bugs, and the shipping settings are confusing. Scammers are prevalent, and support is slow, taking up to 48 hours to respond. The giveaway system has loopholes that allow non-buyers to win, which frustrates sellers and buyers alike.
Cadwallater Winkleberry Jr.
Week of April 9th, 2025
I sold $800 worth of items and received a 5-star rating, but I haven't received any money. My account was banned without reason, and customer service is unresponsive.
PurpleLLama08
Week of April 9th, 2025
I love the community and the ease of use, but the app has performance issues, especially for sellers. The setup is cumbersome, and you can't see live chat unless you have multiple devices.
Seller0407
Week of April 9th, 2025

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The app is full of bugs, and the shipping settings are confusing. Scammers are prevalent, and support is slow, taking up to 48 hours to respond. The giveaway system has loopholes that allow non-buyers to win, which frustrates sellers and buyers alike.
Candice Wu
App Store
I sold $800 worth of items and received a 5-star rating, but I haven't received any money. My account was banned without reason, and customer service is unresponsive.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I love the community and the ease of use, but the app has performance issues, especially for sellers. The setup is cumbersome, and you can't see live chat unless you have multiple devices.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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