How is the default language selected upon installation?

The extension checks your browser language settings. If it matches one of our 16 supported languages, it loads automatically in that language; otherwise, it defaults to English.

How can I install and activate the extension?

After installing, click the puzzle icon in the top right of your browser and pin 'Etsy Insight Pro'. You can then click the icon to open the dashboard at any time.

How do I change the display language in the extension?

The extension supports 16 languages including English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, etc. Go to the General tab in settings and pick your preferred language from the dropdown.

What is the Etsy currency warning and how does the automatic USD setting work?

To calculate daily sales and product prices accurately, it is recommended to set your Etsy display currency to USD ($). If your currency is set to something else, the extension warns you and helps automatically switch to USD. This prevents exchange rate calculation errors in your data.

Why is GDPR / Data Consent required?

The extension needs this permission to save stores and data strictly inside your browser (local-first) and report technical runtime errors anonymously to our team (Sentry). Scans will halt if consent is declined.

How do I start tracking my competitors?

Navigate to any Etsy store page. Click the orange 'Track Store' button below the left menu or shop title. The store will be added to your dashboard instantly.

The 'Track Store' button does not show on Etsy?

Please make sure the extension is active in your browser. If a page fails to load fully, the button might not appear; refreshing (F5) the page will bring it up.

What's the difference between manual and auto scan?

Manual scan updates data instantly on demand. Auto scan periodically refreshes data in the background to keep insights fresh.

How does the auto-scanning work?

As long as your browser is open, the extension automatically scans in the background twice a day (around 00:00 and 12:00 local time). This process is designed to be lightweight and respectful of Etsy's rate limits.

Can I completely turn off background auto-scanning?

Yes, open Settings (⚙️) from the top right of your dashboard, and set 'Auto Scan Interval' to 'Off (Manual Only)'.

What is the product scan page limit (Max Pages) and why is it needed?

To prevent Etsy from flagging your IP due to too many requests (429) and to preserve browser performance, the maximum number of product pages scanned at once is limited.

What happens during an Etsy 429 Too Many Requests error?

When scanning too fast, Etsy triggers a 429 rate limit. The extension automatically detects this, pauses the queue for 5 minutes, and resumes when safe to prevent blocking your IP.

Does rescanning stores delete historical chart data?

No. Rescanning shops does not delete your existing historical logs. It saves new scan data incrementally on top of your existing history.

What happens if a tracked shop goes on vacation or closes?

When a shop is on vacation or closed, Etsy skips product detail pages. The extension detects this, pauses scanning for that shop, and displays a status message to prevent database errors.

How is the out-of-stock (Sold Out) status of products verified?

If the extension detects a product is sold out during a store scan, it opens the product page directly in the background for a second verification to prevent false markings. This ensures the actual stock status is confirmed regardless of language settings, and any product returning to stock instantly updates its price and information.

How do I create a new group/category?

Select 'New Workspace...' from the category dropdown on the dashboard. Enter a name to create a workspace, then drag/assign shops to organize them.

Are there naming restrictions when creating a new workspace?

Yes. To prevent layout and table distortion, workspace names are limited to a maximum of 20 characters, and special characters like HTML tags are sanitized.

How do I move a shop to another category or workspace?

Click the options menu next to a shop name and select 'Move Shop'. Choose your target workspace or the default 'General' group from the dropdown to reorganize your dashboard.

How do I delete a store from my list?

On the dashboard store list table, click the trash (🗑️) button on the right of the store name to permanently delete it and all its historic logs.

What is the benefit of archiving a shop instead of deleting it?

Archiving allows you to hide shops that clutter your main dashboard without losing their data. All historical sales graphs and product logs remain saved in your database and can be restored at any time via the 'Unarchive' button.

How do I compare competitor shops and how is the 'VS Leader' selected?

On the comparison page, you can add multiple shops side-by-side to compare them across more than 10 metrics like total sales, active items, and weekly growth. The shop that wins in the most categories is automatically declared the VS Leader (🏆 Leader).

How are shop tiers (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver) determined?

Shops are classified based on total sales: Platinum (100k+), Diamond (50k+), Gold (10k+), Silver (1k+). This helps you instantly gauge competitor scale.

What do shop status tags (Boutique, Popular, Fast Seller, Slowing) mean?

Tags are based on sales speed and active listings: Boutique (<100 items), Fast Seller (high recent sales momentum), Popular (high overall sales), Slowing (declining sales velocity).

How is the 'Best Seller of the Day' determined?

The product in your tracking list that gains the highest net sales increase over the last 24 hours is shown as the best seller of the day in the quick glance panel.

When does the product-specific sales history fill up?

Since Etsy doesn't provide historical sales data on first load, product sales will show empty on day 1. As the extension scans daily, it tracks differences to populate history charts.

How does the product-specific sales and price history tracking work?

The extension analyzes tracked shop items daily. It records estimated daily sales, price changes, and inventory status day-by-day, presenting them as interactive charts on the product details page.

What does 'frequency' mean in SEO tag analysis?

It shows how many times a specific tag is used across all products in the selected shop or group. Frequently used tags reveal the core SEO strategy of your competitor.

Why copy only the top 13 tags?

Etsy limits tags to 13 per listing. The extension copies the top 13 most common tags of your competitor with a single click to save time.

Why does AI Insights say 'insufficient data'?

AI needs at least 2 distinct days of product logs to compute changes. New stores will unlock AI insights after 24-48 hours.

How do I customize price change notifications?

Open the Notifications tab in Settings (⚙️). Toggle price alerts on/off, or adjust the minimum percentage threshold (e.g. 5% price change) to trigger alerts.

What is the Price Change Notification Threshold?

In Settings -> Notifications, you can set a minimum percentage (e.g. 5%). The extension will only notify you if the price changes by at least this percentage, preventing spam from tiny price changes.

What is the Big Sales Spike notification?

A PRO feature that sends a desktop notification when a tracked store gets a sudden sales jump (e.g., more than 20 sales in one day), ensuring you spot campaigns instantly.

Is my data secure? Is it sent to your servers?

Etsy Insight Pro is a local-first extension. All tracked stores, sales data, and tag analyses are stored strictly inside your browser's secure database (local database). No data is sent to external servers or third parties.

Is the backup file (.bckp) secure?

Yes. The backup file is a compressed data format containing only your tracked shops, sales histories, and extension settings. It never contains passwords or payment information.

How do I export my data to Excel (CSV)?

You can click the 'Export to Excel' button on any shop detail page or the 'All Product Sales' tab to download all tables and history to your computer. This feature requires PRO.

What do the columns in the Excel export files mean?

The reports include product info, daily sales, sales growth, and other performance metrics. You can use this data to perform detailed growth analysis in Excel.

Why do some characters look corrupted in Excel?

If you experience encoding issues opening CSVs, open Excel, go to 'Data' -> 'From Text/CSV', and select 'UTF-8' file origin before loading. This is an Excel setting.

How do I generate a PDF report?

On the store details page, click the 'Export PDF' button. A visual report with store metrics, weekly sales charts, and top-selling products will be generated and downloaded.

What is the difference between Store List and Batch Sales Excel exports?

Store List exports the general overview of all tracked shops (sales, reviews, conversion). Batch Sales exports detailed daily sales history of all shops in a single file, perfect for bulk analysis.

How do I move my data to another computer?

Click 'Backup' in settings to download your database backup file, then click 'Restore' on your new computer's settings tab to import it.

Can I see deleted or sold-out competitor products?

Yes, once tracking starts, the system monitors all product states. If a product is deleted or runs out of stock, it is flagged as 'Sold Out' or 'Deactivated' in red. When a product returns to stock, its price, title, and all other details are automatically updated.

How does the 'Clean Today's Data' feature work?

If you notice data discrepancies for today, this PRO feature lets you clear today's scanned data for a store, allowing you to rescan fresh. It only deletes today's log, keeping historical logs safe.

When should I use the 'Fix' database option?

If you notice date shifts, gaps, or anomalous numbers in your graphs, use the 'Fix' option in settings to automatically scan and correct DB index entries.

What is the difference between Repair Database and Reset Database?

Repair Database rebuilds local database indexes to fix glitches without deleting any data. Reset Database permanently wipes all tracked shops, sales histories, and settings to start fresh.

What are debug logs? Are they safe?

Technical logs are kept to troubleshoot issues. If you choose to share them, our support team can inspect errors and patch bugs quickly. Logs never contain passwords or payment keys.

Will the extension fill up the device storage?

Modern browsers offer gigabytes of local storage. Extension data is small (few MBs). Note: clearing site data via browser settings might wipe DB, so export backups regularly.

How do I delete all stored database records?

Go to the Cleanup tab in settings and select 'Reset Database' or 'Clean Today's Data'. This permanently wipes stored logs from browser memory.

What are the differences between LITE and PRO?

LITE version allows tracking a maximum of 5 stores. PRO unlocks unlimited store tracking, daily product sales history logs, advanced SEO tag analysis, AI insights, PDF/Excel exporting, and daily data cleanup (PRO exclusive).

I bought a license but the extension is still LITE?

Activation is usually instant. If it stays LITE, reload the extension by right-clicking its icon and selecting 'Reload', or change the app language in settings and revert it.

How long does it take for PRO features to unlock after license activation?

Activation is validated instantly in the background. The extension upgrades to PRO within seconds without needing a page refresh, unlocking all restrictions.

Can I use the extension on multiple computers?

Yes, you can use your PRO subscription on any PC signed into the same Chrome profile or by activating your license key in other browsers at no extra cost.

Catching Trends on Etsy: Seasonal Product Strategies

📅 👤 S. BOZ 📖 1 min read

The Power of Seasonal Sales

Sales on Etsy fluctuate throughout the year. Periods like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and summer vacation season see demand surges for specific product categories. By planning ahead, you can prepare months before your competitors.

1. Create an Annual Trend Calendar

Prepare a trend calendar showing which products sell during which periods throughout the year:

January-February: Post-holiday discount season, Valentine's Day preparations.
March-May: Spring-themed products, Easter, Mother's Day, graduation gifts.
June-August: Summer vacation items, wedding season, beach accessories.
September-November: Fall decor, Halloween, Black Friday preparations.
December: Christmas and New Year gifts, winter-themed products.

Catching Trends on Etsy: Seasonal Product Strategies

The Power of Seasonal Sales

1. Create an Annual Trend Calendar

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Catching Trends on Etsy: Seasonal Product Strategies

The Power of Seasonal Sales

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Dominate Your Etsy Niche and Outperform Rivals!

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