Check your Etsy tags

Use the checker above to review a draft set of tags. It flags tags longer than 20 characters and shows how many of Etsy’s 13 slots you have used. It does not generate tags or measure search demand.

Find phrases that fit the item

Think about the item type, materials, style, use, and any genuine occasion or recipient. A personalized cutting board might use walnut cutting board, custom kitchen gift, or wedding gift. Do not add “wedding” merely because it is popular if the item is not relevant to that search.

Etsy recommends using all 13 relevant tags and multi-word phrases where they make sense. Tags can be up to 20 characters including spaces. Categories and attributes can already help a listing match certain searches, so check those before duplicating a phrase as a tag.

Edit with the buyer in mind

Look for accidental duplicates, generic single words, and terms that imply a feature your item does not have. A set of varied, truthful phrases is more useful than a rigid formula. Search results depend on more than tags, and a checker cannot promise traffic or sales.

For a fuller walkthrough, read our titles and tags guide. Tusella’s listing workspace can draft copy during early access; apply here to try it.