Wait — does this change anything on Etsy?
Nope. Zero. Legitsy doesn't touch Etsy's page. A small floating button appears on the right side of your browser — that's it. Click it, a panel slides in from the side. Close it, it's gone. Etsy never knows, and nothing on their page changes.
Why can't I have unlimited checks?
Because each check calls real APIs — reverse image search isn't free. Every single check costs us money. We'd rather be honest about limits than pretend everything is "unlimited" and then throttle you silently. Free: 3/day. Scout: 30/day. Hunter: 100/day. Most people never hit these.
Can Legitsy tell me something is definitely fake?
No, and we'll never claim that. We say "similar item found on AliExpress" — not "this is fake" or "counterfeit." We surface evidence. A matching product image on a mass-production site is a strong signal, but you decide what to do with that information. That's the honest way to do this.
I'm a real maker. How do I prove it?
Apply for the Legitsy Trust Badge. You sign in, confirm your email, submit your shop URL, and our team reviews your shop manually — we check your photos, history, ratings, and craft story. Once approved, every Legitsy user who visits your listings sees "Verified Handmade Seller" instantly. No scan needed. Plans start at $4.99/month based on shop size.
Learn more →Does Legitsy sell my browsing data?
Absolutely not. We only process the Etsy listing ID when you click "Check this item." We never track which pages you visit, how long you browse, or what you buy. The extension has minimal permissions — it only activates on Etsy product pages. Read our full privacy policy at legitsy.io/privacy.
What's the search bar on the homepage?
Anyone can paste an Etsy shop URL or listing URL to check if the seller is Legitsy-verified. It only looks in our database — no deep image scan. It's free, no account needed, with a 20 check/hour limit. Think of it as a quick trust check before you browse deeper.
Do AI shopping agents use Legitsy?
Yes — and this is the future. We publish verification data via the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). AI agents like Google Gemini and Perplexity can query our API to show trust signals when recommending Etsy products. If you're a verified seller, your badge shows up in AI shopping results automatically. Free traffic, free trust.
Can I help real crafters get recognized?
Hunter plan users can recommend sellers for our Trust Badge when a check comes back clean. It's like giving a thumbs-up: "Hey Legitsy, this shop looks legit." When that seller applies later, we see they've already been vouched for by real buyers. It speeds up their review. It's how the community helps real makers get found.