How to Find the Best Time to Post on Depop in 2026
by Jasmin Mipaña •October 10, 2026
If there’s a reselling platform that feels like social media, it’s definitely Depop. It has features similar to those of social media platforms: followers, engagement, sharing, and a personalized feed for users.
So it makes sense that there are times when users are more likely to view your Depop shop. It’s when you should post your items for better visibility, engagement, and eventually, sales.
So what’s the best time to post on Depop? We’ll let you in on the secret so you can plan your listing schedule. Here’s how to find the best time to post on Depop.
Before you start—what to know
- Consistent posting matters. Depop itself recommends doing so for more engagement, exposure, and sales.
- Posting during lunch breaks and early evening may yield positive results, but these "best" times may vary depending on your target audience. There's no single magic timeslot that will bring you all the metrics you want.
- Weekends are also worth testing to see if buyers have more free time to use the app.
- Engage with interested buyers, comment and share on your listings (and others' listings as well) during these times. It shows buyers that you are online and can answer their questions.
How to find the best time to post on Depop
Step 1. Identify your target audience
Think about who your buyers are. Depop’s demographic is primarily Gen Z and millennials, with a few older buyers here and there, but your target audience will depend on what you sell. You can also consider the style or aesthetic of your listings. This will help you identify when your buyers are most active.
Step 2. Test posting times
Posting at noon, after work hours and on weekends is just a guide. Some sellers find they get more traction when they post 7pm onwards on weekdays. Others find Friday afternoons a good time to prepare for the weekend online shopping crowd. Still others recommend posting before school, after school, before bedtime, and throughout the weekend to appeal to younger audiences. YouTuber Brady Wentz recommends the opposite: he says to post whenever. Finding the best time still involves some trial and error, but at least you have a starting point instead of just posting at random times.
Step 3. Create a consistent posting schedule
But before following your posting schedule, batch tasks related to your listings. Example, take photos ahead of time and make drafts, so when the time comes for your posting schedule, all you have to do is to post or refresh listings.
Step 4. Track your posts’ performance
This is one of the most crucial parts of finding the best time to post on Depop: tracking post performance. Monitor the following: likes, offers, messages, and orders. A simple spreadsheet or the dashboard of your favorite reseller tool works well for this.
Step 5. Compare results
Ask yourself: Which posting times performed well? Look for patterns by comparing results for different days and times. For example, did weekday nights garnered more orders on your vintage card sets? Did the weekend see a rise for your sneakers on sale? This will give you a clue on which set of buyers are more likely to engage in certain listings.
Step 6: Adjust your posting schedule as needed
Did your vintage tees get few likes when you posted them at noon on Wednesday?Did your kids' clothes sell less in the mornings? Tweak your posting schedule until you get the results you want. You may need to do this again until you get better results.
Step 7. Keep your posting quality top-tier
Finding the best time to post on Depop only works if your listings themselves are high quality. The photos must be clear and show the item from different angles. The titles must have the right keywords. Your item descriptions must be complete, from the brand to the size to the style and fit.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the best time to post on Depop?
A: Some sellers recommend posting from noon until 10 p.m. on weekdays and throughout the day on weekends. The best time still depends on your target audience and the items you sell.
Q: Should I post on weekdays or weekends only on Depop?
A: Try posting on both weekdays and weekends. Schedule posts for both to maintain consistency.
Q: I have followed the suggested best posting times, but I'm still getting low engagement and few sales. What should I do?
A: Try posting at different times, relisting items with better photos and descriptions, offering discounts, engaging with buyers more during posting times, and sharing your listings. Liking, sharing and commenting on other listings helps boost engagement too; other sellers are likely to reciprocate those actions.
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