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Free Etsy Description Checker
Check whether your description explains the product, uses readable structure and supports the rest of the listing without keyword stuffing.
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13 explainable checksWhat a healthy Etsy description needs to do
Etsy’s current keyword guidance says listing-description keywords and phrases can contribute to matching and ranking. It recommends using relevant keywords naturally in the first few sentences, avoiding a verbatim copy of the title, and continuing with the information buyers need to understand the product.
The checker looks for
- A product-first opening instead of a generic shop greeting
- Enough substance to explain the item
- Title-description topic alignment when a title is supplied
- Whether the description simply copies the title
- Paragraph readability
- All-caps and emoji overload
- Repeated-keyword pressure
- Product-detail cues such as size, material, format or what is included
- Purchase, delivery or download clarity
- Personalization instructions when the title suggests a personalized product
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Internal checksFrequently asked questions
Quick answersDoes Etsy use listing descriptions for search?
Yes. Etsy’s current Keywords 101 guidance says keywords and phrases in listing descriptions are considered during query matching and ranking.
Should I copy my Etsy title into the description?
Etsy specifically advises against copying the title verbatim. It recommends naturally incorporating relevant keywords in the first few sentences instead.
How long should an Etsy description be?
Etsy does not publish one required word count. The checker uses length only as a buyer-information heuristic and does not treat a specific word count as a ranking factor.
Does this tool rewrite my description?
No. The free checker diagnoses structure and clarity. The full Listing Health flow and paid treatment are separate.