Is Poshmark Punishing Sellers?
What’s Going on with the Algorithm, Listing Removals & Suspensions?
If you’ve been on Poshmark for a few years, you’ve probably noticed a shift—maybe even a nosedive—in your sales, visibility, and overall engagement. You’re still sharing. Still following. Still listing consistently. Yet… crickets. You’re not alone.
Lately, Poshmark sellers across Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and reseller communities are asking the same question:
"What changed?"
Let’s break down what we know (and what we don’t) about Poshmark’s recent algorithm shifts and new policies—and why it feels like Poshmark might be punishing loyal sellers.
The Algorithm is a Black Box
For years, the secret to visibility on Poshmark was simple:
List often
Share consistently
Follow other closets
It wasn’t glamorous, but it worked. You put in the effort, and you got results.
But in 2024 and into 2025, something changed. Sellers who have followed this exact formula for years are now seeing fewer likes, fewer views, and plummeting sales. What gives?
Well, that’s the thing—Poshmark isn’t telling us.
Unlike platforms like eBay or Etsy, which offer at least some insight into SEO and ranking, Poshmark plays it close to the vest. The community-style sharing model was once celebrated, but now, even mass sharing and following seems to have a limited impact. And because the platform doesn’t disclose algorithm updates, we’re left guessing.
Theories floating around the community include:
Prioritization of new listings only (not relists)
Less weight on follows/shares, more weight on listing keywords and pricing
More aggressive algorithm testing due to potential future integrations (like the recent Facebook Marketplace test)
But without transparency from Poshmark, sellers are essentially flying blind.
The New “Excessive Listing Removal” Policy
As if the algorithm confusion wasn’t enough, Poshmark recently rolled out a vague and unnerving policy targeting “excessive listing removal.”
Here’s what we know:
The policy aims to discourage frequent listing deletion and relisting
Poshmark hasn’t defined what counts as “excessive”
Sellers are reporting wildly inconsistent enforcement
Some sellers have removed and relisted dozens of items without consequence. Others report receiving 7-day suspensions after removing just one or two listings. There’s no clear threshold, no warning, and no real guidance.
This has left many wondering: Is relisting safe anymore?
Relisting used to be a vital strategy for staying visible. Now, sellers are hesitant to touch their listings at all—because the risk of suspension feels random and unfair.
Why Would Poshmark Do This?
It seems counterintuitive: why would a platform that takes a 20% cut of your sales want to make it harder for you to succeed?
There are a few possibilities:
Algorithm Testing: Poshmark could be quietly testing a shift toward SEO-based visibility (similar to eBay), which would reduce the influence of sharing and increase the importance of titles, descriptions, and competitive pricing.
Spam Prevention: The relisting crackdown may be aimed at bots or mass sellers gaming the system—but unfortunately, everyday sellers are being caught in the crossfire.
Profit Prioritization: It’s possible Poshmark is pushing promoted listings, bundling discounts, or curated drops—methods that may generate more revenue than individual seller success.
Regardless of the reason, the lack of communication is frustrating. Sellers deserve clarity—not punishment for playing by rules that keep changing behind the scenes.
So, What Can You Do Right Now?
While we don’t have all the answers (because Poshmark won’t give them), there are steps you can take to adapt:
✅ Focus on Listing Quality
Use strong, searchable titles. Add clear brand, size, and style keywords. Write natural, helpful descriptions.
✅ Optimize Your Closet for the Buyer, Not the Algorithm
Clean photos, consistent branding, and well-organized categories help convert views into sales—regardless of algorithm shifts.
✅ Avoid Mass Relisting for Now
Until there’s clarity on the new policy, steer clear of frequent relisting. Instead, tweak existing listings with fresh edits.
✅ Watch for Emerging Trends
Stay active in reseller forums and blogs (like this one!) to spot shifts as they happen. If mass sharing stops working across the board, that’s data.
✅ Diversify Your Platforms
This may be the biggest takeaway. You don’t own your audience on Poshmark. Start cross-listing to Mercari, eBay, Depop, or even your own Shopify site.
Final Thoughts: You're Not Crazy
If you’re feeling frustrated, discouraged, or even defeated—you’re not imagining things. Longtime sellers are watching their closets stagnate despite doing everything “right.” But the truth is, the game has changed.
And until Poshmark gives us more transparency, we’re left to adapt, experiment, and support each other through the mess.
Curated Closet SEO will continue to keep an eye on platform updates and help resellers pivot when the rules shift.
Because even if Poshmark is punishing sellers… you don’t have to be one of them.