Why Does Being at the Top Positions Matter So Much?
On Wallapop, position is everything. Listings that appear first receive the vast majority of views, while those buried lower barely get seen.
📊 Key stat:
Listings in the top 10 positions receive up to 50 times more views than those ranked 50th or lower. Being at the top exponentially multiplies your chances of making a sale.
Moreover, listings in top positions also rank better on Google and other search engines, giving you additional visibility beyond Wallapop itself.
How Listing Positions Work on Wallapop
Wallapop ranks listings primarily by publication date: the most recent ones appear first. This means a brand-new listing always rises to the top, but over time it drops as other users publish new products.
The only way to climb back up is to relist the item. Wallapop does not offer a free "boost" or "highlight" feature, so the process involves discarding the old listing and re-publishing it as new.
💡 The process is straightforward:
You save a copy of your listing, discard it from Wallapop, and publish it again with the same details. The result: your listing appears as new and jumps to the top positions instantly.
Manual Method: Relisting One by One (Free but Slow)
Step 1: Save your listing details
Before doing anything, copy the title, description and price of your listing. Also download the photos to your phone or computer.
Step 2: Discard the listing
Open the Wallapop app, go to "My products", tap the three dots (⋮) on the listing and select "Discard" or "Mark as sold".
Step 3: Re-publish
Create a new listing using the same photos, title, description and price you saved.
⚠️ Drawbacks of the manual method:
- Very slow: 5–10 minutes per product
- Easy to forget or make mistakes
- Not scalable if you have many listings
- Requires remembering to do it regularly
A note about chats: Conversations you had with interested buyers stay in your inbox. They will simply see that the original listing is no longer available, but you can continue chatting without any issue.
Automatic Method: Relisting with MitikLive (Recommended)
If you have several products or want to save time, the solution is to automate the process with MitikLive. The extension does all the work for you in seconds.
How does it work?
- Back up your current listings (1 click, all at once)
- Select the ones you want to move to the top positions
- MitikLive automatically discards and relists them
- Your listings appear at the top instantly
🎁 Special offer:
Sign up now and start for free to try the system with no commitment.
Advantages of the automatic method
- Lightning fast: Relists dozens of listings in minutes
- Error-free: Preserves all details and photos perfectly
- From anywhere: Runs in the cloud — all you need is a browser
- Inventory system: Add internal notes to keep your stock organised
How Often Should I Relist?
The ideal frequency depends on your category and how much competition you face:
- Electronics and phones: Every 1–2 days (high competition)
- Clothing and fashion: Every 2–3 days
- Furniture and home: Every 3–5 days
- Cars and motorbikes: Every 5–7 days
- Collectibles: Every 7–10 days
The key is keeping your listings visible without relisting so frequently that you waste resources unnecessarily.
Tips for Better Results
1. Relist during peak traffic hours
The best times are: 9:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00 and 20:00–22:00. During these windows there are more active buyers browsing for products.
2. Don't relist everything at once
Spread your relistings throughout the day. That way you will have products appearing at the top continuously, not just a single spike.
3. Use the opportunity to improve the listing
When relisting, consider improving the photos, adjusting the price to match the market, or rewriting the description with more effective keywords.
4. Prioritise your best-performing products
If you have many listings, focus your efforts on the products with the highest margin or greatest demand. Those are the ones that benefit most from being at the top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does relisting a listing cost money on Wallapop?
No, relisting on Wallapop is completely free. The only cost is the time it takes to do it manually, which is why many professional sellers use automation tools.
What happens to my chats when I discard a listing?
Conversations remain in your inbox. Buyers will see that the original listing is no longer available, but you can keep chatting without any problem. This minor detail is insignificant compared to the benefit of multiplying your visibility by 10 or more.
Does Wallapop penalise you for relisting too often?
Wallapop does not penalise legitimate relistings. However, it is advisable to space out relistings of the same product (at least every 24 hours) so it does not look like spam.
Can I move a listing up without discarding it first?
There is no free way to do so. Wallapop offers paid options to highlight listings, but the most cost-effective alternative is to relist automatically with tools like MitikLive.
Start Selling More Today
Automate renewals and republications with no subscription. Your listings always on top, effortlessly.
Start freeNo card · No subscription · Up to 10 accounts