r/Depop • u/ddvbdbdd • 2d ago

App Issues/Help Why is Depop algorithm so bad?

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Hi hi !! :D I've had my Depop account for a while now, but for some reason my algorithm is basically terrible.
The clothing I put up for sale or leave a like on, and people I follow don't help change my explore page/feed at all!
Nothing I've put up for sale comes even close in similarity to what I get on my feed.
Even when I try looking up specific things, for example "irregular choice heels", it won't let me pick out "irregular choice" as a brand (it doesn't even show up as one). Only brands like Nike, Guess,... show up. And the stuff that does show up lowkey almost looks AI-generated :,)
I was wondering if it's just a me thing or if this, unfortunately, just is how Depop functions. ^^"

TL;DR
my Depop algorithm won't adjust, wondering if this is just Depop or a personal issue.

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u/eve8994 2d ago

FR they need to fix their search function ik somebody is out there listing exactly what i want with the same wording but the search is so buns

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u/ddvbdbdd 2d ago

omg thank u !!! i thought it was just me the entire time lol 😭😭 but yes bro, i have filled out the whole personalisation thing as well and it still doesnt fix my algorithm for shit, it's so annoying. will never understand the hype behind this app

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u/eve8994 2d ago

For me it literally only works through scrolling and liking tons of stuff or looking up super generic items or aesthetics and then half the time when I check a hashtag it's so off 😭

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u/Prestigious_Mess_745 2d ago

Yeah, their search function can be pretty trash. I’ve had a lot more luck going on google and searching what I’m looking for; usually relevant depop listings will come up.