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Etsy Keyword & Tag Helper
Fill all 13 tag slots without breaking Etsy's rules. Enter what you sell and we'll suggest long-tail combinations, enforce the 20-character tag limit, flag duplicates and weak single words, and check your title — all in your browser.
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The Rules That Matter
How Etsy Tags Actually Work
- 13 tags, 20 characters each — use every slot; an empty tag is a search you can't appear in
- Phrases beat single words — "gift" competes with millions; "personalized dog mom gift" doesn't
- Don't stack near-duplicates — each tag should open a different door
- Title's first words carry most weight — lead with the specific phrase, not your shop name
- Match how shoppers type — occasion, recipient, material, and style are how people search
Why long-tail wins for small shops
A new shop will not outrank an established seller for "necklace". But "minimalist gold initial necklace" is a search with far fewer competing listings — and the shopper typing it knows exactly what they want, so it converts better. Fill your 13 slots with those, not with generic one-word tags.
Same principle as our keyword research guide: intent first, volume second.
FAQ
Etsy SEO Questions
How many tags can an Etsy listing have?
13 tags, each up to 20 characters. Use all 13 — every unused tag is a search you can't appear for. Tags can be multi-word, and long-tail phrases usually outperform single generic words.
How long can an Etsy title be?
Up to 140 characters. The first few words matter most — they carry the greatest search weight and are what shoppers see in listing grids, so lead with your most specific keyword phrase rather than your shop name.
Should tags be single words or phrases?
Phrases. Single generic words put you against millions of listings you can't outrank. Multi-word long-tail tags match how shoppers actually search and face far less competition, so they convert better for small shops.
Should I repeat words across tags?
Some overlap is natural, but 13 near-identical tags waste slots. Vary the phrasing, occasion, recipient, material, and style so each tag opens a different search door.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded, stored, or logged by us.
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