Etsy Suspension Risk Checker

Paste your listing. In one second, see exactly what could get your shop suspended — before Etsy does. Then fix it in one click.

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A suspension can wipe out years of reviews and ranking overnight. These cost less than one lost sale.

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Paste your listings (one block each, separated by a blank line). We flag every one that's at risk.

Format per listing: Title | tags,comma,sep | description

Why Etsy suspends shops — and how to avoid it

The fastest way to lose a shop is a mistake you didn't know was a mistake. Here are the big ones.

Why did Etsy suspend my shop?

Most suspensions come down to five things: trademarks (brand or character names you don't own — even "inspired by"), off-platform selling (sharing an email, PayPal, or "buy direct"), reseller signals (dropshipping or wholesale wording in a Handmade listing), prohibited items, and misleading health claims. ShopShield scans your listing for all five — free.

Can I use brand names like Disney or Stanley on Etsy?

No — using names or characters you don't have a licence for is a top cause of IP complaints and bans, even on handmade "inspired by" items. The AI deep-scan rewrites them into high-search generic terms so your listing stays compliant and keeps its search traffic.

Is sharing my email or "buy direct" against Etsy rules?

Yes — steering buyers off Etsy is treated as fee avoidance and is one of the fastest routes to a permanent ban. Keep every message and payment on-platform.

How do I avoid getting my Etsy shop banned?

Run every listing through a checker before you publish. Paste your title, tags, and description at the top of this page — the free scan flags the obvious bans in one second; the AI deep-scan catches the subtle stuff a keyword scan misses and hands you a fixed, ready-to-paste listing.

ShopShield is an independent tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy. Guidance only — always check Etsy's current policies. We don't store your listings.