We’re helping buyers find your items by making changes to our categories

We continue to make category changes to create more intuitive search, buying, and selling experiences. These changes bring eBay into closer alignment with industry-standard classifications, enhance search engine optimisation (SEO), and make it easier for domestic and international buyers to find your items. 

Previously, we announced that the category changes listed below would be live by 24 October. We’ve made the decision to move this to early 2024. There’s nothing you need to do – just enjoy a successful holiday selling season. We’ll be in touch before the category changes take effect.

In early 2024, listings in the selected categories will be automatically moved to the most relevant new category. This may result in a change in fees (either an increase or a decrease).

No, the process is automatic, so no action is required. Following these changes, your listings will automatically be moved to the most relevant categories, and your buyers will be able to find them more easily.

Parts and Accessories

• Performance Parts
  We’re combining the Performance Exhausts, Performance Driveline & Transmission, Performance Chassis, and Suspension & Brakes categories into their corresponding categories under Car & Truck Parts. This will reduce duplication and help your buyers find the products they are looking for.
  
  
• Automotive Tools & Supplies
  We’re changing our Automotive Tools & Supplies category to more accurately categorise products and simplify the buying experience.

Fashion

We’ve added a replacement shoe-box category to let you list empty shoe boxes independently from regular trainers/sneakers.

We’re retiring some categories that are no longer compliant with regional regulations or eBay policies. This keeps you in line with legal changes, and ensures that non-compliant items aren’t listed on the site. Find out more about policy changes in the UK.