{"id":46536,"date":"2023-03-02T10:56:17","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T10:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/glosario-digital\/wallapop"},"modified":"2026-05-11T23:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T23:07:29","slug":"wallapop","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/en\/digital-glossary\/wallapop","title":{"rendered":"Wallapop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Definition: <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"boxpad alignright wp-image-46338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/glosario-wallapop.jpg\" alt=\"Wallapop\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/glosario-wallapop.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/glosario-wallapop-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wallapop is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/en\/digital-glossary\/marketplace\">marketplace<\/a> of used products, which allows users to <strong>buy and sell<\/strong> second-hand items in their local area. Wallapop has a free app that connects local buyers and sellers to speed up transactions safely. Sellers can list items for sale on Wallapop, setting their own prices and descriptions. Shoppers can search Wallapop listings and purchase the items they want using the secure payment system. Wallapop has thousands of products available, including furniture, appliances, electronics, toys, books, clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>History of Wallapop<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallapop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wallapop<\/a> was founded in Spain in 2013 by Agust\u00edn G\u00f3mez, Gerard Olive and Jordi Castell\u00f3. Wallapop has always focused on making it easier for the local population to <strong>buy and sell second-hand items<\/strong>, but it soon became a success. In just over a year, Wallapop had grown to over <strong>one million users in Spain<\/strong>. Wallapop expanded rapidly, launching Wallapop UK in 2015 and Wallapop USA in 2016. Today Wallapop is available in many countries around the world.<\/p>\n<h2>How Wallapop works<\/h2>\n<p>Wallapop works as an <strong>online classified ad platform<\/strong>, allowing local buyers and sellers to connect in your area. Sellers publish the items they want to sell, setting prices and descriptions. Shoppers can browse and buy the items they like using Wallapop&#8217;s secure payment system. Wallapop also allows users to chat with each other for convenience. Transactions are completed within Wallapop.<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of using Wallapop<\/h2>\n<p>Wallapop is one of the best known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arimetrics.com\/en\/digital-glossary\/ecommerce\">ecommerce<\/a> platforms in Spain and abroad. It allows buyers and sellers to interact with each other in their local area. Account searching for items, chatting with potential buyers or sellers and listing items. Wallapop also offers a secure payment system that guarantees the safety of users when making transactions. Wallapop is the perfect way to <strong>buy and sell second-hand items<\/strong> locally, quickly and safely.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about Wallapop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"geo-faq-block\">\n<details class=\"geo-faq-item\">\n<summary>What does Wallapop mean in digital marketing?<\/summary>\n<p>Wallapop refers to the concept described in this glossary entry: Definition: Wallapop is a marketplace of used products, which allows users to buy and sell second-hand items in their local area. Wallapop has a free app that connects local buyers and sellers to speed up transactions safely. It gives teams a shared vocabulary for analysing digital projects.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"geo-faq-item\">\n<summary>When should teams pay attention to Wallapop?<\/summary>\n<p>Teams should review Wallapop when it affects acquisition, measurement, user experience, content, automation or campaign performance. The important step is to connect the definition with a real decision.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"geo-faq-item\">\n<summary>How is Wallapop used in a digital strategy?<\/summary>\n<p>Wallapop is used by translating the concept into practical checks: where it appears in the funnel, which data or channel is involved and whether it needs optimisation, monitoring or documentation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"geo-faq-item\">\n<summary>What is a common mistake when interpreting Wallapop?<\/summary>\n<p>A common mistake is using Wallapop too broadly. 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