eBay Keyword Tool for Listing Titles Buyers Search
Enter an item and see the phrases buyers type into eBay search, with estimated volume, 12-month trends and CPC, so every title uses words that get found.
5 credits per search. 20 free credits when you sign up, no credit card required.
levis 501 · eBay · United States
Example| Keyword | Volume | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| levis 501 | 40,000 | +5% |
| levis 501 vintage | 9,000 | +15% |
| levis 501 women | 5,000 | -5% |
| levis 501 mens 32x30 | 3,000 | +10% |
| levis 501 made in usa | 2,000 | +20% |
Example result with sample data. Yours uses live data for your inputs.
How it works
From one seed keyword to a list of terms worth targeting.
- Step 1
Enter a seed keyword
Pick the country you sell in. One word or a phrase is enough.
- Step 2
We pull real search data
Hundreds of real suggestions with volume, trend and cost per click.
- Step 3
Pick your targets
Filter, sort and export the keywords worth a page, a post or an ad.
What you get
What the result tells you, and why it is worth the minute it takes.
Real eBay Buyer Searches
See the phrases buyers type into eBay search, so your titles use the same words they do instead of your own guesses.
Volume, Trend and CPC
Compare estimated monthly volume and 12-month trends for each phrase, with CPC and competition where data exists, before you list or source stock.
Ready for Your Titles
Filter by size, color or condition words, sort any column, and export a CSV to fill your titles and item specifics.
The guide
What the ebay keyword research tool does, how to use it, and what to do with the result.
An eBay keyword tool shows you the words buyers type into eBay search, so your listing titles match what people actually look for. Enter one seed keyword, such as levis 501, and choose a country from 47 markets. You get a list of real eBay search suggestions built on your seed, with estimated monthly search volume, a 12-month trend line, a trend percentage, and CPC and competition where data exists. Sort any column, narrow the list with include and exclude words, and export it as a CSV to build titles and item specifics.
How to Use the eBay Keyword Tool Step by Step
Enter the item the way a buyer would search for it, usually brand plus product, such as levis 501, pyrex bowl or nintendo switch oled. Choose the country whose buyers you sell to, for example the United Kingdom if you list on eBay UK, and run the search. The tool returns real eBay search suggestions that extend your seed, sorted by estimated monthly volume. Read down the list to see which sizes, colors, models and conditions buyers add on their own. Type a word such as vintage or 32x30 into the include box to keep only matching phrases, and add words that do not describe your item, like womens or new, to the exclude box. Export the result as a CSV and keep it beside you while you write the listing.
What the eBay Keyword Search Results Show
Each row is one phrase from eBay search. Volume is an estimate of how many times a month buyers search that phrase on eBay, averaged over the last 12 months, and the small line chart shows how those months moved. Trend is the percentage change across that period, so you can spot items that are gaining or losing interest. CPC and competition appear where data exists and give a rough sense of how commercial a phrase is. Above the table you see the number of keywords found, their total volume and the average CPC. Use the volumes to compare phrases against each other: if levis 501 vintage has several times the volume of levis 501 retro, the first word belongs in your title.
How to Write a Good eBay Title With Keywords
An eBay title has 80 characters, and search relies on it heavily, so spend them on words buyers type. Lead with the brand and item, then add the model, size, color, material and condition that your keyword list shows people search for. A strong example is 'Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans Mens 32x30 Dark Wash Vintage Made in USA', which packs the head term and four buyer modifiers into readable words. Skip filler like wow, L@@K or great deal, because nobody searches for them. Do not repeat the same word, and never add brands or terms that do not describe your item: eBay treats that as search manipulation and can remove the listing. Read the title aloud once to check it still makes sense to a person.
Keywords for eBay Listings Beyond the Title
Item specifics matter almost as much as the title, because buyers filter results by them and eBay uses them to match searches. Fill in every specific that applies, using the same wording your keyword list shows, such as Fit: Straight or Rise: Mid. Does eBay search descriptions? Its standard search looks mainly at titles and item specifics, and buyers can choose to include descriptions in advanced search, so use the description for details, measurements and close variants rather than your main keywords. Pick the most accurate category too. For clothing and vintage clothing, the phrases buyers search often include era, fit, fabric and measurements, so check which of those your keyword research turns up before you photograph and list.
Using eBay Search Volume to Decide What to Sell
Resellers can use eBay search volume before sourcing, not only before listing. If you find a box of branded kitchenware at a sale, search the brand and item to see whether buyers look for it and which models get the most searches. A rising trend suggests demand is growing, while a falling one is a warning to price faster. Seasonal items show clear patterns in the 12-month line, such as costumes before October or ski gear before winter, which tells you when to list. Compare variants side by side: a rare size or color with steady volume and few listings can sell faster than a common one. Repeating the same keyword and country within 30 days returns the saved result at no extra charge.
Common eBay Keyword Mistakes
The first mistake is writing titles from the seller's point of view, using internal codes or shop names that no buyer types. The second is keyword stuffing: repeating words or listing every synonym makes titles hard to read and can break eBay's rules on search manipulation. The third is relying on Google keyword data, because people phrase shopping searches differently on a marketplace and often add size or condition words they would never type into Google. Leaving item specifics blank is another common loss, since buyers who filter by size or brand will never see the listing. Finally, sellers often research once and never again. Check your main phrases each season, as buyer wording and demand change over time.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I find keywords for an eBay listing?
Enter your item as a buyer would search it, usually brand plus product, and the tool lists real eBay search suggestions with estimated volume and trend. Pick the highest-volume phrase that describes your item exactly, then add the size, color and condition words buyers use.
Does the eBay keyword tool show search volume?
Yes. Each eBay suggestion shows an estimated monthly search volume, a 12-month trend line and a trend percentage, plus CPC and competition where data exists. The numbers are estimates, so use them to compare phrases rather than as exact search counts.
How do I write a good eBay title?
Use the 80 characters for words buyers search. Lead with brand and item, then add model, size, color, material and condition from your keyword results. Skip filler like L@@K, avoid repeating words, and never add brands your item is not.
Does eBay search item descriptions?
eBay's standard search looks mainly at titles and item specifics. Buyers can tick an option in advanced search to include descriptions, so put your main keywords in the title and item specifics first, and use the description for details and close variants.
Can I research eBay keywords for a specific country?
Yes. Choose from 47 countries before you search, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Canada. Suggestions and volumes reflect buyers in that market, so match the country to the eBay site where you list.
How much does the eBay keyword tool cost?
It costs 5 credits per search, and new accounts get 20 free credits. Repeating the same keyword and country within 30 days returns the saved result without another charge, and you can filter, sort and export the results as often as you like.
Where to go from here
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Write eBay titles with the words buyers actually search
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