eBay Trending Searches: Latest Updates!

Yep, we’re back again with the latest eBay trending searches. So, why not let eRank take the guesswork out of what to sell on eBay? First, we’ll show you which of this month’s Top 20 keywords have been climbing fastest. Then we’ll analyze what the Top 200 shopper searches tell us about what’s selling best on eBay now.

Check out yesterday‘s eBay Top 100, and what’s popular on Amazon, Etsy, Google Shopping, plus dozens of other marketplaces.

September’s Top 20 eBay trends

1. pokemon
2. ps5
3. iphone
4. laptop
5. xbox series x
6. iphone 17 pro max
7. ipad
8. gaming pc
9. macbook
10. nintendo switch 2
11. ps5 pro
12. pokemon cards
13. macbook pro
14. gaming laptop
15. iphone 15
16. pc
17. iphone 14
18. switch 2
19. iphone 13
20. iphone 17

Six of the Top 20 shopper searches trending on eBay are iPhones. Way more than the norm for 11 out of 12 months a year. But every September when a new iPhone is launched, we see this. It’s never for the latest release. Customers flock to eBay hoping to score a deal on an older iPhone from someone who’s buying the newest one.

For the first time ever though, selection is limited to the premium models. The basic model won’t be out until spring 2027. Which, given the economy, seems an odd choice. Well, as the saying goes, “It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it pays off for ’em.”

So far, it looks like it’s paying off for eBay sellers.

Unlike last year, “iphone” got more searches in September than in August; it is up 57,000 searches. And its monthly click-through rate (CTR) is also up: from 55% to 78%! For eBay, which has the lowest CTRs of the top marketplaces, 78% indicates significant purchase intent.

Tip! Click-through rates and purchase intent

If you are new to selling online, this will be a useful tip.

On ecommerce sites, click-through rates (CTRs) reflect how many times a shopper clicked individual listings in their search results. Clicking through many listings on every page is behavior associated with the intention to buy. It shows that this customer is past the phase of browsing for ideas. Therefore, CTRs are an indicator of ‘purchase intent,’ a measure that signals how close they are to making their choice.

You’ll want to keep up with the top eBay trending searches, yes. Because you never know what might pop up, as NeeDoh did this past spring, and Labubu the spring before. But for insight into what is selling best on eBay now, look to their click-through rates. It’s why we end these trend reports with a Monthly CTR Roundup. You’ll see which of the products trending on eBay have had the highest CTRs most recently. Like #8 “gaming pc;” it has the highest CTR in this month’s Top 20.

#8 “gaming pc” – monthly CTR: 85%

Interesting! Like “iphone,” Month on Month, “gaming pc” has a CTR that’s also up, from 69% to its current 85%. Again, that is exceptionally high for eBay. Haha, guess we data geeks are itching to get to the Roundup. But first, let’s take a quick look at which Top 20 searches climbed highest this month.

Climbing highest fastest…

Again this month, eBay has four keywords in its Top 20 that weren’t on its last Top 20 list. They are in current rank order, their previous rank last. That way you can tell at a glance which have covered the most ground in a month.

Ranked 11^th: “ps5 pro,” up from #25

17^th: “iphone 14,” up from #39

18^th: “switch 2,” up from #72

20^th: “iphone 17,” up from #65

Only one of these had far to climb. While “switch 2” is up from #72, last month, “nintendo switch 2” ranked #13. Which means tons of shoppers were searching then too for these. But even with both keywords in the Top 20 now, neither appears to be selling at the moment. So let’s take a quick peek at “iphone 17” that climbed to the top from #65.

#20 “iphone 17,” up from #65

Now, that is a climber! In just a month, searches for “iphone 17” are up 112%; they’re at a 15-mo high now. And “iphone 17” is also selling a little better now too. Its monthly CTR climbed from 46% last month to its current 52%. That is a bit higher than average for eBay.

So, let’s go find out what’s selling best on eBay now, shall we?

Roundup! eBay trending searches with 70%+ CTRs now

Looking for ideas of what to sell on eBay? Then this is for you! Your insider access to which of the Top 200 keywords trending on eBay are showing the most purchase intent. As we go, keep in mind we based these calculations on our most recent full month of data. So, whatever their 12-mo CTRs, these are the products that are selling best on eBay now.

Note: For readability, we’ll only shout out a handful of individual CTRs that are stratospheric. But all these qualifiers will have at least 70% for the month. And as you’ll see, CTRs even that high are exceptional on eBay. Which means any products here that interest you will be worth adding to a Keyword List for further research.

Ranking #1-50

Now, back in August’s Roundup, there was only one CTR qualifier in eBay’s Top 20: pc. In just a month, that one’s CTR has crashed from August’s 91% to 35%! Seems likely that August’s rise was due to “Back to School / Off to College” shopping.

For this month, there are two qualifiers in the Top 20, and we’ve already covered them: iphone and gaming pc. Moving on to the rest of the Top 50, at #21 is 3ds, and then wow! The next qualifier has 150%. That’s as high as these CTRs get!

#32 “iphone 16 pro max,” monthly CTR: 150%

And then all the rest of the Top 50’s qualifiers are iPhones, lol. At #34 is iphone 14 pro max, followed by #38 iphone 15 pro max, and #45 iphone 12.

Ranked from #51-100

Here we open with #52 apple watch, then at #58 is ps4; we featured “ps4” in July‘s Roundup. There’s a pair next: #62-63 steam frame and watch. We talked about “watch” in last month‘s Roundup. Then we have to leapfrog a bunch to get to the next, but it’s a quartet. From #78-81: ps3, pokemon booster box, iphone 11, and nintendo 3ds. And that iPhone is another with a pretty remarkable CTR.

#80 “iphone 11,” monthly CTR: 106%

Next is #83 xbox 360; it also has a stellar current CTR. But since we featured it in July’s Roundup and we’d much rather find you new ones, let’s keep hunting. At #86 is ps vita, and the last two in this Top 100 are #89 adidas and #94 roblox.

Next, from #101-150

Two more iPhones! #105 iphone 14 pro and #112 iphone 13 mini. Then at #130 is quest 3, another qualifier with a current CTR that’s climbed a lot Month on Month. Back in August, its CTR was just 38%.

#130 “quest 3,” monthly CTR: 98%

By the way, “meta quest 3s” ranks way down at #944, but it has at current CTR of 150%. And ranked just beneath it is “meta quest 2” and it too has 150%. Looks like these are selling like hotcakes!!

Back on the Roundup, next is #133 bc250. Then these next two were both featured recently: #142 2tb ssd (last month’s Roundup) and #148 wii u (July’s).

Finally, ranking #151-200

Straight out of the gate, a high flyer!

#161 “spiderman,” monthly CTR: 139%

(Incidentally, another superhero is doing even better with eBay buyers. Ranked #508, superman has a perfect 150% CTR for the month.)

Just a few more qualifiers for this Roundup. At #188 there’s 5070ti, followed by #197 pokemon 30th, and #200 s24 ultra. But we’ll squeeze one more in, since it’s right there: #201 zippo. Same as last month, “zippo” has 115%. If you’re here looking for ideas of what to sell on eBay, Zippos do well.

And that’s a wrap for this month, gang. We really hope some of these prove to be profitable leads for you!

Back in two weeks with October’s top trends!

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RESOURCES: eRank’s Trend Buzz and Keyword Tool have 15 months of data to gauge recent eBay trends and spot what’s new. Get related keywords, click data, and compare several platforms at once to learn where shoppers are for what you sell. Together, these tools are the best way to track eBay trending searches.