No. Reviews on Depop go one way at the time of writing: buyers leave a star rating and comment about the seller after an order, and sellers can't rate buyers. That means a buyer's profile doesn't show a track record the way a seller's does, so sellers protect themselves with clear listings, good records and Depop's reporting tools instead.
How Depop reviews work
- Who leaves them. The buyer, after the order.
- What they rate. The seller and the transaction: how the item matched the listing, how fast it shipped, how it was packed and how the seller communicated.
- Where they show. On the seller's profile, with an average star rating.
- When. Once the order has been shipped or delivered. Depop has changed the timing before, so the app is the final word.
Reviews are one of the biggest trust signals on Depop. A shop with plenty of five-star reviews converts browsers into buyers much more easily. See how to get good reviews on Depop.
Why sellers can't rate buyers
Depop earlier let both sides leave feedback. Two-way reviews tend to cause retaliation, where a buyer worries an honest review will get them a bad one back. A buyer-only system keeps the focus on what the shop is like, which is what new buyers want to know.
The trade-off is that sellers get no warning about difficult buyers.
How to deal with difficult buyers instead
- Check their profile. If they also sell, their own reviews show how they behave.
- Keep everything in Depop messages. Agreements outside the app can't be seen if there's a dispute.
- Block buyers who cause trouble. See how to block or report a buyer on Depop.
- Report scams and abuse. See common Depop scams and how to avoid them.
- Know how disputes work. See does Depop side with buyers or sellers.
What to do about an unfair review
You can usually reply to a review publicly. Keep it short, calm and factual. New buyers read the reply as much as the review. If the review breaks Depop's rules, for example it's abusive, contains personal information or is about something unrelated to the order, report it to Depop support.
The best fix is more good reviews. One bad rating matters much less in a shop with fifty good ones.
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Quick answers
Can sellers leave reviews for buyers on Depop? No, only buyers review sellers.
When can a buyer leave a review? After the order ships or is delivered.
Can I delete a bad review? Not yourself. You can reply to it, or report it if it breaks Depop's rules.
How do I spot a bad buyer? Check their own shop reviews if they sell, and keep all communication in the app.
Conclusion
Depop reviews are left by buyers about sellers, not the other way around. Sellers protect themselves with honest listings, in-app messages, blocking and reporting. The more you sell, the more good reviews outweigh the occasional bad one.