Read Full Announcement at: https://community.etsy.com/t5/Etsy-Success/Updates-Coming-to-Etsy-Teams-What-You-Need-to-Know/m-p/148909125#M204622

SUMMARY:

Etsy Teams Are Changing in September — Here’s What You Need to Know

Etsy is rolling out a new, easier-to-use Teams experience in September with better ways to connect, share, and learn.

Key changes:

• Promotional threads ending — “Favorite-for-favorite” and “buy from the shop above you” games will be discontinued. Listing shares should be for feedback or education. (TO CONTINUE MARKETING YOUR SHOP, PLEASE JOIN US AT: r/ArtTeam)
• Smarter navigation — Find Teams by location, category, or topic.
• Richer posts — Share images, videos, and links.
• More connection tools — Virtual events, in-person meetups, and better Captain communication tools.
• New Team focus areas: Location-based, Category-based, or Topic-based.
• Activity guidelines: Post at least twice per month and reach 10+ members in the first 3 months.

FAQ ABOUT TEAM CHANGES FROM ETSY:

Question: Will our team be going away?

No, our team isn’t going anywhere! We’ll still be here for everyone to connect, share, and support each other.

We will be following the new guidelines Etsy has put in place around promotions, Teams centered around “promotional games” will no longer be supported, come September. As such, our focus will be on education, genuine engagement, and building connections that help us all grow. (TO CONTINUE MARKETING YOUR SHOP, PLEASE JOIN US AT: r/ArtTeam)

Question: Do I need to do anything? I’m not a captain.

No action is needed from Team members. You’ll hear more in the coming weeks about these changes, and we'll be sure to keep you up to date.

Question: When will these changes be going into effect?

These changes are expected in early September.

Question: How will this be monitored?

As a Team Captain, I will be doing my best to ensure that the Team follows Etsy’s updated House Rules and Community guidelines, and appreciate your cooperation through this transition. Etsy also has a team of dedicated Community moderators that work hard to ensure that the Community remains a safe and engaging environment.

Can we post anything that includes our products?

Yes, as long as the event is focused on education, collaboration, or discovery and not on exchanging favorites or purchases. For example, a “Holiday Photography Tips” thread where sellers share how they styled their listings is fine. (TO CONTINUE MARKETING YOUR SHOP, PLEASE JOIN US AT: r/ArtTeam)

Hey friends 👋

If you're an artist or maker, you probably already know how wild the holiday season can get. The real magic happens before October hits, and the smart moves we make now can mean more eyes, more love, and yes... more action in our shops.

That’s why we started r/TheARTteam — a new space just for us. It’s about building momentum together, amplifying what we’re already doing, and creating a ripple effect that helps everyone rise.

If you believe in mutual support, creative collaboration, and planting seeds now that bloom later, you’ll fit right in. And if you know another artist or maker who’d vibe with this, please invite them too. The more voices we have, the stronger our signal becomes. Let’s make this our best season yet.

See you there 🎨✨