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Whatnot: The live shopping app arriving in France

Q: What exactly is Whatnot?

Whatnot is a live shopping app where sellers sell items live via video streams. Buyers can bid in auctions or buy at a fixed price in real time. Founded in 2019 in the US, the platform has rapidly expanded to Europe including France.

Q: Is Whatnot available in France?

Yes! Whatnot has been available in France since 2023. The app is free to download on iOS and Android. The number of French sellers has grown by +888% in a year.

Q: Is Whatnot trustworthy?

Yes, Whatnot is a reliable platform. All sellers are verified, payments are secured via Stripe, and buyer protection covers all purchases. The platform has raised over $400 million and is rated 4.8/5 on the App Store.

Q: How do I sign up for Whatnot?

Registration is free. Download the app on iOS or Android, create an account with your email or Google/Apple, then add a payment method. Use our invitation link for a welcome bonus of €15.

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Definition

What exactly is Whatnot?

Whatnot is the world's leading premium live shopping platform. Founded in 2019 in Los Angeles, the app lets passionate sellers sell their items live via video streams — like a modernised home-shopping channel, but 10× more fun.

Unlike Vinted or eBay, the Whatnot experience is interactive and real-time: you watch the seller showcase items, ask questions live, and bid in auctions or buy outright.

The platform started with Pokémon cards and collectible figures, before expanding to vintage fashion, jewellery, branded clothing, and much more.

Whatnot app on smartphone: live shopping in France

Step by step

How does Whatnot work?

Seller goes live

A verified seller starts a video stream from home or studio. They showcase items one by one: clothes, jewellery, vintage finds...

Community gathers

Dozens — sometimes hundreds — of buyers join the live in real time. Chat lights up, questions fly, the energy is electric.

Auctions begin

For each item an auction opens. Participants bid in real time. Price rises, tension builds. Highest bidder wins the item.

Secure payment & delivery

Payment is automatic via saved card. Seller ships within 48h. Whatnot protects every transaction — buyer and seller are covered.

Comparison

Whatnot vs Vinted vs eBay

Feature	Whatnot	Vinted	eBay
Live shopping	✅ Native	❌ No	❌ No
Live auctions	✅ Real-time	❌ No	⚡ Async
Community & chat	✅ Very active	⚡ Limited	⚡ Limited
Verified luxury brands	✅ Certified sellers	⚡ Manual check	⚡ Variable
Buyer protection	✅ Full	✅ Good	✅ Good
Fun factor	✅✅✅	⚡	⚡
Available in France	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is Whatnot?+

Whatnot is a live shopping app where sellers auction items live via video streams. Buyers bid in real time or purchase at a fixed price. Founded in the US in 2019, it has expanded rapidly to Europe including France.

Is Whatnot available in France?+

Yes! Whatnot has been available in France since 2023. Free to download on iOS and Android. French sellers grew by +888% in a year.

Is Whatnot trustworthy?+

Yes. All sellers are verified, payments are secured via Stripe, and buyer protection covers every purchase. Rated 4.8/5 on the App Store, $400M+ raised.

How do I sign up for Whatnot?+

Sign-up is free. Download the app, create an account with email, Google or Apple ID, add a payment method. Use our invitation link for a €15 welcome bonus.

Is Whatnot free?+

Browsing and sign-up are completely free. You only pay for items you purchase, plus seller-set shipping. No subscription, no hidden fees.