Your profile is the first thing a buyer or seller checks before deciding whether to trust a listing or a message — here's what it shows, and how to control it.
What a Public Profile Shows
When your profile is public, other users can see:
- Your display name and profile photo
- Your seller tier badge
- Your active listings
Your phone number and WhatsApp number are never part of this, regardless of your public profile setting — those are controlled separately through their own visibility toggles, as covered in How Do I Edit My Profile, Photo, and Contact Details?.
Step-by-Step: Changing Your Profile Visibility
- Go to My Account → Security.
- Find the public profile toggle.
- Turn it on or off based on your preference.
- The change applies immediately.
What Switching to Private Changes
With a private profile, other users generally can't browse your full profile page the way they could with it public — though your active listings themselves remain visible in search and category browsing, since that's core to how the marketplace works.
Choosing What's Right for You
- Public — makes sense for most active sellers, since a visible profile with a tier badge builds buyer trust.
- Private — worth considering if you'd rather keep a lower profile while still being able to list and message normally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a private profile hide my listings from search results?
No — your listings remain visible and searchable regardless of your profile visibility setting; it's your profile page itself that's affected.
Can I switch between public and private as often as I want?
Yes — there's no limit on how often you change this setting.
Does going private affect my seller tier or ad allowances?
No — your tier and monthly ad allowances are unaffected by your profile visibility setting.
Will people I've already chatted with lose access to my profile if I go private?
Existing conversations aren't affected — this setting controls general profile visibility, not access for people you've already messaged.
Is my phone number ever shown just because my profile is public?
