Navigate the app

New to OfferUp or just need a quick refresher? Let’s walk you through the key features on the app’s home page to help you get started right away.

Note

Our app is changing all the time. To ensure you have access to new features and services, we recommend that you update to the latest app version. Older versions of the app may look different. 

Home page features

The app home page shows products and services, plus navigation features.

1 Search

Type keywords into the Search bar to find specific items, jobs, or services in your area. For example, if you're looking for furniture, type in "couch" to view all the available couches and sofas near you.   

2 Search Location

Taplocation iconLocation to set your search location by entering a zip code or by sharing your current geographic location. The items that appear in your feed are based on your search location and your filters. To learn more, see Change your search location.

3 For Sale

Tap Fill=False (8).svg For Sale to browse items available for local pickup and shipping. This is the default page that you’ll land on when you open the app.

4 Services

Tap services icon Services to browse available home improvement services from local professionals in your area. To learn more, see Hire a local service pro

5 Local News

Tap local_news_icon.svg Local News to browse the latest news, weather, and community events happening near you. To learn more, see Get local news.

6 Jobs

Tap jobs icon Jobs to browse job openings in your local area or nationwide. To learn more, see Find and apply for jobs.

7 Coupons

Tap coupons_icon.svg Coupons to browse local discounts and savings near you. To learn more, see Save big with coupons.

8 Rentals

Tap rentals_icon.svg Rentals to browse apartments available to rent near you. To learn more, see Find your next rental.

9 Filters

Tap filter_icon.svg Filters to customize your feed. You can narrow down items by shipping availability, distance from your location, and more.

10 Home

Tap home icon Home to return to the general For Sale feed at any time.

11 Inbox

Tap inbox icon Inbox to access your in-app messages and notifications. All of your chat messages with buyers and sellers are stored in your Inbox. For more information, see Tips for messaging

Tapnotifications bell icon Notifications to see alerts about new items, recommendations, and more. For additional information, see About notifications.

12 Post

Tap post icon Post to post an item for sale in the general For Sale feed. You can add photos of your item, enter a description, set a price, and select a delivery method. To learn more, see Post an item for sale.

13 Listings

Tap my listings icon Listings to manage the listings you’ve created, including For Sale and Services listings. You can edit listings, promote them, archive them, and more.

14 Account

Tapaccount icon Account to access your OfferUp account. This is where you’ll manage your profile, account settings, payment methods, and more. To learn more, see Update your account info.

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