Everything to Know About the Amazon WishList

Virginia Miller
July 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main benefits of Amazon Wishlists?

The main benefits of Amazon Wishlists for shoppers are the ability to track prices, remember interested items, get notifications on changes, and easily share gift ideas. For sellers, key benefits are identifying buyer intent, promoting to engaged users, and getting product insights.

Can I make an Amazon Wishlist private?

Yes, you can make your Amazon Wishlist private so others cannot view it. Go to Your Wishlist > List Actions > Update List Profile to change the visibility settings at any time.

How do I share my Amazon Wishlist?

You can easily share your Amazon Wishlist by getting the list's custom URL and sending it to others via email, text, social media, etc. Go to Your Wishlist > Share > Email/Text this List.

Can I get notifications for price drops on my Wishlist?

Yes, one of the main benefits of Amazon Wishlists is that you can get notifications if an item's price drops or it becomes available after being out of stock. These notifications are automatically sent to the email associated with your Amazon account.

What should sellers do to benefit from Wishlists?

Sellers should analyze shared and public Wishlists to identify best selling and high demand items in their category. They can then target Wishlist owners with related promotions when they have a similar product on sale.

Can I edit someone else's Amazon Wishlist?

You can only edit a Wishlist that you created or that another person shared with you and allowed you access to edit. Amazon now offers editable Wishlists to simplify group collaboration.

How long do items stay on my Wishlist?

Items on your Amazon Wishlist will stay there indefinitely until you either manually remove them or purchase the product. There is no time limit or expiration for items added to an Amazon Wishlist.