MARKETPLACE ALERTS
Facebook Marketplace notifications not working?
If your Marketplace saved searches stopped pinging you, you are not alone. Facebook has cut back or delayed marketplace notifications for many sellers and buyers. Here is what that means for resellers, and a reliable way to get alerts again.
What changed with Facebook alerts
In 2024 and after, many people reported that Marketplace saved-search notifications became unreliable or disappeared. Push and email alerts from Facebook can lag, batch, or never fire for the niches you care about.
When you flip for a living (or as a serious side hustle), a late notification is the same as no notification. Someone else already messaged.
Quick checks inside Facebook
Before you switch tools, it is still worth confirming Facebook settings:
- Marketplace notification toggles are on for saved searches
- Phone OS is not silencing the Facebook app
- You are logged into the same account that saved the search
- The listing actually matches your filters (price, location, category)
A reseller-ready alternative
DealSonar does not rely on Facebook's notification pipeline. You create monitors for the keywords and areas you buy in. We poll for new listings and send DealSonar alerts to your dashboard and email so you see the ping even when Marketplace stays quiet.
You also get sold comps and estimated margin on results, which Facebook notifications never include.
FAQ
Did Facebook remove Marketplace saved search alerts?+
Facebook has changed Marketplace notification behaviour over time. Many users still see missing or delayed alerts. Treat in-app Marketplace notifications as unreliable if speed matters to your sourcing.
Will DealSonar replace Facebook Marketplace?+
No. You still buy and message on Marketplace. DealSonar watches for new listings and alerts you so you can open the ad faster.
How fast are DealSonar alerts?+
Monitors poll on a schedule set by your plan. When a new match appears after a poll, you get an in-app ping and email right away (plus Discord/Telegram on Pro and Scale).
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