In short: Simple and mostly free for local listings; scams such as fake payments and fake rentals are frequent.
- Mostly free posting
- No account to browse
- Frequent scams
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Classic classifieds site for local selling, housing, gigs and jobs.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What it does | Classic classifieds site for local selling, housing, gigs and jobs. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Mostly free to post; some job ads in certain US cities cost money. |
| Sign-up | No account needed to browse; email for posting. |
| Operator | craigslist, Inc. |
| Caution | Serves mainly the US, also Canada, UK and Australia cities. Frequent scams (fake payments, fake rentals); deal locally in person. |
When to use it
People in US cities, and some Canadian, UK and Australian cities, selling locally or looking for housing, gigs or jobs.
Before you use it
Scams are frequent, including fake payments and fake rentals, so deal locally in person. Some job ads in certain US cities cost money.
How to use it
- Go to craigslist.org and pick your city
- Browse, or post an ad using your email
- Meet locally in person to complete the deal
Why people use it
craigslist draws about 142.7 million monthly visitors (2025), roughly 90% of them from the US.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Wikipedia: Craigslist