Redbubble SEO: How to Get Your Designs Found in 2026
Redbubble's search algorithm works differently from Etsy and Amazon — and its tagging rules changed significantly in 2023. This guide covers the current tag limits, how Redbubble ranks designs, and how MagicTags generates Redbubble-specific keywords from live marketplace data.
Redbubble SEO is the process of choosing the right tags and titles so Redbubble's search algorithm surfaces your designs to buyers. Since July 2023, Redbubble limits designs to 15 tags maximum, with each tag having a 50-character limit. Only the first 15 tags are counted by on-site search, and Google only crawls the first 10.
How Redbubble's Search Algorithm Ranks Designs
Redbubble matches buyer searches against your tags and title.
- Tags and title are the primary ranking factors
- 15 tags maximum per design (since July 2023 update)
- 50 characters maximum per tag
- On-site search only counts the first 15 tags
- Google only crawls the first 10 tags — tag order matters
- Misleading tags are penalized in search rankings
How to Tag Redbubble Designs for Maximum Visibility
With only 15 tag slots, every tag needs to earn its place.
- Use all 15 tag slots, but make every tag count
- List your most important tags first
- Your first tag is the most critical — it should also appear in your title
- Mix specific phrases with broader terms
- Include style descriptors and use-case tags
- Avoid spammy tags: "best selling," "trending," "cheap"
Writing Redbubble Titles That Rank
Your Redbubble title appears in both Redbubble search and Google results.
- Front-load the most descriptive keyword phrase
- Include your main tag keyword in the title
- Keep titles readable — they appear as the product name
- MagicTags generates titles tuned for Redbubble's search behavior
How Redbubble SEO Differs from Etsy
Key differences between the platforms.
- Redbubble allows 15 tags; Etsy allows 13
- Redbubble tags up to 50 characters; Etsy 20 characters
- Tag order matters on Redbubble; not on Etsy
- Google traffic is especially relevant for Redbubble
- No attributes system on Redbubble unlike Etsy
How to Rank Your Redbubble Designs on Google
Redbubble has strong domain authority, meaning individual design pages can rank in Google.
- Google only crawls the first 10 tags
- Titles should include product type terms
- Trending designs with strong tags can capture significant Google organic traffic
Tags That Hurt Your Redbubble Search Rankings
Redbubble's 2023 update specifically addressed tag spam.
- Avoid: "best selling," "top selling," "most popular"
- Avoid: "trending," "viral," "hot sale"
- Avoid: "cheap," "affordable," "discount"
- Avoid: generic tags unrelated to your actual design
- Tags over 50 characters are excluded from indexing
Frequently Asked Questions
Redbubble allows a maximum of 15 tags per design, with each tag having a 50-character limit.
Before July 2023, Redbubble allowed more tags. Since the update, the limit is 15 tags maximum.
Yes. Unlike Etsy, tag order is significant on Redbubble. Google only crawls the first 10 tags.
Yes. Select Redbubble as your marketplace and MagicTags generates platform-specific tags and titles.
Yes, directly. Google crawls the first 10 tags on your Redbubble design page.
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