Every agent and marketplace that turns up in a DHgate spreadsheet, with a dated status

This page is the index for every agent and marketplace page on the site. It exists because a DHgate spreadsheet rarely contains only DHgate links: most shared sheets mix in Taobao, Weidian and 1688 listings, and those need a shopping agent. Below, each agent carries the status we found on 6 October 2026, and each marketplace links to a page about how its listings behave inside a spreadsheet.

Agent status, checked 6 October 2026

We combine three signals. The rep.tools status board probed every major agent on 31 August 2026. We loaded each agent's homepage ourselves on 6 October 2026. And we read each Trustpilot profile the same day, paying more attention to the date of the newest review than to the score, because an agent that stops getting reviews has often stopped shipping. "Working" means a large agent with steady recent reviews; "Operating" means the site loads and orders appear to go through, with a thinner public record; "Reported" means buyers describe real failures; "Shut down" and "Offline" mean closed.

For a first haul, pick a Working agent with a large review base; keep Operating agents for when you have a reason, such as a payment method or a country line.

Marketplaces and how their links work

Marketplaces split into two groups. DHgate, AliExpress, Temu, SHEIN, Amazon, eBay and Hacoo ship to you themselves, so a spreadsheet link takes you straight to checkout. Taobao, Weidian and 1688 are Chinese domestic platforms; their links go through an agent, and Yupoo is not a shop at all but a photo-album host that sellers use as a catalogue. TikTok sits in between, with TikTok Shop for direct purchases and creators who post their own sheets.

How to choose between them

If you want one cheap item now, a direct-shipping platform is simpler. If you want five items from three different shops, an agent consolidates them into one box and lets you see each item before it leaves China. The DHgate or agent guide walks through that choice with examples, and the calculator runs your own numbers. If you would rather not open any account, our WhatsApp service buys Taobao and Weidian items for you and quotes the delivered price first.

Old spreadsheets often contain links for agents that no longer exist. The marketplace item behind a CNFans, Pandabuy or Wegobuy link is usually still on sale; only the agent wrapper is dead. Paste those rows into the link sorter to pull out the underlying Taobao or Weidian item ID, then open it on any Working agent.

Direct platforms for single items, agents for hauls, and always check the status column before topping up a wallet.

Comparisons people search for

Three head-to-head comparisons get real searches: DHgate vs CNFans, which now reads as DHgate vs the agents that replaced CNFans; DHgate vs Pandabuy, mostly from buyers who lost their agent in 2024; and Joyagoo vs DHgate, a straight comparison of a working agent with the direct route.

FAQ

Which agent is best for a first order?

A large agent with steady recent reviews, such as Joyagoo, KakoBuy or Superbuy. Start with one or two cheap items to learn the process before a big haul.

Can an agent buy DHgate items?

Some can, Hoobuy advertises it, but DHgate already ships worldwide, so routing it through an agent adds a second shipping leg. It only makes sense when consolidating with Taobao items.

What does Reported mean?

Buyers are describing failures we could see in recent public reviews, such as unfilled orders or stuck withdrawals, but the agent has not confirmed a closure. Avoid adding money until it clears.

How often are statuses checked?

Each status carries the date we checked it. The page states 6 October 2026 for this version; re-check on the agent's site before paying.