Status on 6 October 2026
Pandabuy was raided in April 2024, its operations were seized and disrupted, and buyers reported frozen balances and stuck parcels. rep.tools, re-checked in September 2026, says Pandabuy never recovered its scale or community trust despite on-and-off claims that it was back. Our index treats it as shut down. Even so, Pandabuy drew about 18,100 US searches a month in September 2026, and "is pandabuy back" about 260, because so many old lists and videos still mention it.
| Website | pandabuy.com |
|---|---|
| Status | Shut down since April 2024 |
| What happened | Raided in April 2024; operations disrupted and never recovered |
| 'Is Pandabuy back' searches | About 260 a month in the US |
| US searches | About 18,100 a month (Sept 2026) |
| 'pandabuy spreadsheet' | About 1,300 US searches a month |
| Where buyers moved | Mostly KakoBuy, also CNFans, Mulebuy, Oopbuy, Joyagoo |
Why Pandabuy lists still matter
For a while Pandabuy was the dominant agent, and its spreadsheets were the template for the whole spreadsheet culture. Those lists still hold useful seller names and item IDs. They are old, though: many items have been delisted, prices have changed, and US import rules have changed completely since 2024.
What not to do
Do not send money to any site using the Pandabuy name, and be wary of videos claiming it has returned; nothing we checked supports that. If you had a balance in 2024, it is unlikely to be recoverable now.
Use Pandabuy lists as a source of item IDs only, and buy through a working agent.
Moving the spreadsheet
Every row in an old list is a Taobao, Weidian or 1688 item wrapped in the agent's link. Paste the rows into the link sorter; it pulls out the platform and item ID and gives you clean marketplace links you can open on any Working agent from the index. Delete rows whose item no longer exists rather than keeping dead links.
DHgate vs Pandabuy
Searches for "DHgate vs Pandabuy" mostly come from buyers who lost Pandabuy and wondered whether DHgate could replace it. Our comparison page covers that choice.
What changed since 2024
US duty-free low-value imports ended in 2025, the EU introduced a €3 per-category duty in July 2026, and several more agents have closed. Re-price any old list with the calculator.
The Pandabuy lesson
Pandabuy's collapse taught buyers to keep balances small and storage short. That habit protected people when CNFans closed and when Mulebuy ran into trouble in 2026.
Where buyers went
Most moved to KakoBuy, others to CNFans, Mulebuy, Oopbuy and Joyagoo. Of those, CNFans has since closed and Mulebuy is Reported, so check the index before choosing.
What to confirm on Pandabuy before ordering
- Status: Shut down since April 2024; re-check the site on the day you pay.
Using Pandabuy with a DHgate spreadsheet
Using Pandabuy alongside DHgate is straightforward once the list is split: DHgate rows go to DHgate, everything from Taobao, Weidian or 1688 goes to Pandabuy, and the two parcels travel separately. Pandabuy cannot handle anything now: buy DHgate rows directly and convert the agent rows.
Who searches for Pandabuy
Where do Pandabuy buyers come from? Semrush counted roughly 126,500 monthly searches for the name worldwide at the end of September 2026; the biggest markets were the United States (18,100), Chile (14,800), Italy (12,100), and "Pandabuy spreadsheet" alone got about 1,300 US searches.
If you want a second option
Keep a backup agent in mind: KakoBuy, Joyagoo, Oopbuy are the closest comparisons. Status for every agent sits on the agent index.
How they compared on our 6 October 2026 check:
| Agent | Status | Trustpilot (reviews) | Newest review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandabuy | Shut down | n/a | n/a |
| KakoBuy | Working | 4.2 (311) | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Joyagoo | Working | 4.6 (2,922) | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Oopbuy | Working | withdrawn | 3 Oct 2026 |
Why "is Pandabuy back" keeps coming up
Every few months a video or post claims Pandabuy has returned, and searches spike. These claims have not been supported by evidence of a working agent with shipped orders and a community trusting it again. Some use the brand name to attract sign-ups elsewhere. Until there is clear evidence, such as many independent reviews of completed orders, treat every such claim as marketing. Our index will change the status only on that kind of evidence.
What made Pandabuy different
Pandabuy combined a large catalogue, active community features and widely shared spreadsheets, and that combination is why its collapse reshaped the whole market. Several of today's agents grew mainly by absorbing its users.
The lists outlived the agent. Used carefully, with every item re-checked and re-priced, they can still save you time; used as they are, they mostly lead to dead links and out-of-date prices.
FAQ
Is Pandabuy back?
No. It was raided in April 2024 and never recovered, despite occasional claims.
Can I use an old Pandabuy spreadsheet?
Yes, as a source of item IDs; open them on a working agent and re-check prices.
Where did Pandabuy users go?
Mostly KakoBuy, plus CNFans, Mulebuy, Oopbuy and Joyagoo.
Can I recover a Pandabuy balance?
Unlikely after two years; be wary of anyone offering to recover it for a fee.
Did Pandabuy pass the October 2026 status check?
Our check on 6 October 2026 labelled Pandabuy Shut down. Its Trustpilot profile read n/a, and the newest review we found was dated n/a. Re-check the agent's own site before paying, since statuses change.
Is Pandabuy popular in the US?
In Semrush data from late September 2026, Pandabuy drew about 126,500 searches a month worldwide; the largest markets were the United States (18,100), Chile (14,800), Italy (12,100). US searches for the name ran at about 18,100 a month.
Why do people still search for Pandabuy?
Old spreadsheets and videos keep the name alive, and 'is it back' rumours recur.
Are Pandabuy prices still accurate?
No; lists from 2024 predate price changes and the 2025 US duty change.