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Do some “Promoted” inquiries feel like fake/low-quality accounts to anyone else? I've been wondering about something with Fiverr's Promoted Gigs, and I'd like to know if other sellers have noticed the same pattern.

I've been getting occasional messages from buyers who apparently found me through a Promoted Gig. What caught my attention is that many of these accounts seem to be extremely new, sometimes created around the same day or within the same month.

The interaction usually follows a similar pattern: they contact me through the promoted listing, we exchange a few messages, and then... nothing. No order, no serious negotiation; they just disappear.

Individually, that's obviously normal. Not every buyer is going to place an order.

But when you start seeing this repeatedly, it makes you wonder:

Could some of these “Promoted” interactions be artificial or otherwise generated by the platform to encourage sellers to spend more on promotion?

I'm NOT saying Fiverr is definitely creating fake accounts. I have no proof of that. I'm just wondering if there could be some incentive for Fiverr to generate low-quality interactions, since the seller is already paying to be promoted and Fiverr also takes a percentage from completed orders.

Maybe there's a completely innocent explanation for this, or maybe I'm just noticing a pattern that isn't actually there.

Have other sellers noticed an unusually high number of new accounts/messages coming specifically from Promoted Gigs that rarely convert into orders?

I recently tried out fiverr because cold outreach is a time killer, altough it is being quite effective, but I was thinking maybe fiverr could help me get more jobs or reputation. But the options to do a proper marketing for my gig are small.

I sent a mail to customer support because 3 days ago I got sent a mail which says my account is no longer eligible to sell my services, I asked on here why that happened it was because of a vpn I had
it's been 3 days since I sent that mail and I got no reply

I ordered some custom songs on fiverr and 10 minutes before the delivery was due the seller sent an empty delivery then said he would send me a google drive link to the files that were too big for fiverr if I accepted a dispute. This feels very sketchy to me and I wanted to make sure im not getting screwed here.

Thanks guys!

Edit: Solved after putting in customer service ticket

Trying to start as a freelance graphic designer on fiverr or upwork is not worth it right now right?

I see shares are down for both of them and digital services like simple graphic design, routine copywriting, and entry-level programming are shrinking faster than expected as customers turn to generative AI instead of hiring freelancers. (calclistech . com)

Not only that but the amount of scams that flood my message box and fake clients on both of these platforms.

Anyone has other ways they freelance besides being a reference? Or are references the only thing that will work?

So I created my account like a week ago or less I created my gig on august 15 at like 11am, I come back like 11 hours later to be hit with this email (to be more specific the mail got sent at 11:31 am but I checked it like 11 hours later)

Your account violated Fiverr's Terms of Service and Community Standards. As a result, you are no longer eligible to offer services on Fiverr. However, you'll still be able to complete your active orders, and use Fiverr as a client with full client benefits. Reason(s): Account not eligible to sell
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If you still need clarification, you can contact our Customer Support team or submit an appeal, as outlined in our Terms of Service. Violation and enforcement info: Content creation date: Aug 11, 2026 Basis for the initiative: Our voluntary initiative Content detection: Automatic Content removal: Automatic Account type: Personal account Jurisdictional scope: Globally effective Restriction duration: Permanent Learn more about our policies and enforcement Fiverr's Terms of ServiceFiverr's Community StandardsHow we enforce policiesPersonal & business information verificationThe Fiverr Team

Now I have my guesses

• Offering prohibited services (Not possible because what I'm offering is legit)
• Operating multiple accounts (Could be a reason but I created my first fiverr account a long time ago but they deactivated due to inactivity)
• Using methods to conceal identity or location (Could also be possible because i'd usually turn off and turn Proton VPN)
• Engaging in activities previously linked to fraudulent behavior on Fiverr (Didn't happen because I wasn't even active on my fiverr account)
• Identity verification process failed: we were unable to verify the information you provided (They could've sent a mail and I got through most verification sucessfully)

I've sent a mail to customer support, is there anything else I can do until support replies?

thanks in advance

I have five gigs sitting a 4 and one at 8. All my reviews (45) are 5 star. I treat everybody equally and never deliver late. What can i possibly even improve

I recently finished some orders and the funds were cleared out when I tried to withdraw, fiverr asked for a verification code they sent to a number that I changed a long time ago, I don't know why that phone number is there in the first place, but I was like that's fine Its an easy fix I can contact them and they can change it in no time right? WROOONG, I got ignored not one single reply and I know they can see them because I created other tickets and they were marked as solved, it's been 8 days and I don't know what to do.

I see sellers that have packages for 1 page wordpress sites, and that's fine as long as the customer is not a nightmare...

I've seen the "request" to order is only available for level 2

So how can I manage this, I don't want them to book, and then the scope is out of control.

Is there a way that I can choose to accept the gig or not BEFORE they pay or order, or what about if I refund them?

This is a question I have been thinking about a lot lately.

There are some personal issues with my video game team that got even smaller in size after some disputes. The chemistry has fallen off a cliff and trust is limited. Is it worth it to continue with the video game or start selling my assets on my own on Fiverr? Maybe do both? What do you guys think?

Hi everyone,

My new Fiverr account was permanently suspended for “Spam” after I contacted several web developers to compare pricing for the same 5-page business website project.

The suspension notice says both detection and enforcement were automatic. I never received a warning or temporary messaging restriction first.

I’ve appealed 3 times and specifically asked for a manual review, but I keep receiving the exact same generic response without any explanation of what I actually did wrong.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any way to get a real human/manual review, or another Fiverr contact/appeal route I should try?

Thanks for any advice.

I'm 15 years old, and am considering becoming a proofreader/editor on Fiverr. I read that it is allowed as long as a parent owns the account, but I'm not sure if that's true. If it is true, how would the taxes work? Would it go on my parent's taxes or my own? And would it be considered self-employment? Any information is appreciated.

I log into Fiverr and I search or browse and apply the filters I want. Instead of seeing prices for the options that I clicked in the filter, I only see the prices for the lowest tiers that do not have what I want. Even if I put in my price range, Fiverr only shows me the lowest tiers that are in my price range instead of the sellers who are offering the features that I want in the price range I want.

Is there a way to search on Fiverr for the options I need in the price range I provide?

If not, are there other sites like Fiverr that are better?

Hello everyone i want to know what is your experience with Fiverr PRO is it even worth trying, will i get more orders?

Hello all,

Im currently facing problems after Gmail disabled my account.

The account was linked to my Fiverr, and I used it as the only log-in method (Log in with Google). Hence, I can nolonger log in to my Fiverr on Desktop, and I can not change it on the app since it provides limited permissions.

Can anyone help me understand how I can go around this to remove the disabled Gmail from my account?

I was on the app for a few months doing translations work. I had 2 orders for $100 total. Then it started slowing down so I eventually became innactive on the app and next thing I know my accounts gets deleted. No explanation in the email, no support ticket, no way to get my money back (it's a lot of money for me, half a month rent in my country). So I don't really know what to do now. The email only said "account reported". I swear I didn't do anything wrong, please what can I do to get my money back/my account back ? Is there anything in the terms and conditions that explains this ?

Been using Fiverr for about a year now. I need to hire web developer to build a website for me and and it's been an absolute train wreck ...

Freelancers claiming they built a website but when I do a basic background check it's a complete lie, but when I inform Fiverr they basically say, "nothing to do with us."

I share my documents with a Freelancer and they say, "Yea, no problem I can build that in a day/week/month" and after they're finished about 10% they claim it's finished and expect payment so I have to go through weeks of back and forth with Fiverr and their useless freelancers just to prove that they haven't done the work that was clearly laid out in the brief.

Customer service is a joke: I submit a question and instead of assigning one person to the case it'll be a different person who responds to every message, and none of them care enough to actually read through the old messages, so they'll ask you the same inane, pointless questions over and over again.

I could go on, but I'm getting annoyed just thinking about their incompetence and I really have had enough. I assumed that after spending five years writing the material for the site that hiring someone to convert it into web pages would be the easy bit, but in fact it's been way way WAY more difficult.

So: what are the alternatives to Fiverr?

PS: not sure why the only tags I can add are NSFW or brand Affiliate, as neither is true, but I had to click one, so there we go.

Hello everyone as the title says I am looking into becoming a freelancer on Fiverr as a data analyst. I recently graduated with a bachelor’s in information systems and have an associates in computer science before that. I got my data analytics certificate last month as well. As we all know the job market is not that good right now so I wanted to put my practice into freelancing to actually get some sort of experience and make some money in the meantime until I get a job position. I see a lot of bad reviews recently on here about the platform and was wondering if it’s really worth it which is why I am making this post. Would you guys recommend I continue and try to work on Fiverr or is it best to go try another platform?

DISCUSSION: False AI Allegations on Fiverr

One of my biggest frustrations with buyers on Fiverr was them becoming AI detectives. There was one in particular who kept claiming I used AI when I never did.

I remember at the time I used Grammarly, strictly for editing, which is AI-enabled. Beyond this, I write copy and do my audience research thoroughly to sell the products or drive conversions on pages.

This client kept hard at their AI claims and that left a dent in my metrics cause I just couldn’t let go of the fee after all the work done for them. False AI allegations are also part of the problem.

I could also see my success score tank after working with clients like these and inevitably less orders and visibility as my account was demoted from Level 2 to zero!!

When I see similar accusations on reddit threads it reminds me that AI is not only taking jobs by offering solutions. It is also robbing people of legitimacy and creating suspicion on a scale that makes it harder for good work to be appreciated and paid for.

Hey guys I have been on Fiverr for a while now and still not got a single order? How do i make more sales? Let me know if you have any tips or advice.