Gumtree SA | Buy. Sell. Save.

4.6
119K reviews
5M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Join the more than one million happy folk who buy and sell their new and used items on South Africa's largest online marketplace. Now you can Buy and Sell with confidence using Gumtree’s Pay & Ship feature.

- Buy online: Pay for your item securely on Gumtree and have it shipped to anywhere in SA. You are protected if the item doesn’t arrive, arrives damaged or differs significantly from its description.

- Sell with Confidence: Get paid securely and reach more buyers by selling nationwide! With Gumtree you can sell your goods without having to meet your buyer in person.

- Keep in contact: Interact with the buyer or seller using the in-app messaging feature for quick, easy, and secure correspondence.

- Stay safe: Our smart ID verification system is designed with your safety in mind.

- Post in minutes: Time is money! Sell your unwanted goods in no time with our easy-to-use platform. Upload ads, add photos, write detailed instructions from your mobile device - it's that simple!

- You’re in control: Browse our top categories, set the exact filters to your liking, and easily find what you're looking for near your local.

We're always looking for ways to further improve our app and your browsing experience.
Rate the app and get in touch with us:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GumtreeSouthAfrica/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gumtreeza/
- Twitter https://twitter.com/gumtreecoza
Updated on
Mar 10, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Files and docs, App activity and 2 others
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info, and Messages
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
113K reviews
jonathan napoleon
December 26, 2022
I've been a long time user of this app/website and are exhausted buy this search tab. I haven't used the app in a while and have just continued updating it but my recent experience left me frustrated. This basic search has no intelligence to it. Searching for some simple stuff has lead to to rather stay on Facebook market. Performing a general search brings you either up zero items or nothing related to it. These weren't items that I difficult to find for example, backpack. Fix it please.
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Phosph3n3
March 22, 2026
I'm constantly struggling with this app. Something always ends up not working or just stops. I out an ad up, and while it pended it must have stopped and instead of saying there was an error, it deleted the ad. Notifications don't stay consistent even when enabled. Saved searches are almost always bugged. They ask you to verify your identity with your I.D but I haven't had luck in getting the scanner to even try and scan! Gumtree is beyond frustrating.
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Gumtree South Africa (PTY) LTD
March 30, 2026
Oh no! We sincerely apologize for the troubles you've had with the app. We'd be happy to take a look into this for you, please contact us at Southafrica@gumtree.co.za. Thank you.
William Sykes
March 1, 2026
My word this app had fallen in recent years. I don't know why they rewrote the app into what it is now. App tells me to sign in constantly and with every action. Try to search - "Please login again". Click an ad - "Please login again". Just open the app - "Please login again". And it takes like 5 clicks of the "got it" button for the dumbass notification to go away. Pathetic.
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Gumtree South Africa (PTY) LTD
March 31, 2026
Hi William, sorry for the unpleasant experience you had with our app. We request you to upgrade the app to the latest version as we have fixed the bug. Do write to us at Southafrica@gumtree.co.za if you still face any issue.

What’s new

We now offer you the safety and convenience to Buy and Sell with secure online payments while still being able to Collect. Welcome Pay and Collect for a safer experience from the Gumtree team.