eBay Category List: All 35 Top-Level Categories and IDs
This is a narrow, dated reference to AuctionMapper's shipped US category tree—not another general category tutorial. It lists every level-one name and ID in the July 5, 2026 EBAY_US snapshot; it is exhaustive at level one, not a live eBay directory.
How many categories does eBay have?
AuctionMapper's shipped EBAY_US snapshot contains 20,547 rows representing 20,545 unique category IDs across six levels.
Those numbers describe the repository snapshot generated July 5, 2026. They are not a claim about every eBay marketplace or a current eBay count.
The two-row difference comes from IDs 37941 and 60330 each appearing twice in the level-two snapshot data. Counting distinct identifiers produces 20,545.
What are all the top-level eBay categories and IDs?
The July 5 EBAY_US snapshot has these 35 level-one entries, reproduced exactly from AuctionMapper's shipped level_1.json.
| Category | eBay category ID |
|---|---|
| eBay Motors | 6000 |
| Musical Instruments & Gear | 619 |
| Cameras & Photo | 625 |
| Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop | 64482 |
| Antiques | 20081 |
| Art | 550 |
| Baby | 2984 |
| Books & Magazines | 267 |
| Business & Industrial | 12576 |
| Cell Phones & Accessories | 15032 |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | 11450 |
| Coins & Paper Money | 11116 |
| Collectibles | 1 |
| Computers/Tablets & Networking | 58058 |
| Consumer Electronics | 293 |
| Crafts | 14339 |
| Dolls & Bears | 237 |
| Entertainment Memorabilia | 45100 |
| Everything Else | 99 |
| Gift Cards & Coupons | 172008 |
| Health & Beauty | 26395 |
| Home & Garden | 11700 |
| Jewelry & Watches | 281 |
| Movies & TV | 11232 |
| Music | 11233 |
| Pet Supplies | 1281 |
| Pottery & Glass | 870 |
| Real Estate | 10542 |
| Specialty Services | 316 |
| Sporting Goods | 888 |
| Stamps | 260 |
| Tickets & Experiences | 1305 |
| Toys & Hobbies | 220 |
| Travel | 3252 |
| Video Games & Consoles | 1249 |
How can you see every eBay subcategory?
To inspect AuctionMapper's stored snapshot beyond level one, use the full category browser.
This reference stops at level one on purpose. The browser presents the descendants branch by branch instead of duplicating more than 20,000 snapshot rows here.
If you are deciding which branch to use rather than looking up an ID, read the existing category decision guide.
How do you find a more specific eBay category ID?
Enter an item description in AuctionMapper's Category Finder to retrieve candidate branches and numeric IDs from the shipped US category data. Review the returned path before using an ID.
Use this tool when the level-one table is not specific enough; its results link back to the relevant category searches.
Open the Category FinderWhat else should you know about eBay categories?
How many eBay categories are there?
AuctionMapper's July 5, 2026 EBAY_US snapshot has 20,547 rows, representing 20,545 unique category IDs across six levels. Treat that as a dated US snapshot, not a current eBay count.
How many top-level eBay categories are there?
The shipped snapshot has 35 level-one entries. The table on this page reproduces all 35 names and IDs exactly as stored in level_1.json.
What is an eBay leaf category?
In the shipped snapshot, a leaf category is an endpoint marked as having no child categories. It is the last category in that stored branch.
How do I find an eBay category ID?
Search for candidate branches and IDs in the Category Finder, or browse the stored tree branch by branch.
Are eBay category IDs the same in every country?
Do not assume they are. This page covers the EBAY_US tree in AuctionMapper's shipped snapshot; another marketplace can have a different structure or ID.