If you're looking to start a business on Etsy, selling digital products can be an amazing option. Digital products are easy to create and can be sold over and over again without any additional effort - hello passive income! Plus, they can be downloaded instantly which makes them quick and easy to distribute. Here are a few of the most bestselling products on Etsy right now:

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1. Printable Art and Posters

Printable art and posters are digital files that can be downloaded and printed at home or at a local print shop. They are popular with customers who want to decorate their homes on a budget. Popular categories for printable art include motivational quotes, botanical prints, and abstract art.

2. Digital Planners

Digital planners are digital files that can be downloaded and used within a program such as Goodnotes. Instead of having a typical printed daily planner, the digital version is easily accessible and customizable on a tablet. They are typically purchased by people who want to set goals and keep their life organized. Planners usually include things like daily reminders, habits and to-do lists. If you design a planner for a specific niche - even better!

3. SVG Files for Cutting Machines

SVG files are digital files that can be used with cutting machines like Cricut or Silhouette to create custom designs. These are popular with customers who enjoy DIY crafts and want to create their own designs. Some trending categories for SVG files include monograms, holiday designs, wedding, and nursery decor.

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4. Invitations and Annoucements

Digital invitations and announcements are digital files that can be personalized and sent via email, posted on social or even printed out via Canva. They are a great solution for customers who want to save time and money - everything is done for you they only need to edit the text and photos within the template. Some of the most popular categories for digital invitations are wedding announcements, birthdays, and baby showers.

5. Clipart and Digital Assets

Clipart and digital assets are digital files that can be used for creating graphics, scrapbooking, and other creative projects. The customer is able to download the design asset and then eaisly place them within their designs - saving time and energy. Trending categories for clipart and digital assets include florals, watercolors, and patterns.

6. Mockups

Mockups are digital files that can be used for marketing and branding purposes. Small business owners and bloggers who want to create professional-looking graphics can use mockups to display their websites, branding, and packaging - even if it’s not actually live or ready yet. Popular categories on Etsy for mockups include flatlays, product mockups, and styled desktops.

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7. Fonts

Fonts are digital files that can be used for creating custom designs and branding materials. They are a great digital product because they are fairly timeless. There are fonts that were created in the 1900s like Didot that are still just as popular today. There are a lot of interesting and unique fonts on Etsy that you can’t find anywhere else - this is one reason why it’s super popular with graphic designers. Some examples of trending fonts styles are script fonts, serif fonts, and hand-lettered designs. If you are interested in designing fonts, Glyphs Mini is a great program to get started.

8. Social Media Templates

Social media templates are digital files (usually made in Canva) that can be used for creating eye-catching social media posts. Small business owners and bloggers love social media templates because they don’t have to design anything from scratch. They are a great way for business owners to look professional and stand out on social media. Bestselling categories for social media templates include Instagram stories, Pinterest graphics, and Facebook covers.

9. E-Books

E-books are digital files that can be downloaded and read on electronic devices. They are an amazing option for customers who want to learn new skills or information. Popular e-books include recipe books, self-help guides, and craft tutorials. If you are looking to publish an E-book - check out Kindle Direct Publishing. It’s a service that allows authors to directly publish their book on Amazon!

10. Website Themes

Website themes are digital file templates that can be used to create professional-looking websites without all of the stress of trying to do it yourself from scratch. Popular with small business owners - they allow them to create a website without hiring a web developer. Etsy is a great place to sell them as there are so many potential customers on there looking to DIY their business and save money but they don’t have a design background. Themes are usually created for WordPress, Squarespace, or Shopify.

Selling digital products on Etsy is a great way to build a side hustle and make passive income. I started designing and selling digital products 3 years ago and now I make 5k+ a month passively! Now I have so much more free time to spend time with my kids, travel, read - all the things I enjoy. Want to learn how I did it? Sign-up for my free course here where I’ll tell you all about my favourite digital products, how to choose a niche and where to sell your products once they are ready!