Highlight Feature on Kijiji
Make your listing stand out with the Highlight feature.
Highlight is a paid visibility upgrade that displays your ad in a more prominent format within search results and category listings. By making your listing more visually noticeable, Highlight can help attract more views and potential buyer inquiries.
What is the Highlight feature?
Highlight is a promotional feature that increases the visual prominence of your ad.
When Highlight is applied, your listing is displayed with a coloured background and enhanced visibility compared to standard listings, helping it stand out as buyers browse Kijiji.
Where will my highlighted ad appear?
Your highlighted listing will appear:
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In search results
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In category listings
The appearance of highlighted ads varies depending on the platform being used.
On the Kijiji website
In Grid View, highlighted listings appear with a yellow background to help distinguish them from surrounding ads.
In the Kijiji app
In Rich Card View:
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Highlighted listings appear with a yellow background in Light Mode
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Highlighted listings appear with a lighter shaded background in Dark Mode
How long does Highlight last?
The Highlight feature remains active for 7 days from the date of purchase.
After the promotion period ends, your listing will return to its standard appearance.
Important Information
Does Highlight improve my ad’s position in search results?
No. Highlight does not change the position of your ad in search results or category listings.
The feature increases the visual visibility of your listing but does not move it higher in the listing order.
Does Highlight affect where my ad appears?
No. Your ad continues to appear in its normal location according to Kijiji’s standard listing order.
Highlight only changes how the listing is displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Highlight?
Highlight helps your ad stand out from nearby listings by using a more prominent visual presentation. This can help attract additional attention from buyers browsing search results and category pages.
Can I use Highlight on any listing?
Availability may vary by category. If the Highlight option is available when posting or promoting your ad, your listing is eligible.
Will Highlight guarantee more views or replies?
No. Highlight increases the visibility of your listing, but the number of views, messages, and sales depends on factors such as pricing, photos, description quality, demand, and competition.
Why doesn’t my highlighted ad appear at the top of the page?
Highlight is designed to make your listing more noticeable visually. It does not provide priority placement or move your ad higher in search results.
What happens when the 7-day promotion ends?
Once the promotion expires, the highlighted background will be removed and your listing will return to its standard appearance.