At the end of your show, you can start a raid, which sends you and your viewers directly to another seller’s live show. You can choose who to raid or let Whatnot pick a seller for you.
Raiding is a fun way to keep your audience engaged, support other sellers, and grow your community together.
On this page:
Start a raid
When you start a raid, your viewers will see a notification letting them know a raid is about to begin. You and your viewers will then join the seller’s show you selected.
The seller you raid will see a public message in their chat announcing that you and your viewers have joined their show.
Start a raid only when you’re ready to wrap up your show. Raiding will automatically end your live stream.
Raid from the app
From your show, tap the ... More menu on the right
Choose Raid
Select a seller who's currently live or let Whatnot choose for you
Tap Raid Now, then Continue to confirm
Raid from web
From your show on whatnot.com, click the .. More menu icon in the bottom right
Select Seller Tools, then Start Raid - this will automatically add
/raid @to the chatEnter the username of a seller who’s currently live.
Review the show details, then click Raid Now to confirm
Tip: You can also start a raid from the chat by typing /raid @ and entering the seller’s username (for example, /raid @whatnotuser).
Receiving a raid
When another seller raids your show, you’ll see a public message in your chat.
For example: yourfavoriteseller is raiding with a party of 1.
Sellers often thank the raiding seller and hype up the incoming crowd to help new viewers feel welcome.
Leave a raid
As a viewer, you can opt out of a raid by leaving the show before the raid begins, or by leaving the raided show at any time.