OpenSooq
Popular regional classifieds marketplace widely used in Palestine.
OpenSooq at a glance
OpenSooq is a classifieds website and one of the most visited sites in Palestine, currently ranked #10 in the country. It was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan (regional). Today OpenSooq is owned by OpenSooq Group. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 1 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising, featured listings.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 0.9 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 1 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 1 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 1.1 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct51%
- Organic search33%
- Paid search8%
- Social5%
- Referral3%
Audience & demographics
- Men58%
- Women42%
- Age 25-3429%
- Age 35-4425%
- Age 45-5420%
The audience is concentrated in Palestine, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Palestine86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 0.3 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Palestine
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| opensooq | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| for sale | Top 10 | High | — |
| second hand | Top 10 | High | — |
| rentals | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Palestine web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 73% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading classifieds apps in Palestine
Company information
- Website
- opensooq.com
- Sector
- Classifieds
- Owner
- OpenSooq Group
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Amman, Jordan (regional)
- Employees
- 500-1,000
- Ownership
- OpenSooq Group controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Arabic
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
OpenSooq operates a classifieds and listings marketplace focused on Palestine. Popular regional classifieds marketplace widely used in Palestine. Revenue comes mainly from advertising, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising
- Featured listings
International presence
- Primary market
- Palestine
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Palestine)
- #10 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading classifieds site in Palestine
- Global rank
- Top 15,000 worldwide
What is OpenSooq?
OpenSooq (opensooq.com) is a classifieds and listings marketplace serving users in Palestine. Popular regional classifieds marketplace widely used in Palestine. It ranks #10 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the classifieds category.
Who owns OpenSooq?
The site is operated by OpenSooq Group. The company was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Amman, Jordan (regional). It employs around 500-1,000.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place OpenSooq at roughly 1 million visits per month, about 0 million per day. Around 73% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 9.2 pages per visit with an average session of 8 min.
How OpenSooq makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, alongside featured listings.
Competitors in Palestine
It competes with other classifieds platforms active in the local market.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2007
OpenSooq is founded in Amman, Jordan (regional).
- Growth phase
Expands its classifieds offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #10 among the most visited websites in Palestine.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Largest local inventory of listings in its categories
- Powerful search filters and saved searches
- Direct buyer-seller contact without intermediaries
- Trusted brand for high-value transactions
Cons
- Listing fees increased for professional sellers
- Duplicate and outdated listings appear in results
- Scam attempts in high-demand categories
- Limited buyer protection compared with marketplaces
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns OpenSooq?
OpenSooq is operated by OpenSooq Group. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is OpenSooq headquartered?
OpenSooq is headquartered in Amman, Jordan (regional).
When was OpenSooq founded?
OpenSooq was founded in 2007.
How many employees does OpenSooq have?
OpenSooq employs approximately 500-1,000 people.
What is OpenSooq's revenue?
OpenSooq does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising, featured listings.
How does OpenSooq make money?
Mainly advertising, featured listings.
Is OpenSooq publicly traded?
No — OpenSooq is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by OpenSooq Group.
How many visitors does OpenSooq get?
Third-party estimates place OpenSooq at roughly 1 million visits per month, mostly from Palestine, with 73% mobile traffic.
Is OpenSooq safe?
OpenSooq is an established classifieds site founded in 2007 and ranked #10 in Palestine; use the official domain opensooq.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsopensooq.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coveragePalestine and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos