Amazon Wishlist Sparks Privacy Panic After Confirming Buyers Can See Your Home Address

Amazon has sparked a wave of concern after announcing that users' home addresses will soon be visible to anyone buying gifts from their Wishlists.

Amazon's Lists feature allows shoppers to create private, shared, or public lists of items they want to buy. While the update is aimed at expanding gift options for purchasers, it has caused concern among anyone sharing lists publicly.

How the Change Works and Who It Affects

The retailer confirmed in an email that starting 25 March 2026, the option to restrict purchases from third-party sellers will be removed. This means any third-party seller can now buy items from your list and automatically gain access to your shipping information.

Previously, only the city and state of recipients were shared, but the new policy will reveal full addresses for delivery purposes. Amazon has suggested users employ a PO Box or non-residential address for public lists to safeguard their privacy, leaving many feeling exposed and vulnerable.

Influencers, content creators, and sex workers who use Wishlists to receive gifts from fans are among the most affected. Gift buyers may now see your home address through delivery updates, tracking information, or notifications from third-party sellers. Amazon emphasises that it will not take responsibility for protecting addresses and that users must take action to maintain privacy.

Many recipients who previously relied on the platform to shield their details are now being advised to switch to a PO Box or remove their shipping address entirely.

Precautions Users Can Take to Protect Their Address

Amazon has outlined several ways to reduce exposure under the new policy. Users can adjust their list privacy to Private, meaning only they can view the items, or Shared, which allows specific people to see the list.

Selecting 'None' in the shipping address field prevents third-party sellers from automatically accessing your home address, forcing buyers to request delivery information directly. Using a PO Box or a business address provides an extra layer of security. Experts warn that failing to take these steps could lead to unintentional exposure, especially for public figures or creators with large followings who rely on Wishlists to receive gifts safely.

Reactions From Users and Content Creators

The update has provoked strong reactions on social media, with many calling it a serious privacy risk. Adult content creators, Twitch streamers, and other influencers have raised alarms, noting that revealing home addresses to gift buyers can endanger safety.

'Those who rely on these lists to connect with fans and offset expenses may now be at risk,' said Krystal Davis, a content creator reporting on the change. Some have recommended moving Wishlists to alternative platforms like Throne, which promises to keep creator and fan information private.

Privacy advocates also caution that delivery services, including UPS, FedEx, and USPS, sometimes include photos or detailed tracking information that could reveal more than intended, amplifying the risk.

With the March 25 implementation date looming, Amazon users are being urged to review their Wishlist settings carefully. For anyone sharing lists publicly, switching to a PO Box or removing personal addresses entirely is now essential. The retailer's policy shift highlights growing tension between convenience, gifting options, and online privacy, forcing users to take responsibility for protecting their own information.