Has The RealReal confirmed it?

No. The RealReal has not confirmed it as of Oct 27.

Is The RealReal blocking or limiting AI shopping agents on its site?

ReportedLast checked Oct 27, 2026

The RealRealFirst seen Oct 26

Reported by The Verge: The RealReal says it is updating bot defenses against AI agents; treat as Reported pending primary confirmation.

Evidence timeline · 1 source · newest first

Oct 27
Unconfirmed → Reported
Oct 26
Reported
The Verge reports that The RealReal is updating its bot-defense system to make it harder for AI agents to shop on its site, days after coverage that an AI agent could exploit the retailer’s item-reserve system (including Meta Muse agentic shopping context).
Source: The Verge

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Has The RealReal confirmed it?: No. The RealReal has not confirmed it as of Oct 27.

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