Does offering free shipping actually boost visibility on eBay? 🤔

Hey guys, I’m a fairly new eBay seller and still trying to figure out what works best for listings.

I’ve noticed some sellers always offer free shipping, and I’m wondering — does eBay actually give those listings more visibility or a higher ranking?

Also, if I switch my current listings from paid shipping to free shipping (by rolling the cost into the item price), could that hurt sales or mess with the algorithm in any way?

Trying to decide if it’s worth making the change 😅 Would love to hear your thoughts or experiences — thanks in advance!