E-commerce · Review
By Wes Calder · updated Oct 17, 2026
Evidence: we joined the free tier, Sep 27, 2026
Is Underground Ecommerce worth it?
Worth it. Underground Ecommerce is a free beginner dropshipping course on Whop from Evan of the Evan's Dropshipping channel. Nothing is locked and there is no paid tier. The catch: the feed is empty, there is no Discord, and the social accounts stopped posting in early 2024.
The short version · five lines before you pay
What is Underground Ecommerce?
- Underground E-commerce is a free Whop course and members area that teaches Shopify dropshipping and paid ads for beginners.
- One plan, and it is free. There is no paid tier, no trial to manage and no upsell on Whop.
- The course is free, but a dropshipping store costs money to run, and paid ads cost more. Its YouTube titles lean on income numbers such as "$3,000/Day With TikTok Ads".
- 376 Whop reviews average 4.95. Reviewers praise Evan's honesty about the downsides of dropshipping.
- It is quiet now: the Whop feed was empty when we joined, there is no Discord, and its Instagram, TikTok and YouTube last posted in early 2024.
Fact sheet
How big is Underground Ecommerce?
- Type
- Free dropshipping course and members area
- Whop rating
- 4.95 / 5 from 376
- Free plan
- Underground E-commerce Free: the course, members area and chat
- Paid plans
- None
- Free trial
- Not needed: it is free
- Refunds
- Nothing to refund; no policy found on its Whop page
- Who runs it
- Evan, of the Evan's Dropshipping YouTube channel
- Members
- 13,190 joined
- Last social post
- April 14, 2024 (Instagram)
Figures as of Oct 18, 2026. The live numbers at the top update through the day.
First-hand · We joined · free tier
What do you get free inside Underground Ecommerce?
We joined the free tier on September 27. It includes Evan's free beginner dropshipping course, a free members area and a free chat. There is no paid product on Whop, no upsell and nothing locked.
The Whop feed is empty and there is no Discord. We found no income disclaimer, but the group makes no income claims either.
What we noticed
- 13,190 members; 11 online when we joined
- Fully free: one product, no paid tier
- Beginner dropshipping course
- Quiet: the feed is empty
What it costs
How much does Underground Ecommerce cost?
Underground Ecommerce is free.
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Underground E-commerce Free | $0 | free |
Prices checked Oct 18, 2026
Scorecard
How does Underground Ecommerce score?
Our score is 6.5 out of 10. Verdict: worth it as a free start.
Upside
What is good about Underground Ecommerce?
- Completely free, with nothing locked when we joined
- No upsell on Whop
- Reviewers call Evan honest about the downsides of dropshipping
- Covers Shopify setup and TikTok and Facebook ads
- Easy for complete beginners, per many reviewers
Downside
What are the downsides of Underground Ecommerce?
- Quiet: the Whop feed was empty and there is no Discord
- Social accounts stopped posting in early 2024
- 57 of the 60 newest reviews are about three years old
- YouTube titles lead with income claims such as "$55,000 With TikTok Ads In 1 Week"
- A store and paid ads cost money even though the course is free
Join if
- You want a free first look at dropshipping
- You like a blunt teacher who covers the downsides
- You will study on your own without much community help
Skip if
- You want an active community or live support
- You want current, 2026-specific tactics
- You have no budget for a store or ads
Live activity
Is Underground Ecommerce active?
In their words
What do Underground Ecommerce members say?
Whop ratings · 376 total
Whop shows 376 reviews averaging 4.95, with 2 at 1 star. In our sample of the 60 newest, 57 are about three years old and only 1 is from the last two years. 47 were written within a week of joining (27 within a day).
“His bluntness and straightforward attitude with telling people the pros and cons of drop shipping and the surrealism of getting into these kinds of business ventures really helped me with engaging with this line of work. Keep it up!!!”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 1 hour after purchase
“I got banned from the discord group without any explanation why”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 5 months after purchase
“Terrible server”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 12 minutes after purchase
“Best ! Love you Evan, just a bit confuse cause you said to go with general store but moderators in discord tell me to go with 1 product store and scale it to niche store”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 3 days after purchase
“This course is really great. He goes through everything in detail. Probably the most honest and transparent person I've seen teaching dropshipping. He does ramble sometimes, but honestly I think it's kind of a personal touch and he does make some good points.”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 13 hours after purchase
“Loved the honesty & genuineness of this guy! He's very transparent, not afraid to share his struggles & lows in the beginning of his journey, it's actually comforting to know & doesn't give you a false sense of hope making tons of money from the get-go!!…”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 1 hour after purchase
“So, I was very critical in the first place, espacially bcs it has a free plan, but it is amazing! Here are some points I really liked: -A free 6 hours dropshipping course -A very active community -Much free value -The community was helpful…”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 9 days after purchase
“As someone who is literally on the beginner side of this course, I've already gained better understanding of the whole idea, and I've also learned what the future downsides might be, which has helped my mindset a lot.”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 5 hours after purchase
“this course is really help full it has got my website up and running”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 6 days after purchase
“this course gives good information is clear and he reply’s if you ever send him a message.”
Verified Whop member · Whop review, 3 years ago · written 20 days after purchase
Step by step
How to join the Underground Ecommerce Discord
- Open Underground Ecommerce on Whop. Underground Ecommerce sells access through Whop, not through Discord directly.
- Pick a plan. Price: free. The free plan is the cheapest way to look inside first.
- Finish checkout, then approve the Discord connection. Whop adds you to the Underground Ecommerce server with your plan's role.
To cancel or ask for a refund later, follow our Whop cancel and refund guide.
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Questions
Underground Ecommerce FAQ
Is Underground Ecommerce worth it?
Worth it. Underground Ecommerce is a free beginner dropshipping course on Whop from Evan of the Evan's Dropshipping channel. Nothing is locked and there is no paid tier. The catch: the feed is empty, there is no Discord, and the social accounts stopped posting in early 2024.
How much does Underground Ecommerce cost?
Nothing. Its only Whop plan, Underground E-commerce Free, is $0. We found no paid tier when we joined on September 27, 2026.
Does Underground Ecommerce have a free trial?
It does not need one. The whole product is free.
How do I cancel Underground Ecommerce?
There is nothing to cancel on a free plan. To leave, open Orders in Whop, pick the Underground E-commerce membership and leave or cancel it.
Does Underground Ecommerce give refunds?
It is free, so there is nothing to refund. We found no refund policy on its Whop page.
What does the free plan include?
Evan's beginner dropshipping course, a free members area and a free chat. When we joined, nothing was locked and there was no Discord.
What is inside the course?
A beginner course on starting a Shopify dropshipping store and running ads. Reviewers from 2023 describe about 6 hours of video, and a 2024 post calls it a free 4-hour course with new methods.
Is Underground Ecommerce legit?
Yes, as a free course: nothing is sold, and 376 Whop reviews average 4.95. Most reviews are about three years old, and 27 of our 60-review sample were written within a day of joining. Critics from that time mention being banned from the old Discord.
Who runs Underground Ecommerce?
Evan, who runs the Evan's Dropshipping YouTube channel (about 2,600 subscribers). Its Whop page lists no company name.
Can I make money dropshipping from this course?
Maybe, but the course alone does not make money. You pay for the store, products and ads, and many stores fail. We found no income claims inside the group, but no income disclaimer either.
Is Underground Ecommerce's method still profitable in 2026?
We cannot say. The course and its social accounts are from 2023 and early 2024, its YouTube titles lean on old income numbers such as "$3,000/Day With TikTok Ads", and the group makes no claims of its own.
Our call: worth it as a free start
Underground Ecommerce is a free, honest beginner course with a dormant community around it. Take the course, then decide if dropshipping is worth your own money for a store and ads.
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How we checked: we joined the free tier of Underground Ecommerce on 2026-09-27, then checked public pricing, member reviews and third-party sources on 2026-10-18. We have not been paid by Underground Ecommerce for this review. Method.
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On social · checked Sep 29, 2026
What does Underground Ecommerce post, and what do people say?
All of its social accounts are dormant. Evan's YouTube channel, Evan's Dropshipping (2.6K subscribers), last posted on January 21, 2024; its best-known videos are 2021 TikTok ads tutorials with income titles. Instagram (1K) last posted on April 14, 2024 and TikTok (316) on January 1, 2024. Those last posts pushed the free course and "products making bank".