--- title: "craft glue — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/craft-glue" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:36:53.381Z" locale: en meta: description: "strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — craft glue doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — craft glue doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "craft glue — Niche Verdict: Skip it (52/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **craft glue** **Skip it****52/100 ** strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — craft glue doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$1.3M** **Growth (1y)** **+144.8%** **Products** **20** **Brands** **8** was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **50** **Price range** **$2.76–$20.94** **Returns** **0.9%** **Rating** **4.7★** **Skip it** Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **38** ×0.30 Growth **70** ×0.30 Competition **40** ×0.20 Quality gap **20** ×0.10 Returns **93** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +144.8% year over year. 30K15KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7× ## **Competition** - Aleene's75% - Bearly Art9% - FITTDYHE7% - Cruzix3% - Craft County2% - Mod Podge2% - Other (2 brands)2% The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 8 brands and 50 sellers compete here. **Brands** **8 **—flat was 8 a year ago **Sellers** **50** **Top 5 brand share** **96%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Aleenes All Purpose Tacky Glue 8-Ounce Clear (15599)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qDpZVyMQL.jpg) [**Aleenes All Purpose Tacky Glue 8-Ounce Clear (15599)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00178KLEY) Aleene's$7.764.8★9,59421%—flat 2 ![Aleenes AR6-2 Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz. 4 oz. Multicolor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V5j4q0+EL.jpg) [**Aleenes AR6-2 Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz. 4 oz. Multicolor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BY6THS) Aleene's$2.764.5★5,25719%▲rising 3 ![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 2 fl oz 6-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417L44+XWiL.jpg) [**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 2 fl oz 6-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWJ32VK) Aleene's$10.464.7★76710%▲rising 4 ![Aleenes Orignial Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Clear 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vxWhOfEeL.jpg) [**Aleenes Orignial Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Clear 4 fl oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY0T97M) Aleene's$6.664.7★6,6207%▼falling 5 ![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 8 fl oz 3-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j8mMOQk9L.jpg) [**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 8 fl oz 3-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EK7LGH4) Aleene's$15.374.8★9,5946%▼falling 6 ![B7000 Jewelry Glue for Making FITTDYHE 1PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear Adhesive for Rhinestone Fabric Multipurpose Super B-7000 for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J-VszjSvL.jpg) [**B7000 Jewelry Glue for Making FITTDYHE 1PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear Adhesive for Rhinestone Fabric Multipurpose Super B-7000 for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B723T8WQ) FITTDYHE$6.064.6★8,3845%▲rising 7 ![Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Mini - 2fl oz with Tip Kit - Acid Free Archival - Strong Hold Adhesive - Ideal for Fine Paper Crafting Scrapbooking and Card Making - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yosrJmzhL.jpg) [**Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Mini - 2fl oz with Tip Kit - Acid Free Archival - Strong Hold Adhesive - Ideal for Fine Paper Crafting Scrapbooking and Card Making - Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088NN5GD8) Bearly Art$14.624.8★9,2235%▼falling 8 ![Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original - 4fl oz - Tip Kit Included - Dries Clear - Metal Tip - Wrinkle Resistant - Flexible and Crack Resistant - Strong Hold Adhesive - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B6C8VaOWL.jpg) [**Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original - 4fl oz - Tip Kit Included - Dries Clear - Metal Tip - Wrinkle Resistant - Flexible and Crack Resistant - Strong Hold Adhesive - Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y6RWHP1) Bearly Art$19.874.8★11,5664%▼falling 9 ![Aleenes Tacky 5-Piece Trial Pack All Purpose Glue for Crafts and DIY Projects Includes Original Tacky Glue Clear Gel Quick Dry and Fast Grab Adhesive .66 fl oz 5-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5129bkmnsCL.jpg) [**Aleenes Tacky 5-Piece Trial Pack All Purpose Glue for Crafts and DIY Projects Includes Original Tacky Glue Clear Gel Quick Dry and Fast Grab Adhesive .66 fl oz 5-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E5U76M) Aleene's$6.924.6★2,8163%▼falling 10 ![Aleenes Quick Dry Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Extra Fast and Clear 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RYCrmF8pL.jpg) [**Aleenes Quick Dry Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Extra Fast and Clear 4 fl oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OTHJKT2) Aleene's$5.404.7★3,1233%▲rising 11 ![Aleenes Quick Dry Tacky Glue Premium All-Purpose Adjesove Quick Drying and Fast Tacking 4 fl oz 3-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YLlHSNUbL.jpg) [**Aleenes Quick Dry Tacky Glue Premium All-Purpose Adjesove Quick Drying and Fast Tacking 4 fl oz 3-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWJ3KJ2) Aleene's$11.784.6★3,1443%—flat 12 ![B-7000 Glue Clear for Rhinestone Crafts Jewelry and Bead Adhesive B7000 Semi Fluid High Viscosity Glues for Clothes Shoes Fabric Cell Phones Screen Repair Metal Stone Nail Art Glass (4x15 ml/0.5 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512Dhz0oTrL.jpg) [**B-7000 Glue Clear for Rhinestone Crafts Jewelry and Bead Adhesive B7000 Semi Fluid High Viscosity Glues for Clothes Shoes Fabric Cell Phones Screen Repair Metal Stone Nail Art Glass (4x15 ml/0.5 oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SL5LT8W) Cruzix$6.014.6★11,8553%▼falling 13 ![Mod Podge Matte Sealer Glue & Finish: All-in-One Craft Solution- Quick Dry Easy Clean for Wood Paper Fabric & More. Non-Toxic - Craft with Confidence Made in USA 8 oz. Pack of 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-SNkQTUaL.jpg) [**Mod Podge Matte Sealer Glue & Finish: All-in-One Craft Solution- Quick Dry Easy Clean for Wood Paper Fabric & More. Non-Toxic - Craft with Confidence Made in USA 8 oz. Pack of 1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HWY6EM) Mod Podge$4.034.8★24,5352%▼falling 14 ![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 16 fl oz 3-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51STjRTDZ8L.jpg) [**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 16 fl oz 3-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PYT7LDX) Aleene's$19.494.8★7341%—flat 15 ![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue Mini-Bottle All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear .66 fl oz 18-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iHdvdPVCL.jpg) [**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue Mini-Bottle All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear .66 fl oz 18-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJ5YRFV) Aleene's$20.944.6★1,0781%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 20 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 20 tracked products in this niche. 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Multicolor** Aleene's**$2.76**4.5★5,257 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BY6THS) [![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 2 fl oz 6-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417L44+XWiL.jpg)**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 2 fl oz 6-Pack** Aleene's**$10.46**4.7★767 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWJ32VK) [![Aleenes Orignial Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Clear 4 fl oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vxWhOfEeL.jpg)**Aleenes Orignial Tacky Glue for Crafts in Always Ready Bottle Nontoxic Dries Clear 4 fl oz** Aleene's**$6.66**4.7★6,620 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OY0T97M) [![Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 8 fl oz 3-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51j8mMOQk9L.jpg)**Aleenes Original Tacky Glue All Purpose Adhesive Perfect for Crafts and DIY Projects Dries Fast and Clear 8 fl oz 3-Pack** Aleene's**$15.37**4.8★9,594 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EK7LGH4) [![B7000 Jewelry Glue for Making FITTDYHE 1PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear Adhesive for Rhinestone Fabric Multipurpose Super B-7000 for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41J-VszjSvL.jpg)**B7000 Jewelry Glue for Making FITTDYHE 1PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear Adhesive for Rhinestone Fabric Multipurpose Super B-7000 for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms** FITTDYHE**$6.06**4.6★8,384 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B723T8WQ) [![Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Mini - 2fl oz with Tip Kit - Acid Free Archival - Strong Hold Adhesive - Ideal for Fine Paper Crafting Scrapbooking and Card Making - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yosrJmzhL.jpg)**Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Mini - 2fl oz with Tip Kit - Acid Free Archival - Strong Hold Adhesive - Ideal for Fine Paper Crafting Scrapbooking and Card Making - Made in USA** Bearly Art**$14.62**4.8★9,223 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088NN5GD8) [![Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original - 4fl oz - Tip Kit Included - Dries Clear - Metal Tip - Wrinkle Resistant - Flexible and Crack Resistant - Strong Hold Adhesive - Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B6C8VaOWL.jpg)**Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue - The Original - 4fl oz - Tip Kit Included - Dries Clear - Metal Tip - Wrinkle Resistant - Flexible and Crack Resistant - Strong Hold Adhesive - Made in USA** Bearly Art**$19.87**4.8★11,566 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y6RWHP1) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**44% *“Sticks very well”* **Quality-Overall**11% *“Excellent product that we have used for years”* **Ease Of Use**6% *“Ease of use”* **Value For Money**6% *“Great Value”* **Efficiency**6% *“Does the job very well”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**5% *“As advertised”* **Strength**3% *“Super strong”* **Size-Overall**2% *“Great size”* **Durability**2% *“Easy to use and holds well”* **Design-Overall**2% *“Smart design and great value”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Adhesion/Stickiness**33% *“Poor adhesion”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“it just doesn't work properly afterwards”* **Smell**6% *“Strong Chemical Smell”* **Size-Overall**5% *“is a small bottle”* **Durability**4% *“it just bent it”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Too difficult to use”* **Value For Money**4% *“I feel like its a bit expensive”* **Strength**3% *“Very weak”* **Thickness**3% *“Pretty thick and hard to squeeze out”* **Moist/Dry**3% *“Doesnt dry clear”* #### **Top return reasons**- Adhesion/Stickiness55% - Value For Money11% - Functionality-Overall8% - Size-Overall7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Leak-Proof2% - Smell1% - Material Quality1% - Product Condition1%