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# **cricket**

**Skip it**

Weak search conversion (0.5%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 53Growth 18Conversion 6Competition 59Returns 62Price range 16Avg price 65Brand share 35Review moat 49Quality gap 63

**Avg price**

**Good****$129.81**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Good****2.5%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Good****50%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Market size**

**Good****$333K**

$333K/yr · 503K searches

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,597.59**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****84%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Growth**

**Bad****-14.8%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Price range**

**Bad****$10.22–$525.85**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Bad****0.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**15 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**48**

**Top-5 brand share**

**84%**

**Open market**

**13%**

- Cricut45% - NIVIA15% - Bratla15% - CE6% - Cricket4% - Athllete3% - Open — no brand owns it (9 brands, 13%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$13K8%$27K12%$40K16%$53K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 27 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Bratla Plastic Cricket Set Size 6 - Blue Color | Backyard and Beach Set for Adults and Kids | Includes Bat Wind Ball Stumps and Non-Striker Stump with Plastic Base](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4118Odv4CvL.jpg)**Bratla Plastic Cricket Set Size 6 - Blue Color | Backyard and Beach Set for Adults and Kids | Includes Bat Wind Ball Stumps and Non-Striker Stump with Plastic Base**Bratla**$60.10**4.5★30 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZ91HSQ) [2![Nivia Heavy Tennis Ball Cricket Ball (Pack of 12) Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zu1IGeYL.jpg)**Nivia Heavy Tennis Ball Cricket Ball (Pack of 12) Yellow**NIVIA**$23.65**4.3★574 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJRVJ5Q) [3![Cricut Maker 4 Starter Kit for Beginners - Smart Cutting Machine with Vinyl & Iron-On (HTV) Tools & Materials for Stickers Shirts & DIY Crafts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419bHw+DfTL.jpg)**Cricut Maker 4 Starter Kit for Beginners - Smart Cutting Machine with Vinyl & Iron-On (HTV) Tools & Materials for Stickers Shirts & DIY Crafts**Cricut**$394.57**4.7★305 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVW34PP4) [4![Cricut Joy Machine with Card Kit Sampler Smart Vinyl Roll Cutting Mats and Tool Set Bundle - Compact Tool for DIY Craft Projects and Decals Beginner Craft Cutting Machine with Starting Materials](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+KEa5eejL.jpg)**Cricut Joy Machine with Card Kit Sampler Smart Vinyl Roll Cutting Mats and Tool Set Bundle - Compact Tool for DIY Craft Projects and Decals Beginner Craft Cutting Machine with Starting Materials**Cricut**$139.62**4.5★386 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2Y8RYCC) [5![Cricut Maker 4 Cutting Machine Ultimate Beginner Sticker Making Bundle - Print Then Cut Machine with Waterproof Sticker Paper & Vinyl for Custom Stickers & Small Business Seashell Die-Cutting Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BTpEaF7oL.jpg)**Cricut Maker 4 Cutting Machine Ultimate Beginner Sticker Making Bundle - Print Then Cut Machine with Waterproof Sticker Paper & Vinyl for Custom Stickers & Small Business Seashell Die-Cutting Machine**Cricut**$437.78**4.5★117 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWGKLDP)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Blue - Ultra-Compact Cutting Machine - Perfect for Making Cards Stickers Labels & More - Includes Supplies for 35 Projects + Bonus Digital Content](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319kldY8sUL.jpg)**Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Blue - Ultra-Compact Cutting Machine - Perfect for Making Cards Stickers Labels & More - Includes Supplies for 35 Projects + Bonus Digital Content**Cricut**$123.14**178 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJFS6L4M) [![Cricut Maker 4 T-Shirt Making Bundle - Cutting Machine with EasyPress SE Heat Press Vinyl & Iron-On Kit for Custom Apparel Tote Bags & DIY Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514EJKVOVyL.jpg)**Cricut Maker 4 T-Shirt Making Bundle - Cutting Machine with EasyPress SE Heat Press Vinyl & Iron-On Kit for Custom Apparel Tote Bags & DIY Projects**Cricut**$525.85**254 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVWGRJBX) [![SOLM8 S2 Cricket Shoes Men Boys Junior Players - Advanced Grip Rubber Spikes for Turf/Grass Ultralight Cushioning Yellow Black (2025 Edition)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kWyogOgVL.jpg)**SOLM8 S2 Cricket Shoes Men Boys Junior Players - Advanced Grip Rubber Spikes for Turf/Grass Ultralight Cushioning Yellow Black (2025 Edition)**SOLM8**$53.16**69 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD7G65NT) [![Cricket Wireless BYOD SIM Card Kit 5G 5G+ 4G LTE](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QG0Tj376L.jpg)**Cricket Wireless BYOD SIM Card Kit 5G 5G+ 4G LTE**Cricket**$10.22**106 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3BJDPNN) [![Cricut Explore 4 - Smart Cutting Machine (Seashell) | Engagement Bundle - Includes Smart Vinyl Cardstock Transfer Tape Iron On HTV Mat Pens Tool Kit & 30 Images in Design Space App](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lD3D5Z8VL.jpg)**Cricut Explore 4 - Smart Cutting Machine (Seashell) | Engagement Bundle - Includes Smart Vinyl Cardstock Transfer Tape Iron On HTV Mat Pens Tool Kit & 30 Images in Design Space App**Cricut**$238.32**473 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTQBSCT5)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![SOLM8 S2 Cricket Shoes Men Boys Junior Players - Advanced Grip Rubber Spikes for Turf/Grass Ultralight Cushioning Yellow Black (2025 Edition)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kWyogOgVL.jpg)**SOLM8 S2 Cricket Shoes Men Boys Junior Players - Advanced Grip Rubber Spikes for Turf/Grass Ultralight Cushioning Yellow Black (2025 Edition)**SOLM8**$53.16**4.2★**▲ 142%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD7G65NT) [![Rebel Lures Crickhopper Cricket / Grasshopper Crankbait Fishing Lure 1 1/2 Inch 1/4 Ounce Black Cricket Crickhopper (3/32 oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zrw-RumxL.jpg)**Rebel Lures Crickhopper Cricket / Grasshopper Crankbait Fishing Lure 1 1/2 Inch 1/4 Ounce Black Cricket Crickhopper (3/32 oz)**Rebel**$11.77**4.6★**▲ 139%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QE1JX2) [![AnNafi Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat Long Handle for Leather Ball | Premium Quality| Top Grade Custom Made Thick Edge Light Weight | Full Size Cover (Long Handle Short Blade)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313fTYGQCaL.jpg)**AnNafi Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat Long Handle for Leather Ball | Premium Quality| Top Grade Custom Made Thick Edge Light Weight | Full Size Cover (Long Handle Short Blade)**AnNafi**$82.27**2.8★**▲ 139%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JSKM667) [![Athllete Boys Unisex Pinnies Scrimmage Vests - Mesh Practice Jerseys 12 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fWeNWzU7L.jpg)**Athllete Boys Unisex Pinnies Scrimmage Vests - Mesh Practice Jerseys 12 Pack**Athllete**$23.74**4.5★**▲ 139%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YNKKRT8) [![Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Blue - Ultra-Compact Cutting Machine - Perfect for Making Cards Stickers Labels & More - Includes Supplies for 35 Projects + Bonus Digital Content](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319kldY8sUL.jpg)**Cricut Joy 2 Essential Bundle + Digital Content Blue - Ultra-Compact Cutting Machine - Perfect for Making Cards Stickers Labels & More - Includes Supplies for 35 Projects + Bonus Digital Content**Cricut**$123.14**4.3★**▲ 139%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJFS6L4M)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -14.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

18K13KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.1×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Great product, just as described”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“Worth it”*

**Ease Of Use**11%

*“Easy to use”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**9%

*“Hours of fun”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“just what I needed”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Fits perfectly with recommended age range”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Easy installation, first time Cricut owner so learning how everything works”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Gets the job done”*

**Educational-Overall**4%

*“Educational”*

**Durability**3%

*“Great durability”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Connectivity-Overall**10%

*“Connectivity Issues”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“Small”*

**Functionality-Overall**8%

*“My Cricut Joy machine had critical errors when it would begin a cut”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**6%

*“It comes with NO WRITTEN DIRECTIONS”*

**Software/Application**6%

*“Software is main flaw”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Trash”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Just wish it was cheaper”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“difficult to use”*

**Durability**4%

*“Not durable”*

**Noise Level**3%

*“Can't you hear it”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**15%

**Functionality-Overall**14%

**Value For Money**12%

**Defective Material/Parts**10%

**Connectivity-Overall**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

**Product Condition**4%

**Ease Of Use**3%

**Gifting Purpose**3%

**Software/Application**3%