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# **cricut light grip mat 12x12**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 96% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 23Growth 29Conversion 96Competition 15Returns 96Price range 33Avg price 48Brand share 9Review moat 24Quality gap 24

**Conversion**

**Incredible****14.4%**

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

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Okay****$11.71**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Okay****$4.92–$20.06**

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

**Growth**

**Okay****+2.8%**

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

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****5,622.83**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$90K**

$90K/yr · 54K searches

**Competition**

**Bad****82%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****96%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 82% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**7 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**11**

**Top-5 brand share**

**96%**

**Open market**

**2%**

- Cricut48% - REALIKE20% - NICAPA15% - HTVRONT11% - XINART3% - AIRCUT2% - Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 2%)

## **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%10%$9K20%$18K30%$27K40%$36K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat Pack (6 count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - ideal for standard paper light cardstock & more](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VWwMXAgUL.jpg)**Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat Pack (6 count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - ideal for standard paper light cardstock & more**Cricut**$17.86**4.8★9,063 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXXG2K35) [2![REALIKE 12x12 Lightgrip Cutting Mat Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/Air 2/Air/One(3 Mats) Gridded Adhesive Non-Slip Cut Mat for Crafts Quilting Sewing and All Arts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ox90ZPMVL.jpg)**REALIKE 12x12 Lightgrip Cutting Mat Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/Air 2/Air/One(3 Mats) Gridded Adhesive Non-Slip Cut Mat for Crafts Quilting Sewing and All Arts**REALIKE**$8.73**4.4★1,727 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YKD7YGR) [3![Nicapa Light Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One (12x12 inch 3 Mats) Light Adhesive Sticky Blue Quilting Replacement Cut Mats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T3KdFHmcL.jpg)**Nicapa Light Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One (12x12 inch 3 Mats) Light Adhesive Sticky Blue Quilting Replacement Cut Mats**NICAPA**$9.40**4.7★4,744 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFZF759) [4![Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mats 12in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts with Protective Film Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More for Explore & Maker (3 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319HLK1TMML.jpg)**Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mats 12in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts with Protective Film Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More for Explore & Maker (3 Count)**Cricut**$16.02**4.8★9,063 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079W5KWQ8) [5![HTVRONT Light Grip Cutting Mat 6 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12 Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/5/Air 2/One Light Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D7nvCaqUL.jpg)**HTVRONT Light Grip Cutting Mat 6 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12 Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/5/Air 2/One Light Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories**HTVRONT**$14.21**4.5★15,588 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R8HV14M)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat Pack (6 count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - ideal for standard paper light cardstock & more](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VWwMXAgUL.jpg)**Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat Pack (6 count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - ideal for standard paper light cardstock & more**Cricut**$17.86**9,063 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXXG2K35) [![Cricut Cutting Mat Variety Pack (4 Count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - Includes 2 StandardGrip 1 LightGrip 1 StrongGrip](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MWTXRvWvL.jpg)**Cricut Cutting Mat Variety Pack (4 Count 12in x 12in) - for Explore & Maker Machines - Includes 2 StandardGrip 1 LightGrip 1 StrongGrip**Cricut**$15.43**10,565 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXX72FB2) [![Cricut Light Grip Cutting Mat 8.5in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rmCrKNX-L.jpg)**Cricut Light Grip Cutting Mat 8.5in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More**Cricut**$4.92**551 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6LPN9B) [![Gwybkq Cutting Mat Compatible With Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One 12 Pack 12x12 Adhesive Sticky Light Cut Mats Replacement Accessories Quilting Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LDcE585OL.jpg)**Gwybkq Cutting Mat Compatible With Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One 12 Pack 12x12 Adhesive Sticky Light Cut Mats Replacement Accessories Quilting Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies Blue**Gwybkq**$20.06**218 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5QF99CR) [![HTVRONT Light Grip Cutting Mats- 2 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12 Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/5/Air 2/One Light Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416-rAbTV6L.jpg)**HTVRONT Light Grip Cutting Mats- 2 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12 Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/5/Air 2/One Light Adhesive Sticky Quilting Cutting Mats Replacement Accessories**HTVRONT**$7.51**381 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X36JKDZ)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![REALIKE 12x12 Cutting Mat Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/Air 2/Air/One(3 Mats) Gridded Adhesive Non-Slip Cut Mat for Crafts Quilting Sewing and All Arts (Variety)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jz+7re9xL.jpg)**REALIKE 12x12 Cutting Mat Compatible with Cricut Maker 3/Maker 4/Maker/Explore 3/4/Air 2/Air/One(3 Mats) Gridded Adhesive Non-Slip Cut Mat for Crafts Quilting Sewing and All Arts (Variety)**REALIKE**$8.52**4.7★**▲ 92%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YP6WDHH) [![Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mats 12in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts with Protective Film Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More for Explore & Maker (3 Count)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319HLK1TMML.jpg)**Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mats 12in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts with Protective Film Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More for Explore & Maker (3 Count)**Cricut**$16.02**4.8★**▲ 70%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079W5KWQ8) [![AIRCUT Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker and Explore Series Blue Grip Mats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HLVm9dbTL.jpg)**AIRCUT Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker and Explore Series Blue Grip Mats**AIRCUT**$9.57**4.7★**▲ 61%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FQQMGP1) [![Nicapa Light Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One (12x12 inch 3 Mats) Light Adhesive Sticky Blue Quilting Replacement Cut Mats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T3KdFHmcL.jpg)**Nicapa Light Grip Cutting Mat for Cricut Maker 3/Maker/Explore 3/Air 2/Air/One (12x12 inch 3 Mats) Light Adhesive Sticky Blue Quilting Replacement Cut Mats**NICAPA**$9.40**4.7★**▲ 37%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFZF759) [![Cricut Light Grip Cutting Mat 8.5in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rmCrKNX-L.jpg)**Cricut Light Grip Cutting Mat 8.5in x 12in Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts Use with Printer Paper Vellum Light Cardstock & More**Cricut**$4.92**4.7★**— 5%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF6LPN9B)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +2.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K750Prime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**22%

*“Great value”*

**Quality-Overall**19%

*“The quality is consistent”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**14%

*“Perfect adhesion, just right”*

**Grip**10%

*“Purple is a strong grip mat”*

**Strength**5%

*“They are very sturdy”*

**Durability**4%

*“very durable”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“Perfect fit for circuit machine”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Work as expected”*

**Collectibles**2%

*“Perfect for card stock”*

**Fun/Entertainment Experience**2%

*“Scrapbooking Fun”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**38%

*“It worth it- too sticky”*

**Grip**20%

*“was starting to lose its grip”*

**Durability**6%

*“It broke on the first use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Very misleading”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“They can not be cleaned”*

**Noise Level**1%

*“make a clicking noise when cutting now I see why they were so cheap lol not worth your money”*

**Color**1%

*“Upsetting since it was my only piece in this color”*

**Size-Overall**1%

*“It is not same size”*

**Strength**1%

*“super flimsy”*

**Quality-Overall**1%

*“Horrible horrible and a waste of money”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**26%

**Size-Overall**25%

**Value For Money**10%

**Grip**10%

**Compatibility-Overall**7%

**Product Condition**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

**Durability**2%

**Functionality-Overall**2%

**Defective Material/Parts**2%