--- title: "black chrome license plate frame — Niche Verdict: Skip it (43/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/black-chrome-license-plate-frame" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:56:41.093Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($43K/yr) — black chrome license plate frame doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($43K/yr) — black chrome license plate frame doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "black chrome license plate frame — Niche Verdict: Skip it (43/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **black chrome license plate frame** **Skip it****43/100 ** a small market ($43K/yr) — black chrome license plate frame doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$43K** **Growth (1y)** **+169.1%** **Products** **22** **Brands** **13** was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **26** **Price range** **$6.55–$42.63** **Returns** **3.1%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **44** ×0.20 Quality gap **40** ×0.10 Returns **75** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +169.1% year over year. 902451Spike '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - WeatherTech56% - lengnoyp10% - QUANQIUFEI7% - Aujen5% - LFPartS5% - Mega Racer5% - Other (7 brands)14% The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 26 sellers compete here. **Brands** **13 **▼falling was 15 a year ago **Sellers** **26** **Top 5 brand share** **86%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![WeatherTech ClearCover - Clear Acrylic Lens Cover Durable Frame that Protects License Plates Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JaTbH4GML.jpg) [**WeatherTech ClearCover - Clear Acrylic Lens Cover Durable Frame that Protects License Plates Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YC8MVI) WeatherTech$37.944.4★89926%▲rising 2 ![WeatherTech PlateFrame Weather-Resistant Low Profile Protective License Plate Frame- Black (No Cover)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+9weKVvLL.jpg) [**WeatherTech PlateFrame Weather-Resistant Low Profile Protective License Plate Frame- Black (No Cover)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007TBP0I) WeatherTech$27.814.3★8218%—flat 3 ![QUANQIUFEI 2 Pack License Plate Frames Stainless Steel Car License Plate Cover Car Accessories with Screw Caps (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fCAm2tx4L.jpg) [**QUANQIUFEI 2 Pack License Plate Frames Stainless Steel Car License Plate Cover Car Accessories with Screw Caps (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNVLL9NC) QUANQIUFEI$7.024.5★3,4327%▲rising 4 ![2PCS Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Holes Solid Aluminum License Plate Holder Universal Car License Plate Frame for Man Licence Plate Frame Black and Screws by Lengnoyp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kxG5LlGGL.jpg) [**2PCS Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Holes Solid Aluminum License Plate Holder Universal Car License Plate Frame for Man Licence Plate Frame Black and Screws by Lengnoyp**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WT95JV) lengnoyp$7.074.4★1,4235%▲rising 5 ![WeatherTech BumpFrame - Heavy-Duty License Plate and Bumper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oogOJrcgL.jpg) [**WeatherTech BumpFrame - Heavy-Duty License Plate and Bumper Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJIOBOA) WeatherTech$32.644.5★3185%▼falling 6 ![Aujen Silicone License Plate Frames Black 2 Pack Car License Plate Frame Universal US Black License Plate Holders Brackets Rust-Proof Weather & Rattle-Proof Car Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ljSbdWUNL.jpg) [**Aujen Silicone License Plate Frames Black 2 Pack Car License Plate Frame Universal US Black License Plate Holders Brackets Rust-Proof Weather & Rattle-Proof Car Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZFM2FQ) Aujen$11.054.7★33,4835%▲rising 7 ![Stainless Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing Reinforce Bracket (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SN0P1GrOL.jpg) [**Stainless Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing Reinforce Bracket (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HLQ85W4) LFPartS$16.374.7★7465%▲rising 8 ![WeatherTech ClearCover License Plate Cover and Frame Brushed Stainless/Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpD0dDq3L.jpg) [**WeatherTech ClearCover License Plate Cover and Frame Brushed Stainless/Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YCCP2U) WeatherTech$42.204.4★8993%—flat 9 ![DMSE Heavy Duty Metal Diamond Plate Plated License Plate Frame Cool Decorative Design for Any Vehicle (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/316XUkbH2xL.jpg) [**DMSE Heavy Duty Metal Diamond Plate Plated License Plate Frame Cool Decorative Design for Any Vehicle (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082BGRPJ1) DMSE Wholesale$13.804.6★4763%—flat 10 ![Premium Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Pack Rust-Free Stainless Steel Rattle-Free Universal with Screw Caps Slim-Top Design Thin Rigid Metal Front & Rear Car Tag Holders - for Men & Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rj77jOzzL.jpg) [**Premium Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Pack Rust-Free Stainless Steel Rattle-Free Universal with Screw Caps Slim-Top Design Thin Rigid Metal Front & Rear Car Tag Holders - for Men & Women**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074QL1PV9) Mega Racer$27.264.4★2,3323%▲rising 11 ![Stainless Steel License Plate Frames- 2 Pack Mirror Polished Car Plate Holder with Screws Chrome Caps Heavy Duty Rustproof Metal Front Rear Car Tag Frame](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CwJEFvwwL.jpg) [**Stainless Steel License Plate Frames- 2 Pack Mirror Polished Car Plate Holder with Screws Chrome Caps Heavy Duty Rustproof Metal Front Rear Car Tag Frame**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PFBKM8Z) YoUoY$21.454.4★2,6192%—flat 12 ![Premium Slim Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Pack Rust-Free Stainless Steel & Rattle-Free Street Legal Universal with Screw Caps Thin Metal Front & Rear Car Tag Holders for Men & Women](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51obW+0UdqL.jpg) [**Premium Slim Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Pack Rust-Free Stainless Steel & Rattle-Free Street Legal Universal with Screw Caps Thin Metal Front & Rear Car Tag Holders for Men & Women**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YN8QFTP) Mega Racer$27.974.6★8182%▲rising 13 ![WeatherTech ClearFrame License Plate Frame (No Cover) - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KS9us6qyS.jpg) [**WeatherTech ClearFrame License Plate Frame (No Cover) - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YCDV0U) WeatherTech$32.644.3★1542%▼falling 14 ![OKBA 10 pcs Sublimation License Plate Frame Blanks White Metal Aluminum Tag DIY Custom Picture Design for tag Frame (12.2x6.3x0.04in)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VZA66kfmL.jpg) [**OKBA 10 pcs Sublimation License Plate Frame Blanks White Metal Aluminum Tag DIY Custom Picture Design for tag Frame (12.2x6.3x0.04in)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1CB72RJ) OKBA$24.784.8★612%▲rising 15 ![RED WOLF Stainless Steel License Plate Frame Holder Frame Backing Reinforce Bracket 6 x 12 Inch Car Tag for SUV Pickup Truck Trailer Front Rear Bumper w/o Obstruction with Screw Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41z10nyRE9L.jpg) [**RED WOLF Stainless Steel License Plate Frame Holder Frame Backing Reinforce Bracket 6 x 12 Inch Car Tag for SUV Pickup Truck Trailer Front Rear Bumper w/o Obstruction with Screw Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ41JTDH) RED WOLF$16.414.6★1622%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 22 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 22 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![WeatherTech ClearCover - Clear Acrylic Lens Cover Durable Frame that Protects License Plates Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JaTbH4GML.jpg)**WeatherTech ClearCover - Clear Acrylic Lens Cover Durable Frame that Protects License Plates Black** WeatherTech**$37.94**4.4★899 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YC8MVI) [![WeatherTech PlateFrame Weather-Resistant Low Profile Protective License Plate Frame- Black (No Cover)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+9weKVvLL.jpg)**WeatherTech PlateFrame Weather-Resistant Low Profile Protective License Plate Frame- Black (No Cover)** WeatherTech**$27.81**4.3★82 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007TBP0I) [![QUANQIUFEI 2 Pack License Plate Frames Stainless Steel Car License Plate Cover Car Accessories with Screw Caps (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fCAm2tx4L.jpg)**QUANQIUFEI 2 Pack License Plate Frames Stainless Steel Car License Plate Cover Car Accessories with Screw Caps (Black)** QUANQIUFEI**$7.02**4.5★3,432 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNVLL9NC) [![2PCS Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Holes Solid Aluminum License Plate Holder Universal Car License Plate Frame for Man Licence Plate Frame Black and Screws by Lengnoyp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kxG5LlGGL.jpg)**2PCS Matte Black License Plate Frames 2 Holes Solid Aluminum License Plate Holder Universal Car License Plate Frame for Man Licence Plate Frame Black and Screws by Lengnoyp** lengnoyp**$7.07**4.4★1,423 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2WT95JV) [![WeatherTech BumpFrame - Heavy-Duty License Plate and Bumper Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oogOJrcgL.jpg)**WeatherTech BumpFrame - Heavy-Duty License Plate and Bumper Protector** WeatherTech**$32.64**4.5★318 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YJIOBOA) [![Aujen Silicone License Plate Frames Black 2 Pack Car License Plate Frame Universal US Black License Plate Holders Brackets Rust-Proof Weather & Rattle-Proof Car Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ljSbdWUNL.jpg)**Aujen Silicone License Plate Frames Black 2 Pack Car License Plate Frame Universal US Black License Plate Holders Brackets Rust-Proof Weather & Rattle-Proof Car Accessories** Aujen**$11.05**4.7★33,483 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YZFM2FQ) [![Stainless Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing Reinforce Bracket (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SN0P1GrOL.jpg)**Stainless Steel License Plate Durable Car Tag Holder Backing Reinforce Bracket (Black)** LFPartS**$16.37**4.7★746 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HLQ85W4) [![WeatherTech ClearCover License Plate Cover and Frame Brushed Stainless/Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SpD0dDq3L.jpg)**WeatherTech ClearCover License Plate Cover and Frame Brushed Stainless/Black** WeatherTech**$42.20**4.4★899 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YCCP2U) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**22% *“Excellent Quality”* **Size-Overall**15% *“Awesome fit”* **Value For Money**10% *“Great buy for the money”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**10% *“As advertised”* **Assembly/Installation**10% *“Easy assembling”* **Strength**3% *“Sturdy, easy to install”* **Durability**3% *“Durable product”* **Ease Of Use**3% *“Easy to use”* **Design-Overall**3% *“Sleek”* **Material Quality**2% *“Very good material”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**16% *“Too small”* **Mounting**8% *“Need better hardware for mounting the frame”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“less expensive options for the quality”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“careful with install”* **Value For Money**4% *“Buy a cheaper no name brand”* **Thickness**4% *“could be thinner”* **Paint Quality**4% *“the paint is peeling”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“Incompatible”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**3% *“Not as advertised”* **Rusts/Corrodes**3% *“after a year the bolts completely rusted out”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall43% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Mounting4% - Value For Money4% - Material Quality4% - Quality-Overall3% - Strength3% - Functionality-Overall3% - Defective Material/Parts3%