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# **obd lock**

**Skip it****42/100 **

a small market ($98K/yr) — obd lock doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$98K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+181.7%**

**Products**

**16**

**Brands**

**11**

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**15**

**Price range**

**$18.21–$89.72**

**Returns**

**5.0%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**29**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**60**

 ×0.10

Returns

**60**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 97 weeks — +181.7% year over year.

6K3KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Sep '24Dec '24Apr '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Feb, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- wmLzhen37% - VTT22% - bbfly14% - BMKCT6% - LIXOOMER4% - MITOB4% - Other (5 brands)13%

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 11 brands and 15 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▼falling

was 12 a year ago

**Sellers**

**15**

**Top 5 brand share**

**83%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JznxnjkEL.jpg) [**OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F93W91ZW)

wmLzhen$46.044.4★11628%▲rising

2
![VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (Non-GM Model) Version 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214HX9b1LmL.jpg) [**VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (Non-GM Model) Version 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZVZKRR)

VTT$87.984.4★17518%▼falling

3
![OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JX0t29NSL.jpg) [**OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ2B5KXB)

wmLzhen$45.954.4★1169%▲rising

4
![bbfly-K01 OBD2 Lock OBD Port Lock Anti-Theft Device Car Anti-Theft OBDII Locking Device](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rghnlCsFL.jpg) [**bbfly-K01 OBD2 Lock OBD Port Lock Anti-Theft Device Car Anti-Theft OBDII Locking Device**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1ZMLBF)

bbfly$50.483.7★2939%▼falling

5
![OBD Lock OBD2 Port Locking Tool Metal OBD Port Protector for Cars SUV Trucks OBD-II Anti Theft Protector Antitheft Accessories (RED)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311SP-3QGfL.jpg) [**OBD Lock OBD2 Port Locking Tool Metal OBD Port Protector for Cars SUV Trucks OBD-II Anti Theft Protector Antitheft Accessories (RED)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCGCYH2)

BMKCT$36.384.2★476%▲rising

6
![OBD Lock bbfly-K02 ODB Port Locking Tool Car OBD2 Protector Device (K02)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RyckkKWVL.jpg) [**OBD Lock bbfly-K02 ODB Port Locking Tool Car OBD2 Protector Device (K02)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFBRFY29)

bbfly$60.044.3★885%▼falling

7
![LIXOOMER OBD Port Lock - Protect Your Car from Theft. for Non-GM Models Only (Not Compatible with GM Chevrolet Buick Cadillac). Version 2.0](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n-3+eYiKL.jpg) [**LIXOOMER OBD Port Lock - Protect Your Car from Theft. for Non-GM Models Only (Not Compatible with GM Chevrolet Buick Cadillac). Version 2.0**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD7ZBFGZ)

LIXOOMER$48.724.0★164%▲rising

8
![VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (GM Models ONLY) Version 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31L9XmFvSNL.jpg) [**VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (GM Models ONLY) Version 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZT5RZC)

VTT$89.724.4★1054%▼falling

9
![Anti-Theft OBD2(ONLY) Lock Universal OBD 2 Port Blocker with Security Key Car Theft Prevention Device for OBDII(Fits Most Vehicles Aluminum Alloy & POM)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31brfBQwDQL.jpg) [**Anti-Theft OBD2(ONLY) Lock Universal OBD 2 Port Blocker with Security Key Car Theft Prevention Device for OBDII(Fits Most Vehicles Aluminum Alloy & POM)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWLQJ83Y)

Xykzra$22.824.7★84%▲rising

10

![OBD2 Port Immobilizer Tool for Car SUV Truck OBD2 Port Protector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eCCDPeWCL.jpg) [**OBD2 Port Immobilizer Tool for Car SUV Truck OBD2 Port Protector**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G24VHLXD)

TuLeYiLe$33.344.3★153%▲rising

11

![MITOB Metal OBD2 Port Lock OBDii Connector Anti-Theft OBDii Port Lock M03](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31265TJgQ5L.jpg) [**MITOB Metal OBD2 Port Lock OBDii Connector Anti-Theft OBDii Port Lock M03**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1MP7R15)

MITOB$37.685.0★12%▲rising

12

![Lesiyou OBD II Port Lock Aluminum Anti Theft OBD2 Lock Car Diagnostic Port Protector OBD2 Locking Device Compatible with Vehicles Manufactured in 1996 and Later (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414tT0gg3+L.jpg) [**Lesiyou OBD II Port Lock Aluminum Anti Theft OBD2 Lock Car Diagnostic Port Protector OBD2 Locking Device Compatible with Vehicles Manufactured in 1996 and Later (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2BP48XN)

Lesiyou$29.523.9★122%▲rising

13

![JUTA OBD2 Lock PRO Aluminum Alloy Material OBDII Socket Locking Device Vehicle OBD Port Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31S2XQYk6hL.jpg) [**JUTA OBD2 Lock PRO Aluminum Alloy Material OBDII Socket Locking Device Vehicle OBD Port Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7X8JKLP)

JUTA$24.054.1★492%▼falling

14

![Lesiyou OBD2 Lock Anti TheftAluminum OBD 2 Port Lock Car Diagnostic Port Protector OBD Guard Compatible with Vehicles Manufactured in 1996 and Later (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4131bwEL3nL.jpg) [**Lesiyou OBD2 Lock Anti TheftAluminum OBD 2 Port Lock Car Diagnostic Port Protector OBD Guard Compatible with Vehicles Manufactured in 1996 and Later (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX3RWHXG)

Lesiyou$18.215.0★122%▲rising

15

![MITOB Metal OBD2 Port Lock OBDii Connector Anti-Theft OBDii Port Lock with 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Wc7xvXd4L.jpg) [**MITOB Metal OBD2 Port Lock OBDii Connector Anti-Theft OBDii Port Lock with 2 Keys**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJFTBG7W)

MITOB$38.113.7★152%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 16 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JznxnjkEL.jpg)**OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Red)** wmLzhen**$46.04**4.4★116 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F93W91ZW) [![VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (Non-GM Model) Version 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214HX9b1LmL.jpg)**VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (Non-GM Model) Version 2** VTT**$87.98**4.4★175 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZVZKRR) [![OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41JX0t29NSL.jpg)**OBD2 Port Anti-Theft Lockout Tool OBD Port Protector for Cars/SUV/Trucksobd2 Lock Anti Theft Protector (Black)** wmLzhen**$45.95**4.4★116 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ2B5KXB) [![bbfly-K01 OBD2 Lock OBD Port Lock Anti-Theft Device Car Anti-Theft OBDII Locking Device](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rghnlCsFL.jpg)**bbfly-K01 OBD2 Lock OBD Port Lock Anti-Theft Device Car Anti-Theft OBDII Locking Device** bbfly**$50.48**3.7★293 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1ZMLBF) [![OBD Lock OBD2 Port Locking Tool Metal OBD Port Protector for Cars SUV Trucks OBD-II Anti Theft Protector Antitheft Accessories (RED)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311SP-3QGfL.jpg)**OBD Lock OBD2 Port Locking Tool Metal OBD Port Protector for Cars SUV Trucks OBD-II Anti Theft Protector Antitheft Accessories (RED)** BMKCT**$36.38**4.2★47 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCGCYH2) [![OBD Lock bbfly-K02 ODB Port Locking Tool Car OBD2 Protector Device (K02)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RyckkKWVL.jpg)**OBD Lock bbfly-K02 ODB Port Locking Tool Car OBD2 Protector Device (K02)** bbfly**$60.04**4.3★88 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFBRFY29) [![LIXOOMER OBD Port Lock - Protect Your Car from Theft. for Non-GM Models Only (Not Compatible with GM Chevrolet Buick Cadillac). Version 2.0](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41n-3+eYiKL.jpg)**LIXOOMER OBD Port Lock - Protect Your Car from Theft. for Non-GM Models Only (Not Compatible with GM Chevrolet Buick Cadillac). Version 2.0** LIXOOMER**$48.72**4.0★16 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GD7ZBFGZ) [![VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (GM Models ONLY) Version 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31L9XmFvSNL.jpg)**VTT OBD-Lock ODB Port Locking Tool (GM Models ONLY) Version 2** VTT**$89.72**4.4★105 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCZT5RZC)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**18%

*“Easy to install”*

**Size-Overall**16%

*“Fits Perfectly”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“Build quality is great”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to use”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“not expensive”*

**Strength**5%

*“This is very well built”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Seems like it will do the job as designed”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“The material seems well made”*

**Drop/Impact Protection**3%

*“Good protection”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Value For Money**14%

*“On the cheaper side”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Fitment has too much wiggle room”*

**Compatibility-Overall**9%

*“Didn't fit on my car”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“A bit tricky to use”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“I CANNOT get installed”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Strength**6%

*“Realized its so flimsy”*

**Material Quality**4%

*“For one, this item is simply cheap plastic and can be easily pried off the port. I tried this on my own vehicle”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Garbage”*

**Socket/Port/Plug**2%

*“When I saw that it was useless as I had used obd2 extensions on the back of the plug which rendered it useless”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall32% - Size-Overall29% - Functionality-Overall4% - Assembly/Installation4% - Value For Money4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Locking Mechanism3% - Mechanism Issues3% - Connectivity-Overall2%