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# **running boards**

**Launch it****74/100 **

running boards clears our launch bar: a $2.6M/yr market growing +283.6% with returns at 2.3%.

**Market/yr**

**$2.6M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+283.6%**

**Products**

**140**

**Brands**

**28**

was 47 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Price range**

**$38.10–$1265.29**

**Returns**

**2.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Launch it**

Scored 74/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**53**

 ×0.30

Growth

**84**

 ×0.30

Competition

**100**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**44**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +283.6% year over year.

68K34KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

## **Competition**

- Tyger Auto24% - COMNOVA AUTOPART16% - AUTOSAVER889% - YZONA9% - AutoBull5% - OEDRO5% - Other (22 brands)33%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (15% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 28 brands and 35 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**28 **▼falling

was 47 a year ago

**Sellers**

**35**

**Top 5 brand share**

**62%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![COMNOVA 6 Inches Running Boards& Steps Step Bars Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 2020-2026 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab A Pair Running Boards for Silverado Crew cab.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jmoGtT7WL.jpg) [**COMNOVA 6 Inches Running Boards& Steps Step Bars Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 2020-2026 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab A Pair Running Boards for Silverado Crew cab.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NGT9XNL)

COMNOVA AUTOPART$150.914.7★4,6766%—flat

2
![Auto Dynasty Universal Side Step for Pickups & Trucks Aluminum Black Coated Set of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ffeKHq3ML.jpg) [**Auto Dynasty Universal Side Step for Pickups & Trucks Aluminum Black Coated Set of 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYXC9QY)

Auto Dynasty$42.024.0★1,0783%▲rising

3
![Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-SS2D35098 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CEJKG+eeL.jpg) [**Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-SS2D35098 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YLF49G3)

Tyger Auto$197.864.7★1,6552%—flat

4
![AUTOSAVER88 6 inches Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 New Body Style Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors Ram Nerf Bars Side Steps (Exclude 2019-2026 Classic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OXzi54PKL.jpg) [**AUTOSAVER88 6 inches Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 New Body Style Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors Ram Nerf Bars Side Steps (Exclude 2019-2026 Classic)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6DNRX7)

AUTOSAVER88$143.044.5★2712%▲rising

5
![Tyger Auto Trax Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-TX7D29398 | Textured Black Rail Running Board](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RXF3X6FZL.jpg) [**Tyger Auto Trax Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-TX7D29398 | Textured Black Rail Running Board**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGW5KMB4)

Tyger Auto$284.894.7★4522%▲rising

6
![YZONA Crew Cab Running Boards Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 2020-2026 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD 3500 HD CrewCab (Excl 2019 1500 LD/Limited)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L0zjMbukL.jpg) [**YZONA Crew Cab Running Boards Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 2020-2026 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD 3500 HD CrewCab (Excl 2019 1500 LD/Limited)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6KBKFVJ)

YZONA$254.434.4★7512%—flat

7
![Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-SS2C35068 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411xDT8NS4L.jpg) [**Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-SS2C35068 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZHWFN5)

Tyger Auto$193.254.8★2,1472%—flat

8
![Powerbuilt Tire Step for Truck SUV Semi Heavy Duty 300 lb. Capacity Non-Slip Cheese Grater Steel Surface Adjusts to Fit Any Diameter Tire Up to 13 in. Wide Folds Flat for Storage 647596EC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wEl1W-d4L.jpg) [**Powerbuilt Tire Step for Truck SUV Semi Heavy Duty 300 lb. Capacity Non-Slip Cheese Grater Steel Surface Adjusts to Fit Any Diameter Tire Up to 13 in. Wide Folds Flat for Storage 647596EC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Q8TWI)

Powerbuilt$48.094.7★7,5862%—flat

9
![DNA MOTORING Pair Aluminum Side Hoop Steps Universal Side Step Compatible With Chevy GMC Dodge Pickup Trucks SUVs 11L x 6H x 12W 2 Pcs Silver SSTEP-SS](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31rXxMhg9GL.jpg) [**DNA MOTORING Pair Aluminum Side Hoop Steps Universal Side Step Compatible With Chevy GMC Dodge Pickup Trucks SUVs 11L x 6H x 12W 2 Pcs Silver SSTEP-SS**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYZ8F82)

DNA MOTORING$38.384.0★2,7352%▲rising

10

![Tyger Auto 6 Riser Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-RS6C60248 | Side Step Rails Nerf Bars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qsB6Vd+vL.jpg) [**Tyger Auto 6 Riser Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-RS6C60248 | Side Step Rails Nerf Bars**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QY6TF23)

Tyger Auto$194.954.8★3092%▼falling

11

![Auto Dynasty 6.75 Running Boards for Truck 2007-2019 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab Stainless Steel Side Steps Chrome Nerf Bars Step Rails](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qNHjDUOLL.jpg) [**Auto Dynasty 6.75 Running Boards for Truck 2007-2019 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab Stainless Steel Side Steps Chrome Nerf Bars Step Rails**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPRFLX2)

Auto Dynasty$130.154.3★9522%▼falling

12

![COMNOVA Side Steps Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 (excl. Classic/2500/3500) Crew Cab New Body Style. 6.5 Inch Ram Rock Sliders Nerf Bars with Honeycomb Step Pad.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413qA4ubNZL.jpg) [**COMNOVA Side Steps Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 (excl. Classic/2500/3500) Crew Cab New Body Style. 6.5 Inch Ram Rock Sliders Nerf Bars with Honeycomb Step Pad.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQYK76D5)

COMNOVA AUTOPART$188.774.4★4562%—flat

13

![Tyger Auto Tyger Access Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-AS2D24008 | Textured Black Drop Step Rail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XVws3-SsL.jpg) [**Tyger Auto Tyger Access Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-AS2D24008 | Textured Black Drop Step Rail**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWV4P35L)

Tyger Auto$194.944.6★2292%▲rising

14

![OEDRO Running Boards with Two Stairs Design All-Steel Build Bolt-on Side Steps Compatible with 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door Black Powder Coated Nerf Bar](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517Tmcx34eL.jpg) [**OEDRO Running Boards with Two Stairs Design All-Steel Build Bolt-on Side Steps Compatible with 2018-2026 Jeep Wrangler JL 4 Door Black Powder Coated Nerf Bar**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZHKZX9)

OEDRO$313.944.3★1,6581%—flat

15

![APS 6-inch (Black Stainless Steel Flat Style) Running Boards Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Rail Compatible with Ram 1500 2019-2026 Crew Cab (Will Not Fit 2018 Previous Generation Build in 19-24)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nAspWNiRL.jpg) [**APS 6-inch (Black Stainless Steel Flat Style) Running Boards Nerf Bars Side Steps Step Rail Compatible with Ram 1500 2019-2026 Crew Cab (Will Not Fit 2018 Previous Generation Build in 19-24)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8P529Y)

APS$233.844.6★8181%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 140 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![COMNOVA 6 Inches Running Boards& Steps Step Bars Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 2020-2026 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab A Pair Running Boards for Silverado Crew cab.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jmoGtT7WL.jpg)**COMNOVA 6 Inches Running Boards& Steps Step Bars Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 2020-2026 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD 3500HD Crew Cab A Pair Running Boards for Silverado Crew cab.** COMNOVA AUTOPART**$150.91**4.7★4,676 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NGT9XNL) [![Auto Dynasty Universal Side Step for Pickups & Trucks Aluminum Black Coated Set of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ffeKHq3ML.jpg)**Auto Dynasty Universal Side Step for Pickups & Trucks Aluminum Black Coated Set of 2** Auto Dynasty**$42.02**4.0★1,078 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYXC9QY) [![Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-SS2D35098 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CEJKG+eeL.jpg)**Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-SS2D35098 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars** Tyger Auto**$197.86**4.7★1,655 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YLF49G3) [![AUTOSAVER88 6 inches Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 New Body Style Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors Ram Nerf Bars Side Steps (Exclude 2019-2026 Classic)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OXzi54PKL.jpg)**AUTOSAVER88 6 inches Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Dodge Ram 1500 New Body Style Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors Ram Nerf Bars Side Steps (Exclude 2019-2026 Classic)** AUTOSAVER88**$143.04**4.5★271 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6DNRX7) [![Tyger Auto Trax Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-TX7D29398 | Textured Black Rail Running Board](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RXF3X6FZL.jpg)**Tyger Auto Trax Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Ram 1500 (Not Fit 19-24 Classic) | Crew Cab | TG-TX7D29398 | Textured Black Rail Running Board** Tyger Auto**$284.89**4.7★452 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGW5KMB4) [![YZONA Crew Cab Running Boards Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 2020-2026 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD 3500 HD CrewCab (Excl 2019 1500 LD/Limited)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L0zjMbukL.jpg)**YZONA Crew Cab Running Boards Side Steps Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado & GMC Sierra 1500 2020-2026 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD 3500 HD CrewCab (Excl 2019 1500 LD/Limited)** YZONA**$254.43**4.4★751 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6KBKFVJ) [![Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-SS2C35068 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411xDT8NS4L.jpg)**Tyger Auto 3.5 Rider Running Boards Compatible with 2019-2026 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500; 2020-2026 2500 3500HD | Crew Cab | TG-SS2C35068 | Side Step Rail Nerf Bars** Tyger Auto**$193.25**4.8★2,147 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZHWFN5) [![Powerbuilt Tire Step for Truck SUV Semi Heavy Duty 300 lb. Capacity Non-Slip Cheese Grater Steel Surface Adjusts to Fit Any Diameter Tire Up to 13 in. Wide Folds Flat for Storage 647596EC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wEl1W-d4L.jpg)**Powerbuilt Tire Step for Truck SUV Semi Heavy Duty 300 lb. Capacity Non-Slip Cheese Grater Steel Surface Adjusts to Fit Any Diameter Tire Up to 13 in. Wide Folds Flat for Storage 647596EC** Powerbuilt**$48.09**4.7★7,586 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Q8TWI)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**25%

*“Ease of install”*

**Size-Overall**14%

*“Fits like a glove”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Amazing quality”*

**Strength**11%

*“Solid construction”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“fair price”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Easy Peasy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“As advertised”*

**Design-Overall**3%

*“Great design”*

**Durability**2%

*“Durable and Great Quality”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“The instructions were easy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Rusts/Corrodes**22%

*“Rust fast”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“DOES NOT FIT”*

**Assembly/Installation**7%

*“Too much assembly”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Obviously very low quality”*

**Mounting**5%

*“No mounting hardware”*

**Paint Quality**5%

*“Paint peeled off”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“The instructions were horrible”*

**Compatibility-Overall**3%

*“Not compatible unless you want to cur a hole in your truck”*

**Durability**3%

*“They broke”*

**Strength**2%

*“Not sturdy”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall35% - Compatibility-Overall15% - Mounting12% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Assembly/Installation4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Strength2% - Quality-Overall2% - Width2%