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# **tailgate cover**

**Worth a look****56/100 **

tailgate cover shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 26% of clicks), but a small market ($168K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$168K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+186.2%**

**Products**

**100**

**Brands**

**47**

was 30 a year ago

**Sellers**

**93**

**Price range**

**$8.75–$132.89**

**Returns**

**4.3%**

**Rating**

**4.2★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 56/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**89**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**67**

 ×0.10

Returns

**66**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +186.2% year over year.

5K3KJul '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**

- ECOTRIC20% - LASFIT11% - Primedura8% - TripleAliners7% - CAT6% - KARPAL4% - Other (41 brands)44%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (26% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 47 brands and 93 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**47 **▲rising

was 30 a year ago

**Sellers**

**93**

**Top 5 brand share**

**52%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![ECOTRIC Tailgate Cap Top Protector Molding Spoiler Cover Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy GMC Silverado Sierra 1500 2007-2014 2500 3500 Replacement for 25844299 GM1904104](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yxJ9kRFlL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Tailgate Cap Top Protector Molding Spoiler Cover Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy GMC Silverado Sierra 1500 2007-2014 2500 3500 Replacement for 25844299 GM1904104**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXPFRF6)

ECOTRIC$39.704.2★1,0216%▼falling

2
![ECOTRIC Tailgate Spoiler Cap Cover Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Textured Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416Ca3bISgL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Tailgate Spoiler Cap Cover Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Textured Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1JJ35V)

ECOTRIC$39.064.4★1,2926%▲rising

3
![Cat Ultra Tough Heavy Duty Truck Tailgate Mat/Pad/Protector - Universal Trim-to-Fit Extra-Thick Rubber for All Pickup Trucks 62 x 21 (CAMT-1509) Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qZRTkUmpL.jpg) [**Cat Ultra Tough Heavy Duty Truck Tailgate Mat/Pad/Protector - Universal Trim-to-Fit Extra-Thick Rubber for All Pickup Trucks 62 x 21 (CAMT-1509) Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HW435X9)

CAT$56.634.4★9166%▼falling

4
![ECOTRIC Tailgate Molding Cap Spoiler Compatible with 2009-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Classic Replacement for CH1909100 55372052AH 6502632 926-578 Tail Gate Cover Top Protector Lip Trim (3Pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IA4xcG4pL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Tailgate Molding Cap Spoiler Compatible with 2009-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Classic Replacement for CH1909100 55372052AH 6502632 926-578 Tail Gate Cover Top Protector Lip Trim (3Pcs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5S8TN4)

ECOTRIC$33.364.2★2,4944%▼falling

5
![Himal Outdoors Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bike Tailgate Protection Pad with Tool Pockets Fits Most Truck Carries Up to 5 Bikes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nliGIFAtL.jpg) [**Himal Outdoors Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bike Tailgate Protection Pad with Tool Pockets Fits Most Truck Carries Up to 5 Bikes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09349B55D)

Himal Outdoors$73.554.3★1,3184%▼falling

6
![Primedura Tailgate Molding Cap Top Protector Molding Trim Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41550xjMwHL.jpg) [**Primedura Tailgate Molding Cap Top Protector Molding Trim Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Cover**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ5HY4)

Primedura$35.594.2★1013%▲rising

7
![BDK-MT-600A Heavy-Duty Utility Truck Bed Tailgate Mat 60 x 19.5 Extra Thick Rubber Cargo Liner for Pickup Trucks with Universal Trim-to-Fit Design - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314nEPIKdrL.jpg) [**BDK-MT-600A Heavy-Duty Utility Truck Bed Tailgate Mat 60 x 19.5 Extra Thick Rubber Cargo Liner for Pickup Trucks with Universal Trim-to-Fit Design - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DS4C7B1)

BDK$40.754.2★3,1353%▼falling

8
![KARPAL Tailgate Spoiler Top Protector Cover Molding Cap Compatible with 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 2010-2018 2500 3500 TO1904100 ABS Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HKpE09S0L.jpg) [**KARPAL Tailgate Spoiler Top Protector Cover Molding Cap Compatible with 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 2010-2018 2500 3500 TO1904100 ABS Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K7M2NPX)

KARPAL$59.104.2★7253%—flat

9
![LASFIT Tailgate Mat 2019-2025 2026 for Ram 1500 Standard Tailgate&Power Tailgate-Release(NOT for Classic/Multifunction/Power Tailgate) All Weather TPE Tailgate Protector Liner Replacement Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51AJJ57QKnL.jpg) [**LASFIT Tailgate Mat 2019-2025 2026 for Ram 1500 Standard Tailgate&Power Tailgate-Release(NOT for Classic/Multifunction/Power Tailgate) All Weather TPE Tailgate Protector Liner Replacement Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD3D6TBH)

LASFIT$58.584.2★6213%▼falling

10

![LASFIT Tailgate Mat for Ford F-150(Not for Work Surface or Pro Access Tailgate) 2021-2026 F150 Standard Tailgate Truck Liner All Weather Protector TPE Durable Tailgate Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kcLkzuCVL.jpg) [**LASFIT Tailgate Mat for Ford F-150(Not for Work Surface or Pro Access Tailgate) 2021-2026 F150 Standard Tailgate Truck Liner All Weather Protector TPE Durable Tailgate Cover**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2SHD7QJ)

LASFIT$58.864.2★6212%▼falling

11

![ECOTRIC Tailgate Top Cap Protector Molding Trim Cover Compatible with 2008-2016 Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty Replace for BC3Z-9940602-B FO1904104](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hppN2OLoL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Tailgate Top Cap Protector Molding Trim Cover Compatible with 2008-2016 Ford F250 F350 F450 Super Duty Replace for BC3Z-9940602-B FO1904104**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077F67W96)

ECOTRIC$30.924.4★8962%▼falling

12

![Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sORxMx7XL.jpg) [**Dakine Tailgate Surf Pad - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084DB52R8)

Dakine$49.684.8★4282%▲rising

13

![ESI ROK BLOCK Tailgate Gap Cover 4.25 width](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515QneyXddL.jpg) [**ESI ROK BLOCK Tailgate Gap Cover 4.25 width**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BPE4AP6)

ESI$35.234.4★1,0432%▲rising

14

![Amooca Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bikes Pickup Truck Tailgate Protection Pad with 3 Tool Pockets 52 Wide for 5 Bicycles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WRSK6c7xL.jpg) [**Amooca Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bikes Pickup Truck Tailgate Protection Pad with 3 Tool Pockets 52 Wide for 5 Bicycles**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD3PG9DR)

Amooca$46.154.4★1452%▼falling

15

![Marscamd Thick Tailgate Bike Pad for Mid-Size Pickup Trucks 51 Wide Pad (Fits 51- 55 Tailgate Width) Holds Up to 5 Bikes Tailgate Protector Cover with Storage Pocket - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Stf2XT+SL.jpg) [**Marscamd Thick Tailgate Bike Pad for Mid-Size Pickup Trucks 51 Wide Pad (Fits 51- 55 Tailgate Width) Holds Up to 5 Bikes Tailgate Protector Cover with Storage Pocket - Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4DHTMVL)

Marscamd$48.004.4★1242%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 100 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![ECOTRIC Tailgate Cap Top Protector Molding Spoiler Cover Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy GMC Silverado Sierra 1500 2007-2014 2500 3500 Replacement for 25844299 GM1904104](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yxJ9kRFlL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Tailgate Cap Top Protector Molding Spoiler Cover Compatible with 2007-2013 Chevy GMC Silverado Sierra 1500 2007-2014 2500 3500 Replacement for 25844299 GM1904104** ECOTRIC**$39.70**4.2★1,021 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXPFRF6) [![ECOTRIC Tailgate Spoiler Cap Cover Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Textured Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416Ca3bISgL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Tailgate Spoiler Cap Cover Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Textured Black** ECOTRIC**$39.06**4.4★1,292 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1JJ35V) [![Cat Ultra Tough Heavy Duty Truck Tailgate Mat/Pad/Protector - Universal Trim-to-Fit Extra-Thick Rubber for All Pickup Trucks 62 x 21 (CAMT-1509) Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qZRTkUmpL.jpg)**Cat Ultra Tough Heavy Duty Truck Tailgate Mat/Pad/Protector - Universal Trim-to-Fit Extra-Thick Rubber for All Pickup Trucks 62 x 21 (CAMT-1509) Black** CAT**$56.63**4.4★916 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HW435X9) [![ECOTRIC Tailgate Molding Cap Spoiler Compatible with 2009-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Classic Replacement for CH1909100 55372052AH 6502632 926-578 Tail Gate Cover Top Protector Lip Trim (3Pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IA4xcG4pL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Tailgate Molding Cap Spoiler Compatible with 2009-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Classic Replacement for CH1909100 55372052AH 6502632 926-578 Tail Gate Cover Top Protector Lip Trim (3Pcs)** ECOTRIC**$33.36**4.2★2,494 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G5S8TN4) [![Himal Outdoors Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bike Tailgate Protection Pad with Tool Pockets Fits Most Truck Carries Up to 5 Bikes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nliGIFAtL.jpg)**Himal Outdoors Tailgate Pad for Mountain Bike Tailgate Protection Pad with Tool Pockets Fits Most Truck Carries Up to 5 Bikes** Himal Outdoors**$73.55**4.3★1,318 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09349B55D) [![Primedura Tailgate Molding Cap Top Protector Molding Trim Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41550xjMwHL.jpg)**Primedura Tailgate Molding Cap Top Protector Molding Trim Compatible with 1999-2007 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra Replacement for 15932249 GM1909101 Molding Top Protector Cover** Primedura**$35.59**4.2★101 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ5HY4) [![BDK-MT-600A Heavy-Duty Utility Truck Bed Tailgate Mat 60 x 19.5 Extra Thick Rubber Cargo Liner for Pickup Trucks with Universal Trim-to-Fit Design - Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314nEPIKdrL.jpg)**BDK-MT-600A Heavy-Duty Utility Truck Bed Tailgate Mat 60 x 19.5 Extra Thick Rubber Cargo Liner for Pickup Trucks with Universal Trim-to-Fit Design - Black** BDK**$40.75**4.2★3,135 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DS4C7B1) [![KARPAL Tailgate Spoiler Top Protector Cover Molding Cap Compatible with 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 2010-2018 2500 3500 TO1904100 ABS Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HKpE09S0L.jpg)**KARPAL Tailgate Spoiler Top Protector Cover Molding Cap Compatible with 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 2010-2018 2500 3500 TO1904100 ABS Black** KARPAL**$59.10**4.2★725 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K7M2NPX)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**42%

*“Fits just like OEM”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“This is an excellent quality mat”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“No problem installing”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Cheap price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Exactly what I needed”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Quality Materials”*

**Durability**2%

*“Feels durable”*

**Drop/Impact Protection**2%

*“Excellent truck protection”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Very easy process”*

**Efficiency**1%

*“It works and holds the bikes in place”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**28%

*“DOES NOT FIT”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Seriously poor quality control”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**8%

*“did not stick”*

**Compatibility-Overall**5%

*“This item does not fit like it says it does”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“terrible install”*

**Mounting**3%

*“mounting holes were off”*

**Durability**3%

*“2 out of 3 ripped”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Not even good for the price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Wrong description”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“material is tough”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall42% - Compatibility-Overall10% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Windshield Issues4% - Assembly/Installation3% - Mounting3% - Material Quality3% - Adhesion/Stickiness2% - Functionality-Overall2%