--- title: "tailgate lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/tailgate-lock" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:40:59.109Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($89K/yr) — tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($89K/yr) — tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "tailgate lock — Niche Verdict: Skip it (49/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **tailgate lock** **Skip it****49/100 ** a small market ($89K/yr) — tailgate lock doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$89K** **Growth (1y)** **+163.6%** **Products** **30** **Brands** **15** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **105** **Price range** **$11.91–$186.13** **Returns** **3.1%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **59** ×0.20 Quality gap **65** ×0.10 Returns **75** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +163.6% year over year. 2K1KSpike '24Spike '25Holiday '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** - Pop & Lock45% - McGard19% - Lemervale11% - APPERFiT7% - DEE ZEE3% - Prosentuo2% - Other (9 brands)12% The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 105 sellers compete here. **Brands** **15 **▲rising was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **105** **Top 5 brand share** **85%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XtVvOUSlL.jpg) [**McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043SCBD4) McGard$27.304.4★6,13419%▼falling 2 ![Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Fits 1999 to 2007 Models (Black PL1100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BQmItArYL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Fits 1999 to 2007 Models (Black PL1100)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C19DGY) Pop & Lock$64.014.4★2,14915%▼falling 3 ![Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mElaBI9jL.jpg) [**Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXFVJ94) Lemervale$37.454.0★477%▲rising 4 ![Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W6TbC3GiL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T59YR22) Pop & Lock$134.704.5★5735%▼falling 5 ![Pop & Lock Universal Black Tailgate Lock Key Lock PL9900 The Gate Defender Truck Theft Prevention Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xFy+yE8cL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Universal Black Tailgate Lock Key Lock PL9900 The Gate Defender Truck Theft Prevention Made in USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPXG0NO) Pop & Lock$38.274.4★1,2284%▼falling 6 ![APPERFiT Locking Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel & Lock Cylinder 22755305 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413lGnyIzyL.jpg) [**APPERFiT Locking Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel & Lock Cylinder 22755305 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3JTCGZR) APPERFiT$24.084.3★4024%▼falling 7 ![Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for Most Trucks Adjustable Pickup Tailgate Hinge Security Clamp 304 Stainless Steel Rust-Resistant No-Drill Install Tamper-Resistant Bolt+Wrench Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fU6piB2FL.jpg) [**Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for Most Trucks Adjustable Pickup Tailgate Hinge Security Clamp 304 Stainless Steel Rust-Resistant No-Drill Install Tamper-Resistant Bolt+Wrench Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGH4FB8B) Lemervale$16.074.2★54%▲rising 8 ![Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Dodge Ram 1500 2500 and 3500 Fits 2002 to 2008 (Chrome PL3400C Works with No Factory Lock)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31K4FDMGP7L.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Dodge Ram 1500 2500 and 3500 Fits 2002 to 2008 (Chrome PL3400C Works with No Factory Lock)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C19DL4) Pop & Lock$60.694.4★4334%—flat 9 ![Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31EO5dlvNeL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock PL5500 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Handle Replacement Includes 2 Keys Anti-Theft Truck Bed Security Easy Installation Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFW5V46) Pop & Lock$89.114.5★1,3493%▼falling 10 ![Pop & Lock PL5400 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Anti-Theft Tailgate Lock Bolt Codeable Easy Install (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pNBoUFsZL.jpg) [**Pop & Lock PL5400 Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock 20052015 Manual Anti-Theft Tailgate Lock Bolt Codeable Easy Install (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLK77YO) Pop & Lock$101.424.4★2,3453%—flat 11 ![Dee Zee DZ97970 Gate Guardian Truck Tailgate Lock Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KFingfOCL.jpg) [**Dee Zee DZ97970 Gate Guardian Truck Tailgate Lock Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q6ZNF2N) DEE ZEE$19.323.9★1543%▼falling 12 ![Pop & Lock PL1050 Black Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy/GMC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UNXHr1j0L.jpg) [**Pop & Lock PL1050 Black Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy/GMC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C15Y6W) Pop & Lock$63.714.0★3432%—flat 13 ![Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible with Ford F150 F250 F350 Ranger Maverick Explorer Sport Trac Toyota Tacoma Tundra Chevy Silverado Avalanche Colorado GMC Canyon Sierra](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-VMo96cfL.jpg) [**Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Compatible with Ford F150 F250 F350 Ranger Maverick Explorer Sport Trac Toyota Tacoma Tundra Chevy Silverado Avalanche Colorado GMC Canyon Sierra**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGTHZYLR) Prosentuo$16.984.3★522%▼falling 14 ![Pop & Lock Toyota Tundra Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tundra 2014-2021 Models (PL8547TUN)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51f1JsYqS-L.jpg) [**Pop & Lock Toyota Tundra Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tundra 2014-2021 Models (PL8547TUN)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T5HSW9Z) Pop & Lock$128.964.5★1832%▲rising 15 ![The Doux POP LOCK 5-Day Forming Glaze - Curl Enhancing Hair Products - Contains Honey and Argan Oil - Curl Products for Hold Shine and Anti-Humidity Setting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qaXODW6EL.jpg) [**The Doux POP LOCK 5-Day Forming Glaze - Curl Enhancing Hair Products - Contains Honey and Argan Oil - Curl Products for Hold Shine and Anti-Humidity Setting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG9FDSL) The Doux$11.914.3★1942%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 30 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 30 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XtVvOUSlL.jpg)**McGard 76029 Premium Pick-up Truck Tailgate Lock Black** McGard**$27.30**4.4★6,134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043SCBD4) [![Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Fits 1999 to 2007 Models (Black PL1100)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BQmItArYL.jpg)**Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Fits 1999 to 2007 Models (Black PL1100)** Pop & Lock**$64.01**4.4★2,149 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C19DGY) [![Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mElaBI9jL.jpg)**Universal Tailgate Lock for Trucks Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock Fit for Toyota Tacoma Quick Install with Keys Tailgate Security Accessory** Lemervale**$37.45**4.0★47 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSXFVJ94) [![Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51W6TbC3GiL.jpg)**Pop & Lock Toyota Tacoma Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock with Plug & Play T-Harness Fits Tacoma/Tundra 2016-2023 Models (PL8547TAC)** Pop & Lock**$134.70**4.5★573 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T59YR22) [![Pop & Lock Universal Black Tailgate Lock Key Lock PL9900 The Gate Defender Truck Theft Prevention Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xFy+yE8cL.jpg)**Pop & Lock Universal Black Tailgate Lock Key Lock PL9900 The Gate Defender Truck Theft Prevention Made in USA** Pop & Lock**$38.27**4.4★1,228 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TPXG0NO) [![APPERFiT Locking Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel & Lock Cylinder 22755305 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413lGnyIzyL.jpg)**APPERFiT Locking Tailgate Handle Latch w/Bezel & Lock Cylinder 22755305 Compatible with 2007-2014 Chevrolet Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Truck Bed Tail Gate Door Panel** APPERFiT**$24.08**4.3★402 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3JTCGZR) [![Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for Most Trucks Adjustable Pickup Tailgate Hinge Security Clamp 304 Stainless Steel Rust-Resistant No-Drill Install Tamper-Resistant Bolt+Wrench Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fU6piB2FL.jpg)**Tailgate Anti-Theft Lock for Most Trucks Adjustable Pickup Tailgate Hinge Security Clamp 304 Stainless Steel Rust-Resistant No-Drill Install Tamper-Resistant Bolt+Wrench Included** Lemervale**$16.07**4.2★5 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGH4FB8B) [![Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Dodge Ram 1500 2500 and 3500 Fits 2002 to 2008 (Chrome PL3400C Works with No Factory Lock)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31K4FDMGP7L.jpg)**Pop & Lock Manual Tailgate Lock for Dodge Ram 1500 2500 and 3500 Fits 2002 to 2008 (Chrome PL3400C Works with No Factory Lock)** Pop & Lock**$60.69**4.4★433 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C19DL4) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Assembly/Installation**22% *“No issue installing”* **Size-Overall**18% *“Fit perfect”* **Quality-Overall**13% *“Excellent Product”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Work's great easy to put on”* **Value For Money**6% *“Great price”* **Locking Mechanism**5% *“Super easy lock to keep your tailgate from getting swiped”* **Efficiency**4% *“Works flawless”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Works Exactly as Expected”* **Strength**2% *“Nice and strong”* **Durability**2% *“Durable”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**11% *“Great concept BUT breaks very easily”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“Garbage”* **Size-Overall**7% *“It's not snug”* **Compatibility-Overall**6% *“Did not fit my 2014 Toyota pre runner”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“Takes a little dexterity to install”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4% *“Poor directions”* **Mounting**4% *“This looked like it would work until I tried to actually mount it to the tailgate”* **Value For Money**4% *“it might seem a bit pricey”* **Functionality-Overall**4% *“Didnt work”* **Mechanism Issues**2% *“the lock tumbler does not engage”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Compatibility-Overall16% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Mechanism Issues7% - Functionality-Overall6% - Locking Mechanism6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Product Condition3% - Thin3% - Assembly/Installation2%