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# **truck bed step**

**Worth a look****55/100 **

truck bed step shows a fragmented shelf (top 5 take 29% of clicks), but a small market ($66K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$66K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+246.2%**

**Products**

**83**

**Brands**

**55**

was 32 a year ago

**Sellers**

**149**

**Price range**

**$12.13–$1265.29**

**Returns**

**4.2%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**81**

 ×0.30

Competition

**86**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**67**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +246.2% year over year.

4K2KHoliday '24Spike '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 = 1.4×

## **Competition**

- Beech Lane8% - keriolee7% - Powerbuilt7% - UIABOPZ5% - Nilight5% - DETYI5% - Other (49 brands)63%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (29% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 55 brands and 149 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**55 **▲rising

was 32 a year ago

**Sellers**

**149**

**Top 5 brand share**

**33%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Beech Lane Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder - Universal Fit Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Install Durable Aluminum Step Grip Plates and Sturdy Rubber Ladder Feet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x+tAQhVQL.jpg) [**Beech Lane Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder - Universal Fit Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Install Durable Aluminum Step Grip Plates and Sturdy Rubber Ladder Feet**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8V)

Beech Lane$52.204.6★6,0748%▲rising

2
![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★7,5867%▲rising

3
![Tailgate Ladder for Pickup Truck Universal 34-42 Height Adjustable Tailgate Step with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Durable Truck Ladder for Ford Dodge Ram Hilux Chevy GMC Capacity 350 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJ340BYRL.jpg) [**Tailgate Ladder for Pickup Truck Universal 34-42 Height Adjustable Tailgate Step with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Durable Truck Ladder for Ford Dodge Ram Hilux Chevy GMC Capacity 350 lbs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG86ZDGZ)

UIABOPZ$46.544.0★975%▲rising

4
![Foldable Tailgate Ladder Universal Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Tailgate Step Adjustable Compatible with Ford Chevy GMC Ranger Tacoma Easy Install Capacity 300 lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NTnmlxc+L.jpg) [**Foldable Tailgate Ladder Universal Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Tailgate Step Adjustable Compatible with Ford Chevy GMC Ranger Tacoma Easy Install Capacity 300 lb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCHVP8RB)

DETYI$65.942.4★45%▲rising

5
![Tailgate Step for Flatbed Trucks & Trailers Designed for Elderly Pets & Daily Use Fold-Down Steel Assist Step 400 lb Capacity Non-Slip Matte Platform Dual-Side Locking No Rattle Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AGXyM6QdL.jpg) [**Tailgate Step for Flatbed Trucks & Trailers Designed for Elderly Pets & Daily Use Fold-Down Steel Assist Step 400 lb Capacity Non-Slip Matte Platform Dual-Side Locking No Rattle Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCS3WFDS)

Moroayop$140.125.0★34%▲rising

6
![Nilight Foldable Truck Tailgate Ladder for Pickup with Aluminum Step Grip Plates Replaceable Rubber Feet & Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P-OAvH6+L.jpg) [**Nilight Foldable Truck Tailgate Ladder for Pickup with Aluminum Step Grip Plates Replaceable Rubber Feet & Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Installation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9RCS1MR)

Nilight$49.274.4★4404%▼falling

7
![Buyers Products B2797BPC Folding Safety Step And Handle With Safety Storage Black E-Coat Finish Multi-Purpose Step And Grab Handle For Trucks Trailers Busses & RVs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fxfcvjz6L.jpg) [**Buyers Products B2797BPC Folding Safety Step And Handle With Safety Storage Black E-Coat Finish Multi-Purpose Step And Grab Handle For Trucks Trailers Busses & RVs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AX4HS)

Buyers Products Company$12.134.6★1,9833%—flat

8
![Rear Bed Step Tailgate Bedstep Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 Folding Truck Step Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step Replace pt392-35920](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GbHIwIszL.jpg) [**Rear Bed Step Tailgate Bedstep Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 Folding Truck Step Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step Replace pt392-35920**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJX48SGG)

RJSJRAD$63.884.6★3553%▼falling

9
![WOLFBOX Retractable Bed Step for 2021-2026 Ford F-150/2022-2026 Lightning EV 330 LBS Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Step Non-Slip Aluminum Tailgate Step Replace Easy(Excludes Raptor & Dual Exhaust Models)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DbwYrbcaL.jpg) [**WOLFBOX Retractable Bed Step for 2021-2026 Ford F-150/2022-2026 Lightning EV 330 LBS Heavy-Duty Truck Bed Step Non-Slip Aluminum Tailgate Step Replace Easy(Excludes Raptor & Dual Exhaust Models)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4C7WW3L)

WOLFBOX$187.454.7★702%▲rising

10

![DEPSUNNY Adjustable Height Aluminum RV Step Stable Foldable Platform Step Stool Supports Up to 1 000 lb Non-Slip Rubber Feet and Platform Mat Easy to Carry (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KEXQmc0JL.jpg) [**DEPSUNNY Adjustable Height Aluminum RV Step Stable Foldable Platform Step Stool Supports Up to 1 000 lb Non-Slip Rubber Feet and Platform Mat Easy to Carry (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B592QWGR)

DEPSUNNY$38.624.8★4,0352%—flat

11

![keriolee Rear Bed Step Retractable Bed Step Bumper Step for 2019-2024 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 Truck Rear Tailgate Bedsteps Replaces 82215842AE 82215842AG 82215842AH 82215842AD 82215842AC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EGuOP10CL.jpg) [**keriolee Rear Bed Step Retractable Bed Step Bumper Step for 2019-2024 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 Truck Rear Tailgate Bedsteps Replaces 82215842AE 82215842AG 82215842AH 82215842AD 82215842AC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKFQSVHK)

keriolee$91.364.5★4082%▼falling

12

![keriolee Retractable Rear Bed Step for 2009-2018 Ram 1500 Ram 2500 3500 (Not Compatible with Dual Exhaust and Ecodiesel) Retractable Bumper Side Truck Tailgate Step Replace#75306-01A](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41s7+IItzzL.jpg) [**keriolee Retractable Rear Bed Step for 2009-2018 Ram 1500 Ram 2500 3500 (Not Compatible with Dual Exhaust and Ecodiesel) Retractable Bumper Side Truck Tailgate Step Replace#75306-01A**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6VJQWLV)

keriolee$93.324.5★4082%▼falling

13

![Aluminum Foldable Tailgate Ladder Rack Rung Retractable Truck Tailgate Step with Two-Step Pedals Tailgate Ladder Foldable with Stable Handrails and Wide Pedals Capable of Supporting 300 Pounds](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ur2TgyZ0L.jpg) [**Aluminum Foldable Tailgate Ladder Rack Rung Retractable Truck Tailgate Step with Two-Step Pedals Tailgate Ladder Foldable with Stable Handrails and Wide Pedals Capable of Supporting 300 Pounds**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFWGNQM4)

Siftary$136.113.0★52%▲rising

14

![Rear Bed Step Compatible with Dodge Ram 2500 3500# 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step 82215842AH 82215842AD 82215842AE 82215842AC](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BWgGKoL1L.jpg) [**Rear Bed Step Compatible with Dodge Ram 2500 3500# 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step 82215842AH 82215842AD 82215842AE 82215842AC**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NN114G6)

Goopool$97.384.6★5702%▼falling

15

![KEWISAUTO Foldable Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Grab Handle 45 Heavy Duty Universal Folding 360Rotatable Tailgate Step Ladder with Handrail for Ford F250 Dodge RAM 2500 etc. Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dYIviC6wL.jpg) [**KEWISAUTO Foldable Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Grab Handle 45 Heavy Duty Universal Folding 360Rotatable Tailgate Step Ladder with Handrail for Ford F250 Dodge RAM 2500 etc. Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBZ9W5XS)

KEWISAUTO$132.214.5★152%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 83 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Beech Lane Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder - Universal Fit Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Install Durable Aluminum Step Grip Plates and Sturdy Rubber Ladder Feet](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x+tAQhVQL.jpg)**Beech Lane Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder - Universal Fit Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Install Durable Aluminum Step Grip Plates and Sturdy Rubber Ladder Feet** Beech Lane**$52.20**4.6★6,074 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YFVS8V) [![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) [![Tailgate Ladder for Pickup Truck Universal 34-42 Height Adjustable Tailgate Step with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Durable Truck Ladder for Ford Dodge Ram Hilux Chevy GMC Capacity 350 lbs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJ340BYRL.jpg)**Tailgate Ladder for Pickup Truck Universal 34-42 Height Adjustable Tailgate Step with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Durable Truck Ladder for Ford Dodge Ram Hilux Chevy GMC Capacity 350 lbs** UIABOPZ**$46.54**4.0★97 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG86ZDGZ) [![Foldable Tailgate Ladder Universal Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Tailgate Step Adjustable Compatible with Ford Chevy GMC Ranger Tacoma Easy Install Capacity 300 lb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NTnmlxc+L.jpg)**Foldable Tailgate Ladder Universal Pickup Truck Tailgate Ladder with Non-Slip Wide Pedal Heavy Duty Tailgate Step Adjustable Compatible with Ford Chevy GMC Ranger Tacoma Easy Install Capacity 300 lb** DETYI**$65.94**2.4★4 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCHVP8RB) [![Tailgate Step for Flatbed Trucks & Trailers Designed for Elderly Pets & Daily Use Fold-Down Steel Assist Step 400 lb Capacity Non-Slip Matte Platform Dual-Side Locking No Rattle Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AGXyM6QdL.jpg)**Tailgate Step for Flatbed Trucks & Trailers Designed for Elderly Pets & Daily Use Fold-Down Steel Assist Step 400 lb Capacity Non-Slip Matte Platform Dual-Side Locking No Rattle Design** Moroayop**$140.12**5.0★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCS3WFDS) [![Nilight Foldable Truck Tailgate Ladder for Pickup with Aluminum Step Grip Plates Replaceable Rubber Feet & Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P-OAvH6+L.jpg)**Nilight Foldable Truck Tailgate Ladder for Pickup with Aluminum Step Grip Plates Replaceable Rubber Feet & Stainless Steel Self Drilling Hex Screws for Easy Installation** Nilight**$49.27**4.4★440 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9RCS1MR) [![Buyers Products B2797BPC Folding Safety Step And Handle With Safety Storage Black E-Coat Finish Multi-Purpose Step And Grab Handle For Trucks Trailers Busses & RVs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fxfcvjz6L.jpg)**Buyers Products B2797BPC Folding Safety Step And Handle With Safety Storage Black E-Coat Finish Multi-Purpose Step And Grab Handle For Trucks Trailers Busses & RVs** Buyers Products Company**$12.13**4.6★1,983 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AX4HS) [![Rear Bed Step Tailgate Bedstep Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 Folding Truck Step Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step Replace pt392-35920](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31GbHIwIszL.jpg)**Rear Bed Step Tailgate Bedstep Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2024 2025 2026 Folding Truck Step Retractable Bumper Tailgate Step Replace pt392-35920** RJSJRAD**$63.88**4.6★355 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJX48SGG)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**16%

*“Easy assembly”*

**Strength**15%

*“Solid construction”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent product at this price point”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Fits like a glove”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to use”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“It works great”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3%

*“Adjustable and sturdy”*

**Durability**2%

*“Durable quality”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Does not fit”*

**Assembly/Installation**9%

*“A little bit of a pain to install”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**9%

*“Bad instructions”*

**Durability**7%

*“Today it just fell apart”*

**Mounting**6%

*“A little fiddly to get mounted”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Low Quality”*

**Compatibility-Overall**5%

*“Not compatible ARB recovery points”*

**Strength**3%

*“It is not real sturdy”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**2%

*“Rusted after a few months”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“I do not recommend this item if you want to go cheap”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall36% - Compatibility-Overall17% - Mounting6% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Functionality-Overall5% - Assembly/Installation5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Width2% - Weight Heavy2% - Strength2%