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# **w5w bulb**

**Skip it****43/100 **

a small market ($74K/yr) — w5w bulb doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$74K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+174.3%**

**Products**

**21**

**Brands**

**14**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**71**

**Price range**

**$2.73–$14.89**

**Returns**

**1.8%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 43/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**45**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**25**

 ×0.10

Returns

**86**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +174.3% year over year.

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## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.0×

## **Competition**

- SYLVANIA51% - AUXITO8% - SEALIGHT7% - Kadiby6% - ecocstm5% - ALKOREY4% - Other (8 brands)18%

The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 71 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▲rising

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**71**

**Top 5 brand share**

**78%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![SYLVANIA - 194 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dxiB7zkRL.jpg) [**SYLVANIA - 194 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1RO19N)

SYLVANIA$6.214.8★4,99318%▲rising

2
![SYLVANIA 2825 Basic Miniature Bulb (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519b1ZUUhPL.jpg) [**SYLVANIA 2825 Basic Miniature Bulb (Contains 2 Bulbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J2JE0G)

SYLVANIA$6.224.7★1,41117%▲rising

3
![SYLVANIA - 2825 SilverStar Mini Bulb - Brighter and Whiter Light Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Cargo and License Plate (Contains 1 Bulb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Lf4E+7nL.jpg) [**SYLVANIA - 2825 SilverStar Mini Bulb - Brighter and Whiter Light Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Cargo and License Plate (Contains 1 Bulb)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3WJ7WE)

SYLVANIA$11.714.6★51111%▼falling

4
![SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb 6000K White License Plate Light Dome Light T10 168 2825 W5W 3030 Bright Chips Wedge for Replacement Light Bulb Map Trunk Door Courtesy Dash LED Light Bulb Pack of 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cDGGGldzL.jpg) [**SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb 6000K White License Plate Light Dome Light T10 168 2825 W5W 3030 Bright Chips Wedge for Replacement Light Bulb Map Trunk Door Courtesy Dash LED Light Bulb Pack of 10**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G312DR2)

SEALIGHT$11.274.5★15,2147%▲rising

5
![AUXITO 194 LED Bulbs for License Plate Light 168 175 2825 W5W T10 24-SMD 3014 Chipsets 6000K White for Car Dome Door Map Dash Courtesy Cargo License Plate Lights Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pXw-3o91S.jpg) [**AUXITO 194 LED Bulbs for License Plate Light 168 175 2825 W5W T10 24-SMD 3014 Chipsets 6000K White for Car Dome Door Map Dash Courtesy Cargo License Plate Lights Pack of 2**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JLWGQX)

AUXITO$9.074.6★23,5367%▼falling

6
![30 PCS Car 194 LED Bulbs 168 2825 W5W T10 Wedge COB LED Replacement Bulb 6000K License Plate Light Bulb Error Free Interior Bulb for Dashboard Light Dome Lights License Plate Lights (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o26IUE+uL.jpg) [**30 PCS Car 194 LED Bulbs 168 2825 W5W T10 Wedge COB LED Replacement Bulb 6000K License Plate Light Bulb Error Free Interior Bulb for Dashboard Light Dome Lights License Plate Lights (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY77W6WP)

ecocstm$5.714.4★7375%▲rising

7
![Kadiby 12 Pack 2825 Bulb Long Life Tail light 168 194 W5W 1/4 Wedge Base 12V 5W Clear for Cars Landscape RV Camper T10 Replacement for 147 152 158 159 161 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 501](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QwfiDqrrL.jpg) [**Kadiby 12 Pack 2825 Bulb Long Life Tail light 168 194 W5W 1/4 Wedge Base 12V 5W Clear for Cars Landscape RV Camper T10 Replacement for 147 152 158 159 161 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 501**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4732ZMH)

Kadiby$8.384.7★435%▲rising

8
![ALKOREY T10 W5W 194 168 12V 5W Light Bulbs 2700K Warm White Lamps Replacement Bulb for License Plate Lights Dome Map Light Courtesy Light Bulbs 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419eauzXfML.jpg) [**ALKOREY T10 W5W 194 168 12V 5W Light Bulbs 2700K Warm White Lamps Replacement Bulb for License Plate Lights Dome Map Light Courtesy Light Bulbs 2 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH627D85)

ALKOREY$6.284.8★324%▲rising

9
![Hella 2825TB Bulb 2825 12V 5W 4Cp W2.1X9.5D T3.25 (2) Multi](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ns7zb2LJL.jpg) [**Hella 2825TB Bulb 2825 12V 5W 4Cp W2.1X9.5D T3.25 (2) Multi**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079SNXR6C)

Hella$2.734.7★4543%—flat

10

![LASFIT 194 LED Bulb for License Plate Bulb White Bright T10 168 LED Bulbs Canbus Error Free 400LM 6000K 192 2825 W5W for Dome Map Trunk Cargo Lights (2-Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wU6hew1mL.jpg) [**LASFIT 194 LED Bulb for License Plate Bulb White Bright T10 168 LED Bulbs Canbus Error Free 400LM 6000K 192 2825 W5W for Dome Map Trunk Cargo Lights (2-Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821GVXB3)

LASFIT$9.424.5★17,9733%—flat

11

![LAINLOY 10 PCS T10 12V 5W Car Flat Foot Mini Lights Car Brake Light Turn Light Bulbs Quartz Glass Instrument Lights Halogen Width Indicator Lights Auto Lighting Replacement Accessories (T10)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41iLmmF57kL.jpg) [**LAINLOY 10 PCS T10 12V 5W Car Flat Foot Mini Lights Car Brake Light Turn Light Bulbs Quartz Glass Instrument Lights Halogen Width Indicator Lights Auto Lighting Replacement Accessories (T10)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5QV6Z4N)

LAINLOY$6.074.6★1233%—flat

12

![Rossesay 2827NATB Bulb 2825 Bulb 12V 5W W2.1 x 9.5D Base Natural Clear Light Bulbs Parking Light Bulb Side Marker Light Bulb Front Lights Headlights Bulb Miniature Light Bulb](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OCf5eoCKL.jpg) [**Rossesay 2827NATB Bulb 2825 Bulb 12V 5W W2.1 x 9.5D Base Natural Clear Light Bulbs Parking Light Bulb Side Marker Light Bulb Front Lights Headlights Bulb Miniature Light Bulb**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRFZBF17)

Rossesay$5.984.6★1442%▼falling

13

![YGDMD 10PCS Halogen T10 192 W5W 168 Bulb 5W/12V T10 Halogen Light Bulbs for License Plate Light/Reading Lamps/Car Door Lights/Wide Lamps Soft Lights Car Accessories W5W Bulb (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BT9MpARjL.jpg) [**YGDMD 10PCS Halogen T10 192 W5W 168 Bulb 5W/12V T10 Halogen Light Bulbs for License Plate Light/Reading Lamps/Car Door Lights/Wide Lamps Soft Lights Car Accessories W5W Bulb (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5H2WPWY)

YGDMD$4.864.8★362%▲rising

14

![SYLVANIA - 168 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Dome Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t43kGk4uL.jpg) [**SYLVANIA - 168 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Dome Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWODPFA)

SYLVANIA$6.314.8★2,5282%▼falling

15

![SYLVANIA - 2825 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Dome and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nWMJyCs0L.jpg) [**SYLVANIA - 2825 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Dome and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FWOCWNQ)

SYLVANIA$6.314.8★1,9762%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 21 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![SYLVANIA - 194 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dxiB7zkRL.jpg)**SYLVANIA - 194 Long Life Miniature - Bulb Ideal for Interior Lighting - Trunk Cargo and License Plate (Contains 2 Bulbs)** SYLVANIA**$6.21**4.8★4,993 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1RO19N) [![SYLVANIA 2825 Basic Miniature Bulb (Contains 2 Bulbs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519b1ZUUhPL.jpg)**SYLVANIA 2825 Basic Miniature Bulb (Contains 2 Bulbs)** SYLVANIA**$6.22**4.7★1,411 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000J2JE0G) [![SYLVANIA - 2825 SilverStar Mini Bulb - Brighter and Whiter Light Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Cargo and License Plate (Contains 1 Bulb)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419Lf4E+7nL.jpg)**SYLVANIA - 2825 SilverStar Mini Bulb - Brighter and Whiter Light Ideal for Interior Lighting - Map Cargo and License Plate (Contains 1 Bulb)** SYLVANIA**$11.71**4.6★511 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3WJ7WE) [![SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb 6000K White License Plate Light Dome Light T10 168 2825 W5W 3030 Bright Chips Wedge for Replacement Light Bulb Map Trunk Door Courtesy Dash LED Light Bulb Pack of 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cDGGGldzL.jpg)**SEALIGHT 194 LED Bulb 6000K White License Plate Light Dome Light T10 168 2825 W5W 3030 Bright Chips Wedge for Replacement Light Bulb Map Trunk Door Courtesy Dash LED Light Bulb Pack of 10** SEALIGHT**$11.27**4.5★15,214 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G312DR2) [![AUXITO 194 LED Bulbs for License Plate Light 168 175 2825 W5W T10 24-SMD 3014 Chipsets 6000K White for Car Dome Door Map Dash Courtesy Cargo License Plate Lights Pack of 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pXw-3o91S.jpg)**AUXITO 194 LED Bulbs for License Plate Light 168 175 2825 W5W T10 24-SMD 3014 Chipsets 6000K White for Car Dome Door Map Dash Courtesy Cargo License Plate Lights Pack of 2** AUXITO**$9.07**4.6★23,536 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JLWGQX) [![30 PCS Car 194 LED Bulbs 168 2825 W5W T10 Wedge COB LED Replacement Bulb 6000K License Plate Light Bulb Error Free Interior Bulb for Dashboard Light Dome Lights License Plate Lights (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o26IUE+uL.jpg)**30 PCS Car 194 LED Bulbs 168 2825 W5W T10 Wedge COB LED Replacement Bulb 6000K License Plate Light Bulb Error Free Interior Bulb for Dashboard Light Dome Lights License Plate Lights (White)** ecocstm**$5.71**4.4★737 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY77W6WP) [![Kadiby 12 Pack 2825 Bulb Long Life Tail light 168 194 W5W 1/4 Wedge Base 12V 5W Clear for Cars Landscape RV Camper T10 Replacement for 147 152 158 159 161 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 501](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QwfiDqrrL.jpg)**Kadiby 12 Pack 2825 Bulb Long Life Tail light 168 194 W5W 1/4 Wedge Base 12V 5W Clear for Cars Landscape RV Camper T10 Replacement for 147 152 158 159 161 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 501** Kadiby**$8.38**4.7★43 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4732ZMH) [![ALKOREY T10 W5W 194 168 12V 5W Light Bulbs 2700K Warm White Lamps Replacement Bulb for License Plate Lights Dome Map Light Courtesy Light Bulbs 2 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419eauzXfML.jpg)**ALKOREY T10 W5W 194 168 12V 5W Light Bulbs 2700K Warm White Lamps Replacement Bulb for License Plate Lights Dome Map Light Courtesy Light Bulbs 2 Pack** ALKOREY**$6.28**4.8★32 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH627D85)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**40%

*“Bright enough”*

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Fit like a glove”*

**Value For Money**11%

*“Worth it”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Great quality leds”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“As Advertised”*

**Assembly/Installation**6%

*“Very easy setup”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Works well”*

**Durability**2%

*“Durable and looks good”*

**Color**1%

*“The color is bright enough”*

**Ease Of Use**1%

*“Easy to use”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**15%

*“have failed within a year”*

**Brightness/Shine/Glow**12%

*“Not bright enough”*

**Compatibility-Overall**10%

*“NOT COMPATIBLE”*

**Size-Overall**9%

*“Small”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Low quality”*

**Functionality-Overall**7%

*“incandescent bulb still work, but these would not”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Incorrect Product Info”*

**Color**3%

*“Its not white”*

**Socket/Port/Plug**2%

*“Kept breaking off in socket”*

**Product Condition**2%

*“This ittem should have been delevered last night”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall49% - Compatibility-Overall16% - Brightness/Shine/Glow8% - Functionality-Overall7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Color3% - Value For Money3% - Assembly/Installation2% - Socket/Port/Plug1%