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# **congestion relief for adults**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 100% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 28Growth 5Conversion 98Competition 20Returns 100Price range 47Avg price 34Brand share 0Review moat 25Quality gap 18

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****16.5%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Okay****$7.38–$21.70**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.10**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Okay****$121K**

$121K/yr · 72K searches

**Review moat**

**Bad****4,892**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Competition**

**Bad****75%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.7★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Bad****-40.6%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Brand share**

**Bad****100%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 75% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**3 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**80**

**Top-5 brand share**

**100%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Tylenol69% - Sudafed29% - Boiron2% - Open — no brand owns it (0%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$12K20%$24K30%$36K40%$48K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Tylenol Cold + Head Congestion Severe Medicine Caplets for Fever Pain and Congestion Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rvepa113L.jpg)**Tylenol Cold + Head Congestion Severe Medicine Caplets for Fever Pain and Congestion Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Fever Reducer 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.77**4.8★1,499 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZBWU0) [2![Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGM9ZgmhL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.68**4.8★3,369 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0N18YM) [3![Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WAdl2un1L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct**Sudafed**$10.05**4.7★3,679 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZB43K) [4![Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Daytime + Nighttime Cold Medicine Caplets Combo Pack for Multi-Symptom Cough Sore Throat Headache Nasal Congestion Relief Acetaminophen Pain Reliever 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HFt-lWdDL.jpg)**Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe Daytime + Nighttime Cold Medicine Caplets Combo Pack for Multi-Symptom Cough Sore Throat Headache Nasal Congestion Relief Acetaminophen Pain Reliever 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.39**4.8★10,622 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI7WQRW) [5![Tylenol Sinus + Headache Daytime Non-Drowsy Relief Caplets Acetaminophen 325mg Phenylephrine HCI 5mg Nasal Decongestant for Sinus Pain Headache & Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reduction 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGMS6JhuL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus + Headache Daytime Non-Drowsy Relief Caplets Acetaminophen 325mg Phenylephrine HCI 5mg Nasal Decongestant for Sinus Pain Headache & Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reduction 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.78**4.8★13,067 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZG46T2)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Tylenol Day & Night Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Liquid Gels Combo Pack Cold & Flu Relief Medicine Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer + Cough Suppressant & Antihistamine 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416rpI2JtaL.jpg)**Tylenol Day & Night Cold & Flu Multi-Symptom Liquid Gels Combo Pack Cold & Flu Relief Medicine Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer + Cough Suppressant & Antihistamine 24 ct**Tylenol**$9.32**603 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG9XJ1XH) [![Boiron Hydrastis Canadensis 6C Homeopathic Medicine for Post-Nasal Drip Relief Excess Mucus Scratchy Throat - 3 Count (240 Pellets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YDYt2x4rL.jpg)**Boiron Hydrastis Canadensis 6C Homeopathic Medicine for Post-Nasal Drip Relief Excess Mucus Scratchy Throat - 3 Count (240 Pellets)**Boiron**$13.81**684 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9HMSJHG) [![Sudafed PE Non-Drowsy Head Congestion + Pain Relief Caplets with Ibuprofen 200 mg & Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant & NSAID Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer 20 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y9G5Q-mmL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Non-Drowsy Head Congestion + Pain Relief Caplets with Ibuprofen 200 mg & Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant & NSAID Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer 20 ct**Sudafed**$9.97**2,401 rev7y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFNHZ1R) [![Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets with Acetaminophen 325mg Guaifenesin 200mg & Phenylephrine HCl 5mg Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Expectorant & Nasal Decongestant 50 Travel Packs of 2 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pQFukHltL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets with Acetaminophen 325mg Guaifenesin 200mg & Phenylephrine HCl 5mg Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Expectorant & Nasal Decongestant 50 Travel Packs of 2 ct**Tylenol**$21.70**1,563 rev8y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GVV5SGB) [![Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night Maximum Strength Decongestant & Antihistamine Tablets with Phenylephrine HCl & Diphenhydramine HCl Helps Nasal & Sinus Pressure & Congestion 20 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uweqpNR8L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion Day + Night Maximum Strength Decongestant & Antihistamine Tablets with Phenylephrine HCl & Diphenhydramine HCl Helps Nasal & Sinus Pressure & Congestion 20 ct**Sudafed**$8.94**5,689 rev9y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0758JCJX7)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Boiron Hydrastis Canadensis 6C Homeopathic Medicine for Post-Nasal Drip Relief Excess Mucus Scratchy Throat - 3 Count (240 Pellets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YDYt2x4rL.jpg)**Boiron Hydrastis Canadensis 6C Homeopathic Medicine for Post-Nasal Drip Relief Excess Mucus Scratchy Throat - 3 Count (240 Pellets)**Boiron**$13.81**4.4★**▲ 225%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9HMSJHG) [![Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41b8rqUiuiL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Sinus Pressure Relief Plus Pain Relief Tablets Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Decongestant OTC Sinus Medicine with Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine HCl Nasal Decongestant 24 CT**Sudafed**$9.19**4.7★**▲ 26%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ITQYYA) [![Sudafed PE Non-Drowsy Head Congestion + Pain Relief Caplets with Ibuprofen 200 mg & Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant & NSAID Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer 20 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y9G5Q-mmL.jpg)**Sudafed PE Non-Drowsy Head Congestion + Pain Relief Caplets with Ibuprofen 200 mg & Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant & NSAID Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer 20 ct**Sudafed**$9.97**4.7★**▲ 18%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SFNHZ1R) [![Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MGM9ZgmhL.jpg)**Tylenol Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets Non-Drowsy Pain Reliever Pressure and Nasal Congestion Relief Fever Reducer Expectorant Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCL 24 Count**Tylenol**$7.68**4.8★**▲ 16%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0N18YM) [![Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WAdl2un1L.jpg)**Sudafed PE Head Congestion Plus Mucus Relief Tablets for Sinus Pressure Congestion and Headache Non-Drowsy Decongestant with Acetaminophen Guaifenesin Phenylephrine HCI 24 ct**Sudafed**$10.05**4.7★**— 10%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMZB43K)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -40.6% search growth over the last 90 days.

9K7KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.1×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Sinus Relief**24%

*“Sinus relief”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Effective”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Great Product with Good Results”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Very affordable”*

**Cold Relief**9%

*“Really helped my cold-ful”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“So convenient”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Best for allergies”*

**Cough Relief**2%

*“Helps alot with congestion”*

**Fever Relief**2%

*“made it easier to get through the day when feeling sick”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Sinus Relief**18%

*“I always have sinus problems”*

**Functionality-Overall**15%

*“Doesn't work”*

**Allergies**11%

*“I was having serious problems with my allergies”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Not worth the money”*

**Sleep Quality**3%

*“the underlying congestion without making me feel like I need a nap”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“Not nearly as good as the Sudafed you get at the pharmacy”*

**Dosage**3%

*“Cheaper than loose bottle of pills”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“Cant Dispense”*

**Solubility**2%

*“They dont dissolve quickly in the mouth”*

**Acid Regulator/Stomach Ache Relief**2%

*“Stomach ache”*