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# **melatonin 5mg time release**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.0%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 93% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 33Growth 34Conversion 97Competition 45Returns 100Price range 75Avg price 68Brand share 17Review moat 23Quality gap 45

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Incredible****15.3%**

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

**Price range**

**Great****$6.13–$41.66**

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

**Avg price**

**Good****$14.11**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Competition**

**Okay****58%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Okay****+7.5%**

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

**Market size**

**Okay****$158K**

$158K/yr · 73K searches

**Review moat**

**Bad****7,886.21**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Bad****93%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**7 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**619**

**Top-5 brand share**

**93%**

**Open market**

**3%**

- Natrol47% - Nature's Bounty26% - NOW Foods12% - Pure Encapsulations4% - Nature Made4% - Carlyle4% - Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 3%)

## **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%5%$8K10%$16K15%$24K20%$32K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Natures Bounty Melatonin 5mg Dual Spectrum 100% Drug Free Sleep Supplement Quick Release and Extended Release Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health 60 Bi-Layer Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C4Z3g+8JL.jpg)**Natures Bounty Melatonin 5mg Dual Spectrum 100% Drug Free Sleep Supplement Quick Release and Extended Release Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health 60 Bi-Layer Tablets**Nature's Bounty**$6.86**4.6★19,570 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2FG8RK) [2![Natrol Melatonin + 5-HTP Time Release Melatonin Sleep Aid Triple Action Formula Calm the Mind Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer 60 Bi-Layer Tablets Up to a 60 Day Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OHuSMptHL.jpg)**Natrol Melatonin + 5-HTP Time Release Melatonin Sleep Aid Triple Action Formula Calm the Mind Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer 60 Bi-Layer Tablets Up to a 60 Day Supply**Natrol**$12.20**4.4★5,774 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X3ZV29B) [3![NOW Foods Supplements Melatonin 5 mg Sustained Release Formulated for a 4-Hour Release Period 120 Tablets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KfEX1AvNL.jpg)**NOW Foods Supplements Melatonin 5 mg Sustained Release Formulated for a 4-Hour Release Period 120 Tablets**NOW Foods**$8.59**4.6★887 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VPPYHF9) [4![Natrol Melatonin Time Release 5mg Tablets 100 ea ( Packs of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZMbLLJfIL.jpg)**Natrol Melatonin Time Release 5mg Tablets 100 ea ( Packs of 4)**Natrol**$41.66**4.6★24 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E15DNI) [5![Natrol Melatonin 5 mg Time Release Dietary Supplement to Minimize Wake Ups Nighttime Sleep Aid 100 Tablets Up to a 100 Day Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4144Xq8v0KL.jpg)**Natrol Melatonin 5 mg Time Release Dietary Supplement to Minimize Wake Ups Nighttime Sleep Aid 100 Tablets Up to a 100 Day Supply**Natrol**$12.79**4.6★2,559 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ALA3N1G)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Nutricost Melatonin (5mg) 240 Capsules - Extended Release Sleep Support Vegan GMO-Free Gluten-Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wPSTWpaSL.jpg)**Nutricost Melatonin (5mg) 240 Capsules - Extended Release Sleep Support Vegan GMO-Free Gluten-Free**Nutricost**$13.22**35 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLJ8GX9Z) [![Carlyle Melatonin 5mg | 180 Sustained Release Tablets | All Night Support Supplement | Vegan Non-GMO Gluten Free Formula](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DW2--3Z2L.jpg)**Carlyle Melatonin 5mg | 180 Sustained Release Tablets | All Night Support Supplement | Vegan Non-GMO Gluten Free Formula**Carlyle**$9.99**50 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTTJWR5S) [![Natrol Sleep & Restore Capsules - Calm Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium Sleep Aid with GABA Melatonin 5mg Botanical Blend 30 Day Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p-TINAaVL.jpg)**Natrol Sleep & Restore Capsules - Calm Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium Sleep Aid with GABA Melatonin 5mg Botanical Blend 30 Day Supply**Natrol**$13.59**818 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS7WWJWR) [![Natrol Time Release Melatonin Gummies Sleep Support for Adults 3 mg Melatonin Supplements for Restful Sleep Support 65 Strawberry-Flavored Gummies Up to a 65 Day Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ehOk0-ppL.jpg)**Natrol Time Release Melatonin Gummies Sleep Support for Adults 3 mg Melatonin Supplements for Restful Sleep Support 65 Strawberry-Flavored Gummies Up to a 65 Day Supply**Natrol**$13.40**352 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXL35JND) [![Nature Made Melatonin 4mg Extended Release Tablets Sleep Supplements for Adults 100% Drug Free Sleep Aid 90 Count 90 Day Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EgASnEWEL.jpg)**Nature Made Melatonin 4mg Extended Release Tablets Sleep Supplements for Adults 100% Drug Free Sleep Aid 90 Count 90 Day Supply**Nature Made**$7.57**2,165 rev6y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085V62B78)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Nutricost Melatonin (5mg) 240 Capsules - Extended Release Sleep Support Vegan GMO-Free Gluten-Free](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wPSTWpaSL.jpg)**Nutricost Melatonin (5mg) 240 Capsules - Extended Release Sleep Support Vegan GMO-Free Gluten-Free**Nutricost**$13.22**4.2★**▲ 238%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLJ8GX9Z) [![Carlyle Melatonin 5mg | 180 Sustained Release Tablets | All Night Support Supplement | Vegan Non-GMO Gluten Free Formula](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DW2--3Z2L.jpg)**Carlyle Melatonin 5mg | 180 Sustained Release Tablets | All Night Support Supplement | Vegan Non-GMO Gluten Free Formula**Carlyle**$9.99**4.2★**▲ 192%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTTJWR5S) [![Natures Bounty Melatonin 5mg Dual Spectrum 100% Drug Free Sleep Supplement Quick Release and Extended Release Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health 60 Bi-Layer Tablets (Pack of 2)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519NzTc2L-L.jpg)**Natures Bounty Melatonin 5mg Dual Spectrum 100% Drug Free Sleep Supplement Quick Release and Extended Release Promotes Relaxation and Sleep Health 60 Bi-Layer Tablets (Pack of 2)**Nature's Bounty**$19.82**4.6★**▲ 160%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4FWM5RJ) [![Natrol Melatonin Time Release 5mg Tablets 100 ea ( Packs of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZMbLLJfIL.jpg)**Natrol Melatonin Time Release 5mg Tablets 100 ea ( Packs of 4)**Natrol**$41.66**4.6★**▲ 90%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E15DNI) [![Natures Bounty Super Strength Melatonin 5 mg Softgels 90 ea (Pack of 4)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R8AJChf0L.jpg)**Natures Bounty Super Strength Melatonin 5 mg Softgels 90 ea (Pack of 4)**Nature's Bounty**$21.12**4.6★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5ORU40)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +7.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

3K2KSpike '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Sleep Quality**33%

*“Helps me sleep”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Good consistent quality”*

**Efficiency**8%

*“Works well”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Great deal”*

**Dosage**5%

*“Perfect dosage option”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Taste-Overall**4%

*“AS for the benefits, it's very easy to get down, very smooth, doesn't have a taste, and works great”*

**Ease Of Chewing/Swallowing**3%

*“as I am not leaving sugar on my teeth at bedtime with a chewable”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“the bottle is convenient”*

**Side Effects**2%

*“This is very beneficial to avoid side effects”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Sleep Quality**24%

*“Didn't help me sleep”*

**Functionality-Overall**13%

*“Did not work”*

**Dosage**7%

*“got to a point where his 10 mg isn't working”*

**Vitamin**3%

*“Beware of High-Dose Vitamin B6”*

**Side Effects**3%

*“Can cause side effects”*

**Ingredients-Overall**2%

*“No other ingredients as far as I read”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“The capsule is small”*

**Taste-Overall**2%

*“Tastes like cough syrup now”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“Didnt work as advertised”*

**Allergies**2%

*“Allergic reaction”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**25%

**Sleep Quality**20%

**Value For Money**15%

**Dosage**15%

**Side Effects**10%

**Age Suitability**10%

**Software/Application**5%