--- title: "outdoor curtain rod — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/home-kitchen/outdoor-curtain-rod" last_updated: "2026-07-10T03:45:13.725Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($388K/yr) — outdoor curtain rod doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($388K/yr) — outdoor curtain rod doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "outdoor curtain rod — Niche Verdict: Skip it (53/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **outdoor curtain rod** **Skip it****53/100 ** a small market ($388K/yr) — outdoor curtain rod doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$388K** **Growth (1y)** **+130.4%** **Products** **48** **Brands** **34** was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Price range** **$8.85–$63.87** **Returns** **3.6%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **19** ×0.30 Growth **69** ×0.30 Competition **79** ×0.20 Quality gap **36** ×0.10 Returns **71** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +130.4% year over year. 17K9KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.4× ## **Competition** - Haryaers11% - DOJUWIN9% - YaFex8% - ZYRW8% - zeerobee8% - Kenney6% - Other (28 brands)50% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (35% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 34 brands and 44 sellers compete here. **Brands** **34 **▲rising was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **44** **Top 5 brand share** **44%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Tension Curtain Rod 51-165In(4.25-13.75Ft) Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod No Drilling for Window or Bathroom Patio Adjustable Spring Shower Rod Easy to Install Never Rust Rod Diameter 1.26In-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lTgYRIsGL.jpg) [**Tension Curtain Rod 51-165In(4.25-13.75Ft) Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod No Drilling for Window or Bathroom Patio Adjustable Spring Shower Rod Easy to Install Never Rust Rod Diameter 1.26In-Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBLBCLMG) ZYRW$44.764.5★1,5628%▼falling 2 ![240-Inch Extra Long Blackout Curtain Rod - Heavy Duty Industrial Adjustable Drapery Rod for Indoor/Outdoor Use - 1-Inch Diameter Room Darkening Window Treatment Room Divider](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311mm+j2OML.jpg) [**240-Inch Extra Long Blackout Curtain Rod - Heavy Duty Industrial Adjustable Drapery Rod for Indoor/Outdoor Use - 1-Inch Diameter Room Darkening Window Treatment Room Divider**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB7FYS3W) DOJUWIN$45.544.7★6208%▲rising 3 ![Zeerobee Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 1 Inch Industrial Wrap Around Black Curtain Rod Indoor/Outdoor Room Divider Adjustable Drapery Pole 66-120](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31atxISKZCL.jpg) [**Zeerobee Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 1 Inch Industrial Wrap Around Black Curtain Rod Indoor/Outdoor Room Divider Adjustable Drapery Pole 66-120**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJKJD5J9) zeerobee$23.364.6★6,6557%—flat 4 ![Kenney - Weaver Curtain Rod Rust-Resistant Textured Steel for Indoor or Covered Outdoor Use 1 Diameter Adjustable 72144 Durable Support for Curtains Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BOiEOwT7L.jpg) [**Kenney - Weaver Curtain Rod Rust-Resistant Textured Steel for Indoor or Covered Outdoor Use 1 Diameter Adjustable 72144 Durable Support for Curtains Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHLRLTH) Kenney$21.174.6★10,4556%▲rising 5 ![YaFex Heavy Duty Curtain Rods 32-150 Inch 1 Inch Adjustable Black Curtain Rod for Windows Extra Long Window Treatment Rods with Aluminium Finials Easy Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dU51FWiYL.jpg) [**YaFex Heavy Duty Curtain Rods 32-150 Inch 1 Inch Adjustable Black Curtain Rod for Windows Extra Long Window Treatment Rods with Aluminium Finials Easy Installation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVRZHYK) YaFex$22.494.6★1,3256%▲rising 6 ![Hradecti 1 Diameter Curtain Rods 30-144 Inch Black Iron Matte Black Painted Fit 30-142 Inch Windows Heavy Duty Adjustable Window Treatment Single Rods](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31k-mWmevmL.jpg) [**Hradecti 1 Diameter Curtain Rods 30-144 Inch Black Iron Matte Black Painted Fit 30-142 Inch Windows Heavy Duty Adjustable Window Treatment Single Rods**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX68ZB2) Hradecti$13.564.7★4,3985%—flat 7 ![Tension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod Black Shower Curtain Rods No Drilling 31-168 In2.58-14FtAdjustable Spring Tension Rods Heavy Duty for Bathroom Patio Window Rust Proof](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Yy6u78IiL.jpg) [**Tension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod Black Shower Curtain Rods No Drilling 31-168 In2.58-14FtAdjustable Spring Tension Rods Heavy Duty for Bathroom Patio Window Rust Proof**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2C191Z) Haryaers$28.704.2★3005%▲rising 8 ![Outdoor Tension Rods No Drilling Curtain Patio Shower Bathroom Curtain Rod Windows Heavy Duty 40-130 Inch Black Adjustable 1.1 Inch Diameter Thick Spring No Rust](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ni7QvtKaL.jpg) [**Outdoor Tension Rods No Drilling Curtain Patio Shower Bathroom Curtain Rod Windows Heavy Duty 40-130 Inch Black Adjustable 1.1 Inch Diameter Thick Spring No Rust**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMT21HPW) Widyana$24.364.5★7034%▲rising 9 ![Haryaers Outdoor Curtain Rod 31-144 inch Adjustable Long Spring Black ShowerTension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Rods for Patio Bathroom Windows No Drilling No Rust](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Yy6u78IiL.jpg) [**Haryaers Outdoor Curtain Rod 31-144 inch Adjustable Long Spring Black ShowerTension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Rods for Patio Bathroom Windows No Drilling No Rust**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG28WYM9) Haryaers$27.264.2★3003%▲rising 10 ![YaFex Curtain Rods 32-144 Inch Heavy Duty 1 Inch Adjustable Curtain Rod for Windows Black Extra Long Window Treatment Rods Modern Design Easy Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OdABZfBDL.jpg) [**YaFex Curtain Rods 32-144 Inch Heavy Duty 1 Inch Adjustable Curtain Rod for Windows Black Extra Long Window Treatment Rods Modern Design Easy Installation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6LM95F2) YaFex$20.604.7★3,1533%▲rising 11 ![ZipGlo Tension Curtain Rod Black Shower Rod 40-166IN Extra Long Curtain Rods No Drilling Adjustable Tension Rods for Window Shower or Bathroom Outdoor Patio Diameter 1.26In](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T2ChaV1bL.jpg) [**ZipGlo Tension Curtain Rod Black Shower Rod 40-166IN Extra Long Curtain Rods No Drilling Adjustable Tension Rods for Window Shower or Bathroom Outdoor Patio Diameter 1.26In**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCJGY44) ZipGlo$37.504.5★2623%▲rising 12 ![Extra Long Tension Rod 41-165inch Heavy Duty Tension Curtain Rods no Drilling Outdoor Curtain Rod for Patio Windows Shower Doorway Spring Rods Diameter 1.26inch Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DMZPP8gpL.jpg) [**Extra Long Tension Rod 41-165inch Heavy Duty Tension Curtain Rods no Drilling Outdoor Curtain Rod for Patio Windows Shower Doorway Spring Rods Diameter 1.26inch Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4V55HCN) HAOYUNTE$38.954.4★1163%▲rising 13 ![2 Pack Industrial Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 Inches Blackout Wrap Around Curtain Rod for Indoor and Outdoor 5/8 Inch Diameter 65 to 120 Inches Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312m1mvPONL.jpg) [**2 Pack Industrial Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 Inches Blackout Wrap Around Curtain Rod for Indoor and Outdoor 5/8 Inch Diameter 65 to 120 Inches Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZSXPZD) JoyUltra$21.494.3★1,1153%—flat 14 ![Haryaers Black Long Curtain Rod Tension Shower Curtain Rods 30 to 120 inch Adjustable Spring Heavy Duty Rods for Bathroom Windows Outdoor No Drill No Slip Spliced and Telescopic Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mOJVO9cXL.jpg) [**Haryaers Black Long Curtain Rod Tension Shower Curtain Rods 30 to 120 inch Adjustable Spring Heavy Duty Rods for Bathroom Windows Outdoor No Drill No Slip Spliced and Telescopic Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMN3MDR6) Haryaers$22.694.5★1,4012%▼falling 15 ![Extra Long Curtain Rods for Windows 120 to 240 Inches Adjustable 1 Inch Black Curtain Rod for Outdoor Indoor Modern Heavy Duty Drapery Rod Room Divider 200 Inch Rods All Metal Easy Install](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31mTyfea9eL.jpg) [**Extra Long Curtain Rods for Windows 120 to 240 Inches Adjustable 1 Inch Black Curtain Rod for Outdoor Indoor Modern Heavy Duty Drapery Rod Room Divider 200 Inch Rods All Metal Easy Install**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP8XJ5NV) Taoberfuli$45.854.6★4472%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 48 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 48 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Tension Curtain Rod 51-165In(4.25-13.75Ft) Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod No Drilling for Window or Bathroom Patio Adjustable Spring Shower Rod Easy to Install Never Rust Rod Diameter 1.26In-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lTgYRIsGL.jpg)**Tension Curtain Rod 51-165In(4.25-13.75Ft) Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod No Drilling for Window or Bathroom Patio Adjustable Spring Shower Rod Easy to Install Never Rust Rod Diameter 1.26In-Black** ZYRW**$44.76**4.5★1,562 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBLBCLMG) [![240-Inch Extra Long Blackout Curtain Rod - Heavy Duty Industrial Adjustable Drapery Rod for Indoor/Outdoor Use - 1-Inch Diameter Room Darkening Window Treatment Room Divider](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311mm+j2OML.jpg)**240-Inch Extra Long Blackout Curtain Rod - Heavy Duty Industrial Adjustable Drapery Rod for Indoor/Outdoor Use - 1-Inch Diameter Room Darkening Window Treatment Room Divider** DOJUWIN**$45.54**4.7★620 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB7FYS3W) [![Zeerobee Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 1 Inch Industrial Wrap Around Black Curtain Rod Indoor/Outdoor Room Divider Adjustable Drapery Pole 66-120](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31atxISKZCL.jpg)**Zeerobee Curtain Rods for Windows 66 to 120 1 Inch Industrial Wrap Around Black Curtain Rod Indoor/Outdoor Room Divider Adjustable Drapery Pole 66-120** zeerobee**$23.36**4.6★6,655 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJKJD5J9) [![Kenney - Weaver Curtain Rod Rust-Resistant Textured Steel for Indoor or Covered Outdoor Use 1 Diameter Adjustable 72144 Durable Support for Curtains Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BOiEOwT7L.jpg)**Kenney - Weaver Curtain Rod Rust-Resistant Textured Steel for Indoor or Covered Outdoor Use 1 Diameter Adjustable 72144 Durable Support for Curtains Black** Kenney**$21.17**4.6★10,455 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHLRLTH) [![YaFex Heavy Duty Curtain Rods 32-150 Inch 1 Inch Adjustable Black Curtain Rod for Windows Extra Long Window Treatment Rods with Aluminium Finials Easy Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dU51FWiYL.jpg)**YaFex Heavy Duty Curtain Rods 32-150 Inch 1 Inch Adjustable Black Curtain Rod for Windows Extra Long Window Treatment Rods with Aluminium Finials Easy Installation** YaFex**$22.49**4.6★1,325 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVRZHYK) [![Hradecti 1 Diameter Curtain Rods 30-144 Inch Black Iron Matte Black Painted Fit 30-142 Inch Windows Heavy Duty Adjustable Window Treatment Single Rods](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31k-mWmevmL.jpg)**Hradecti 1 Diameter Curtain Rods 30-144 Inch Black Iron Matte Black Painted Fit 30-142 Inch Windows Heavy Duty Adjustable Window Treatment Single Rods** Hradecti**$13.56**4.7★4,398 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX68ZB2) [![Tension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod Black Shower Curtain Rods No Drilling 31-168 In2.58-14FtAdjustable Spring Tension Rods Heavy Duty for Bathroom Patio Window Rust Proof](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Yy6u78IiL.jpg)**Tension Curtain Rod Extra Long Outdoor Curtain Rod Black Shower Curtain Rods No Drilling 31-168 In2.58-14FtAdjustable Spring Tension Rods Heavy Duty for Bathroom Patio Window Rust Proof** Haryaers**$28.70**4.2★300 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG2C191Z) [![Outdoor Tension Rods No Drilling Curtain Patio Shower Bathroom Curtain Rod Windows Heavy Duty 40-130 Inch Black Adjustable 1.1 Inch Diameter Thick Spring No Rust](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ni7QvtKaL.jpg)**Outdoor Tension Rods No Drilling Curtain Patio Shower Bathroom Curtain Rod Windows Heavy Duty 40-130 Inch Black Adjustable 1.1 Inch Diameter Thick Spring No Rust** Widyana**$24.36**4.5★703 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMT21HPW) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Strength**19% *“Brackets are strong”* **Assembly/Installation**19% *“Ease of installation”* **Quality-Overall**14% *“The quality is solid”* **Value For Money**9% *“Excellent value”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As Described”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Perfect fit and easy to install”* **Durability**3% *“it is holding up very well”* **Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3% *“Easy to adjust”* **Design-Overall**3% *“Well built”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“Ease of use”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**12% *“not as high quality as I would have hoped”* **Size-Overall**10% *“Its a little small”* **Strength**10% *“Kind of flimsy”* **Assembly/Installation**9% *“annoying to assemble”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4% *“poor instructions”* **Mounting**4% *“Poor bracket design and cheap screws”* **Durability**4% *“Falls apart very easily”* **Functionality-Overall**3% *“It does not work properly”* **Value For Money**3% *“Look more expensive than they were”* **Defective Material/Parts**3% *“Defective product received”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall34% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product9% - Functionality-Overall6% - Assembly/Installation4% - Strength4% - Value For Money4% - Quality-Overall4% - Mounting3% - Color3%