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# **sofa buddy**

**Skip it****36/100 **

a small market ($14K/yr) — sofa buddy doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$14K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+17.9%**

**Products**

**22**

**Brands**

**15**

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Price range**

**$18.37–$58.31**

**Returns**

**3.7%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 36/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**40**

 ×0.30

Competition

**58**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**45**

 ×0.10

Returns

**71**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +17.9% year over year.

8K4KSpike '24Black Friday '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jul, Sep, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 11.9×

## **Competition**

- Sofa Buddy20% - Couch Buddy16% - CouchConsole12% - CLESOO10% - Heyife7% - NISDOING7% - Other (9 brands)28%

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 15 brands and 19 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**15 **▼falling

was 18 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Top 5 brand share**

**72%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Couch Buddy Couch Cup Holder Tray Real Acacia Wooden Caddy with Soft Silicone Snack and Drink Organizer- Perfect Movie Night Accessories for Bed Remote and Cup Holders for Sofa (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d7gEYIflL.jpg) [**Couch Buddy Couch Cup Holder Tray Real Acacia Wooden Caddy with Soft Silicone Snack and Drink Organizer- Perfect Movie Night Accessories for Bed Remote and Cup Holders for Sofa (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9QDP13P)

Couch Buddy$31.224.6★20816%▼falling

2
![CouchConsole Original Tray - Drinks & Snacks Sofa Caddy with Armrest Table with Phone Stand- TV Remote Control Storage and Organizer - for Living Rooms RV and Cars Black/Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ofp1e+geL.jpg) [**CouchConsole Original Tray - Drinks & Snacks Sofa Caddy with Armrest Table with Phone Stand- TV Remote Control Storage and Organizer - for Living Rooms RV and Cars Black/Green**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LHV45LP)

CouchConsole$58.314.6★1,64711%▲rising

3
![Couch Cup Holder Tray Silicone Couch Cup Holder Pillow Foam Bed Tray Snack Sofa Bed Caddy Organizer Beach Sofa Drink Holder Spill Proof Snack Caddy Removable Sofa Buddy Game Controller Kindle Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wfcR1RtVL.jpg) [**Couch Cup Holder Tray Silicone Couch Cup Holder Pillow Foam Bed Tray Snack Sofa Bed Caddy Organizer Beach Sofa Drink Holder Spill Proof Snack Caddy Removable Sofa Buddy Game Controller Kindle Phone**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH9NHP3Z)

CLESOO$34.694.8★10610%▲rising

4
![Heyife Couch Cup Holder Pillow Sofa and Bed Caddy for iPad Kindle Switch Game Controller Remotes Phones Small-Sized Cup & Drink Holder for Couch Bed Desk Car Beach Bathroom Cup Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VX868utfL.jpg) [**Heyife Couch Cup Holder Pillow Sofa and Bed Caddy for iPad Kindle Switch Game Controller Remotes Phones Small-Sized Cup & Drink Holder for Couch Bed Desk Car Beach Bathroom Cup Holder**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1SVZBJP)

Heyife$18.374.3★4497%▼falling

5
![Nisdoing Couch Cup Holder Pillow Tray & Caddy - for Sofa Bed Car Man Cave | Keep Drinks at Hand & Spill-Proof Accessories for New Parents Camping Park Boat Beach Bathroom Cup Holder Gray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zm71m9+uL.jpg) [**Nisdoing Couch Cup Holder Pillow Tray & Caddy - for Sofa Bed Car Man Cave | Keep Drinks at Hand & Spill-Proof Accessories for New Parents Camping Park Boat Beach Bathroom Cup Holder Gray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP2LH17V)

NISDOING$18.504.7★7797%▼falling

6
![Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch cup holder couch caddy sofa cup holder. The perfect couch accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418JgSiKizL.jpg) [**Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch cup holder couch caddy sofa cup holder. The perfect couch accessory**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BCJ1K76)

Sofa Buddy$39.384.7★2677%▲rising

7
![INNO STAGE Couch Cup Holder-Sofa Cup Holder Pillow | Couch Caddy Buddy | Drinks Cupholder Tray Organizer for Bed Rv Tv Car Man Cave Boat Remote Snacks| Present for Couch Potato(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RPbYfY+4L.jpg) [**INNO STAGE Couch Cup Holder-Sofa Cup Holder Pillow | Couch Caddy Buddy | Drinks Cupholder Tray Organizer for Bed Rv Tv Car Man Cave Boat Remote Snacks| Present for Couch Potato(Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJMJWP3)

INNO STAGE$29.584.2★4145%▲rising

8
![Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TkbPYGaQL.jpg) [**Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VGQC3K2)

Sofa Buddy$26.944.4★335%▲rising

9
![MOOKUNDY - Introducing Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder Couch Caddy Sofa Cup Holder. The Perfect Couch Accessory Big-Leather-Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415JUWLtl0L.jpg) [**MOOKUNDY - Introducing Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder Couch Caddy Sofa Cup Holder. The Perfect Couch Accessory Big-Leather-Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YP4DBB9)

Mookundy$39.634.6★1,4004%—flat

10

![G GOOD GAIN Couch Cup Holder Pillow-Sofa Cup Holder Cozy Buddy | Bed Drink Caddy Holds Tablet Remote Snacks | Waterproof Anti-Spill Sofa Beverage Tray for Car Park Beach Picnic Boat RV(Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41I8eBb1c3L.jpg) [**G GOOD GAIN Couch Cup Holder Pillow-Sofa Cup Holder Cozy Buddy | Bed Drink Caddy Holds Tablet Remote Snacks | Waterproof Anti-Spill Sofa Beverage Tray for Car Park Beach Picnic Boat RV(Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWH912ND)

G GOOD GAIN$27.464.0★4064%▼falling

11

![TabCouchCaddy - Couch Cup Holder Tray Pillow - Bed Couch Caddy Sofa RV & Car - Holds Drinks Snacks Remotes Phones Kindle Tablet | Bed Cup Holder (Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41unnrYFiIL.jpg) [**TabCouchCaddy - Couch Cup Holder Tray Pillow - Bed Couch Caddy Sofa RV & Car - Holds Drinks Snacks Remotes Phones Kindle Tablet | Bed Cup Holder (Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC7YT1Y6)

TabCouchCaddy$31.844.3★5663%▼falling

12

![Hitseon Couch Cup Holder Tray Handy Soft Silicone Acacia Wooden Couch Caddy for Bed Car Seat Beach Organizer Waterproof Anti-Spill Sofa Cup Holder for Snacks Beverage Remote (White)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HfMw+Rr7L.jpg) [**Hitseon Couch Cup Holder Tray Handy Soft Silicone Acacia Wooden Couch Caddy for Bed Car Seat Beach Organizer Waterproof Anti-Spill Sofa Cup Holder for Snacks Beverage Remote (White)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBSDQWYV)

Hitseon$25.754.8★9663%▲rising

13

![Couch Cup Holder Pillow Couch Drinks Remotes Holder for Center of Couch for Sofa Bed RV Car (Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WZCc2yTAL.jpg) [**Couch Cup Holder Pillow Couch Drinks Remotes Holder for Center of Couch for Sofa Bed RV Car (Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDV7DR5D)

Xchouxer$21.014.7★1,0973%—flat

14

![Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D-JitjW+L.jpg) [**Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VGPY639)

Sofa Buddy$28.104.4★332%▲rising

15

![Sofa Buddy Couch Cup Holder & Organizer with USB Charging Ports Sofa Caddy for Drinks Remotes Snacks & More Perfect Couch Accessory with Anti-Slip Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416fyWPmPpL.jpg) [**Sofa Buddy Couch Cup Holder & Organizer with USB Charging Ports Sofa Caddy for Drinks Remotes Snacks & More Perfect Couch Accessory with Anti-Slip Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B38K4TYX)

Sofa Buddy$35.343.7★232%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 22 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Couch Buddy Couch Cup Holder Tray Real Acacia Wooden Caddy with Soft Silicone Snack and Drink Organizer- Perfect Movie Night Accessories for Bed Remote and Cup Holders for Sofa (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d7gEYIflL.jpg)**Couch Buddy Couch Cup Holder Tray Real Acacia Wooden Caddy with Soft Silicone Snack and Drink Organizer- Perfect Movie Night Accessories for Bed Remote and Cup Holders for Sofa (Black)** Couch Buddy**$31.22**4.6★208 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9QDP13P) [![CouchConsole Original Tray - Drinks & Snacks Sofa Caddy with Armrest Table with Phone Stand- TV Remote Control Storage and Organizer - for Living Rooms RV and Cars Black/Green](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ofp1e+geL.jpg)**CouchConsole Original Tray - Drinks & Snacks Sofa Caddy with Armrest Table with Phone Stand- TV Remote Control Storage and Organizer - for Living Rooms RV and Cars Black/Green** CouchConsole**$58.31**4.6★1,647 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LHV45LP) [![Couch Cup Holder Tray Silicone Couch Cup Holder Pillow Foam Bed Tray Snack Sofa Bed Caddy Organizer Beach Sofa Drink Holder Spill Proof Snack Caddy Removable Sofa Buddy Game Controller Kindle Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wfcR1RtVL.jpg)**Couch Cup Holder Tray Silicone Couch Cup Holder Pillow Foam Bed Tray Snack Sofa Bed Caddy Organizer Beach Sofa Drink Holder Spill Proof Snack Caddy Removable Sofa Buddy Game Controller Kindle Phone** CLESOO**$34.69**4.8★106 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH9NHP3Z) [![Heyife Couch Cup Holder Pillow Sofa and Bed Caddy for iPad Kindle Switch Game Controller Remotes Phones Small-Sized Cup & Drink Holder for Couch Bed Desk Car Beach Bathroom Cup Holder](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VX868utfL.jpg)**Heyife Couch Cup Holder Pillow Sofa and Bed Caddy for iPad Kindle Switch Game Controller Remotes Phones Small-Sized Cup & Drink Holder for Couch Bed Desk Car Beach Bathroom Cup Holder** Heyife**$18.37**4.3★449 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1SVZBJP) [![Nisdoing Couch Cup Holder Pillow Tray & Caddy - for Sofa Bed Car Man Cave | Keep Drinks at Hand & Spill-Proof Accessories for New Parents Camping Park Boat Beach Bathroom Cup Holder Gray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zm71m9+uL.jpg)**Nisdoing Couch Cup Holder Pillow Tray & Caddy - for Sofa Bed Car Man Cave | Keep Drinks at Hand & Spill-Proof Accessories for New Parents Camping Park Boat Beach Bathroom Cup Holder Gray** NISDOING**$18.50**4.7★779 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP2LH17V) [![Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch cup holder couch caddy sofa cup holder. The perfect couch accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418JgSiKizL.jpg)**Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch cup holder couch caddy sofa cup holder. The perfect couch accessory** Sofa Buddy**$39.38**4.7★267 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BCJ1K76) [![INNO STAGE Couch Cup Holder-Sofa Cup Holder Pillow | Couch Caddy Buddy | Drinks Cupholder Tray Organizer for Bed Rv Tv Car Man Cave Boat Remote Snacks| Present for Couch Potato(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RPbYfY+4L.jpg)**INNO STAGE Couch Cup Holder-Sofa Cup Holder Pillow | Couch Caddy Buddy | Drinks Cupholder Tray Organizer for Bed Rv Tv Car Man Cave Boat Remote Snacks| Present for Couch Potato(Black)** INNO STAGE**$29.58**4.2★414 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJMJWP3) [![Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TkbPYGaQL.jpg)**Sofa Buddy - Convenient Couch Cup Holder & Caddy Perfect Couch Accessory** Sofa Buddy**$26.94**4.4★33 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VGQC3K2)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Good Quality”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Super handy”*

**Strength**8%

*“The structure is sturdy”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“The size is right - small”*

**Storage Capacity**6%

*“will give me storage options”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Product is as advertised”*

**Portability**4%

*“Its super nice in the car for organization of smaller items without needing to take a whole bag with you”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Its such a good value”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“the no spill drink holder”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“It is doing its job well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**13%

*“it's very small”*

**Strength**8%

*“Not very sturdy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“Looks nothing like the picture”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Cheaply made”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“it's just a little clunky at its price point”*

**Durability**5%

*“Foam breaks apart easily”*

**Charging**3%

*“Additionally, I feel like the charging needs some work”*

**Wood Quality**3%

*“Not worth the issues of returning so a little wood glue”*

**Thickness**3%

*“It wasnt as deep as I thought it would be”*

**Color**2%

*“It can be tough to find in multiple colors”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall32% - Color9% - Strength9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Wood Quality4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Quality-Overall4% - Material Quality4% - Cushion2%