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# **digging tools**

**Skip it****37/100 **

a small market ($29K/yr) — digging tools doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$29K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+48.5%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**6**

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**12**

**Price range**

**$11.57–$168.82**

**Returns**

**2.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 37/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**50**

 ×0.30

Competition

**46**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +48.5% year over year.

1K523Spike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.0×

## **Competition**

- Power Planter60% - K-Brands25% - TCBWFY7% - MAXCCINO3% - SYITCUN3% - XtremepowerUS2%

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 6 brands and 12 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**6 **▼falling

was 9 a year ago

**Sellers**

**12**

**Top 5 brand share**

**98%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3x12 Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Diggers Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Digging Tool- 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+WUfUULiL.jpg) [**Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3x12 Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Diggers Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Digging Tool- 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015Z3P60)

Power Planter$31.544.6★3,84927%▲rising

2
![K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2 Pack 1.6 x 16 Inch & 3.5 x 16 Inch Set Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41agKhheHlL.jpg) [**K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2 Pack 1.6 x 16 Inch & 3.5 x 16 Inch Set Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QCFJ7JC)

K-Brands$23.114.5★6,96912%▼falling

3
![Power Planter Extended Length Garden Auger Drill Bit 3 x 24 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Auger Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs and Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ns1baSvUL.jpg) [**Power Planter Extended Length Garden Auger Drill Bit 3 x 24 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Auger Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs and Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VTXZ40)

Power Planter$48.164.6★8649%▲rising

4
![Auger Drill Bit for Planting 3 Pack with Extension - Spiral Hole Planter for Bulbs Fence Posts and Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Hex Drive Drill- Gardening Hole Digger Yard Tools - Garden Drill Attachments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nRnb515oL.jpg) [**Auger Drill Bit for Planting 3 Pack with Extension - Spiral Hole Planter for Bulbs Fence Posts and Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Hex Drive Drill- Gardening Hole Digger Yard Tools - Garden Drill Attachments**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP7T98FB)

K-Brands$27.434.5★9106%▲rising

5
![Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 5 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting 5 and 6 Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-OV59k8nL.jpg) [**Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 5 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting 5 and 6 Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8145NE)

Power Planter$102.304.7★2825%▼falling

6
![Power Planter Flower Planting Auger & Grass Plug Tool - Compact Auger Drill Bit for Planting Flowers & Grass Plugs - Garden Digging Tool for Soil & Sand - 2 x 7 Long with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lztKA3+mL.jpg) [**Power Planter Flower Planting Auger & Grass Plug Tool - Compact Auger Drill Bit for Planting Flowers & Grass Plugs - Garden Digging Tool for Soil & Sand - 2 x 7 Long with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SBPILRK)

Power Planter$24.774.6★7225%▼falling

7
![Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Drill Auger Bit (3x12) - Designed for Planting Digging Holes Paint Mixing Cement Mixing and Home Projects - Made of Steel with a 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive (Lime Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GbccrX1RL.jpg) [**Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Drill Auger Bit (3x12) - Designed for Planting Digging Holes Paint Mixing Cement Mixing and Home Projects - Made of Steel with a 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive (Lime Green)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QCGV51)

Power Planter$37.914.6★3,8495%▲rising

8
![Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 7 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting Gallon Potted Plants and Post Holes Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Sand Soil & Clay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BqpU5AP7L.jpg) [**Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 7 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting Gallon Potted Plants and Post Holes Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Sand Soil & Clay**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P81444E)

Power Planter$116.294.5★2414%▼falling

9
![Auger Drill Bit for Planting 4 Pack Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4106IGGhnxL.jpg) [**Auger Drill Bit for Planting 4 Pack Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL5QJPQ)

K-Brands$28.434.5★6,9694%▲rising

10

![K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 4 x 12 Inch - Garden Spiral Hole Drill Planter for Bulb Planting Bedding Plants Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Inch Hex Drive Drill](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Gcz9ZpOML.jpg) [**K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 4 x 12 Inch - Garden Spiral Hole Drill Planter for Bulb Planting Bedding Plants Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Inch Hex Drive Drill**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6R7RKT8)

K-Brands$17.834.5★6,9694%▲rising

11

![TCBWFY Auger Drill Bit for Planting 1.6x16.5inch Extended Length Garden Auger Spiral Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs Flowers Post Hole Digger for 3/8Hex Drill](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pT1UYxXPL.jpg) [**TCBWFY Auger Drill Bit for Planting 1.6x16.5inch Extended Length Garden Auger Spiral Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs Flowers Post Hole Digger for 3/8Hex Drill**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T7YP6V4)

TCBWFY$11.574.4★14,5564%—flat

12

![MAXCCINO Auger Drill Bit for Planting Set of 4 Garden Ground Earth Spiral Drill Bit for 3/8 Hex Drive Drill for Post Hole Digger Bulb Bedding Digging Plant Rapid Planter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fpWV8rsHL.jpg) [**MAXCCINO Auger Drill Bit for Planting Set of 4 Garden Ground Earth Spiral Drill Bit for 3/8 Hex Drive Drill for Post Hole Digger Bulb Bedding Digging Plant Rapid Planter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B4R5XTX)

MAXCCINO$23.634.6★2,1783%—flat

13

![SYITCUN 4X16 Heavy-Duty Auger Drill Bit for Planting - Garden Spiral Drill Bit - Bulb Planter Tool & Post Hole Digger - 3/8 Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CruiDXD8L.jpg) [**SYITCUN 4X16 Heavy-Duty Auger Drill Bit for Planting - Garden Spiral Drill Bit - Bulb Planter Tool & Post Hole Digger - 3/8 Hex Drive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDCH1WGP)

SYITCUN$18.854.4★6,6123%▲rising

14

![4 x 16 Inch Auger Drill Bit for PlantingGarden Spiral Hole Drill Planter for Bulbs Bedding Plants & Umbrella Holes|3/8 Hex Drive|The Ultimate Bulb Planter Tool for Cordless Drill](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314HH70BrHL.jpg) [**4 x 16 Inch Auger Drill Bit for PlantingGarden Spiral Hole Drill Planter for Bulbs Bedding Plants & Umbrella Holes|3/8 Hex Drive|The Ultimate Bulb Planter Tool for Cordless Drill**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F12MYTFN)

TCBWFY$20.084.4★14,5562%▲rising

15

![Power Planter Bulb & Bedding Black Auger Bit (3x7) with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive for Bulb Planting and Gardening Equipment for Grass and The Lawn Mixing Paint Earth Auger for Home Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31b8EFh2JQL.jpg) [**Power Planter Bulb & Bedding Black Auger Bit (3x7) with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive for Bulb Planting and Gardening Equipment for Grass and The Lawn Mixing Paint Earth Auger for Home Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015Z3OZ2)

Power Planter$27.834.5★3,5812%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3x12 Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Diggers Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Digging Tool- 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21+WUfUULiL.jpg)**Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Auger- 3x12 Drill Bit Hole Digger for Post Diggers Digging Holes- Bulb Planter Tool- Auger Drill for Planting- Garden Digging Tool- 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive** Power Planter**$31.54**4.6★3,849 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015Z3P60) [![K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2 Pack 1.6 x 16 Inch & 3.5 x 16 Inch Set Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41agKhheHlL.jpg)**K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting 2 Pack 1.6 x 16 Inch & 3.5 x 16 Inch Set Garden Spiral Hole and Bulb Planter Tool for Umbrella Holes - Compatible with 3/8 Inch Hex Drive** K-Brands**$23.11**4.5★6,969 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QCFJ7JC) [![Power Planter Extended Length Garden Auger Drill Bit 3 x 24 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Auger Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs and Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ns1baSvUL.jpg)**Power Planter Extended Length Garden Auger Drill Bit 3 x 24 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Auger Drill Bit for Planting Bulbs and Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand** Power Planter**$48.16**4.6★864 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VTXZ40) [![Auger Drill Bit for Planting 3 Pack with Extension - Spiral Hole Planter for Bulbs Fence Posts and Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Hex Drive Drill- Gardening Hole Digger Yard Tools - Garden Drill Attachments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nRnb515oL.jpg)**Auger Drill Bit for Planting 3 Pack with Extension - Spiral Hole Planter for Bulbs Fence Posts and Umbrella Holes - 3/8 Hex Drive Drill- Gardening Hole Digger Yard Tools - Garden Drill Attachments** K-Brands**$27.43**4.5★910 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP7T98FB) [![Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 5 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting 5 and 6 Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-OV59k8nL.jpg)**Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 5 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting 5 and 6 Potted Plants Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Clay Soil and Sand** Power Planter**$102.30**4.7★282 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8145NE) [![Power Planter Flower Planting Auger & Grass Plug Tool - Compact Auger Drill Bit for Planting Flowers & Grass Plugs - Garden Digging Tool for Soil & Sand - 2 x 7 Long with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lztKA3+mL.jpg)**Power Planter Flower Planting Auger & Grass Plug Tool - Compact Auger Drill Bit for Planting Flowers & Grass Plugs - Garden Digging Tool for Soil & Sand - 2 x 7 Long with 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive** Power Planter**$24.77**4.6★722 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SBPILRK) [![Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Drill Auger Bit (3x12) - Designed for Planting Digging Holes Paint Mixing Cement Mixing and Home Projects - Made of Steel with a 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive (Lime Green)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GbccrX1RL.jpg)**Power Planter DIY Guru Garden Drill Auger Bit (3x12) - Designed for Planting Digging Holes Paint Mixing Cement Mixing and Home Projects - Made of Steel with a 3/8 Non-Slip Hex Drive (Lime Green)** Power Planter**$37.91**4.6★3,849 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6QCGV51) [![Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 7 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting Gallon Potted Plants and Post Holes Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Sand Soil & Clay](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21BqpU5AP7L.jpg)**Power Planter Auger Drill Bit Extension 7 x 28 with 1/2 Non-Slip Hex Drive Garden Auger for Planting Gallon Potted Plants and Post Holes Garden Digging Tool for Dirt Sand Soil & Clay** Power Planter**$116.29**4.5★241 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P81444E)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Use**20%

*“Easy and quick to use”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Excellent quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**15%

*“Product as described”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Excellent value”*

**Strength**9%

*“the unit is very powerful”*

**Durability**5%

*“Very durable”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“good fit”*

**Weight Heavy**3%

*“These are seriously heavy duty”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**2%

*“it works for softer dirt”*

**Plant Growth**2%

*“it works well in a variety of soils”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**18%

*“Questionable Durability”*

**Size-Overall**14%

*“that is commonly too big”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Poor quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“Deceiving”*

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“Won't work”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“not pull back out easily”*

**Strength**5%

*“because this can break a hand”*

**Compatibility-Overall**2%

*“did not fit my drill”*

**Add-Ons/Attachments**2%

*“I can not find an extension that fits it”*

**Grip**2%

*“the clutch kept slipping”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall37% - Functionality-Overall14% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Compatibility-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money3% - Product Condition2% - Strength2% - Add-Ons/Attachments2% - Durability2%