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# **cat carpet protector for doorway**

**Skip it****39/100 **

a small market ($73K/yr) — cat carpet protector for doorway doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$73K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+183.2%**

**Products**

**10**

**Brands**

**8**

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Price range**

**$10.01–$22.81**

**Returns**

**2.9%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**4**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**9**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**56**

 ×0.10

Returns

**77**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +183.2% year over year.

3K1KPrime Day '24Spike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

## **Competition**

- Uross53% - Oroonoko15% - THAMIAO13% - KittySmart7% - Panther Armor4% - KARASENO3% - Other (2 brands)6%

The top 5 products capture 84% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 8 brands and 10 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**8 **▼falling

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**10**

**Top 5 brand share**

**91%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Uross Carpet Protector for Pets - Cat Scratch Guard Mat Anti Scratch Under Door Guard Easy to Cut Plastic 3.6FT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hHEYyRg6L.jpg) [**Uross Carpet Protector for Pets - Cat Scratch Guard Mat Anti Scratch Under Door Guard Easy to Cut Plastic 3.6FT**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZR7HTD)

Uross$14.894.5★2,39847%▼falling

2
![THAMIAO Carpet Protector for cat Dog Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat from Scratching Easy to Cut Non Slip Plastic Carpet Scratch Stopper Cat Scratch Guard Carpet 3.6FT(Clear 1pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r8-V-FmUL.jpg) [**THAMIAO Carpet Protector for cat Dog Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat from Scratching Easy to Cut Non Slip Plastic Carpet Scratch Stopper Cat Scratch Guard Carpet 3.6FT(Clear 1pcs)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7J4R3P1)

THAMIAO$10.014.3★29413%▲rising

3
![Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector Repellent Barrier for Doorway Corner Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Clear 3.6FT-1pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617m2s8XVyL.jpg) [**Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector Repellent Barrier for Doorway Corner Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Clear 3.6FT-1pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZSFVGBV)

Oroonoko$13.754.4★58612%▲rising

4
![KittySmart Carpet Scratch Stopper-Stop Cats from Scratching Carpets at Doorways Instantly-PRECUT to Fit Your Door-Requires No Cutting or Modification-5 Year Warranty-Patented](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OW6j2w7WL.jpg) [**KittySmart Carpet Scratch Stopper-Stop Cats from Scratching Carpets at Doorways Instantly-PRECUT to Fit Your Door-Requires No Cutting or Modification-5 Year Warranty-Patented**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D00MXZ2)

KittySmart$22.814.5★5,7877%▼falling

5
![Uross Carpet Protector for Pets -3.6FT Black Round Corner Plastic Under Door Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Cat Scratch Carpet Protector Mat Stop Cats from Scratching](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-2HpyE-L.jpg) [**Uross Carpet Protector for Pets -3.6FT Black Round Corner Plastic Under Door Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Cat Scratch Carpet Protector Mat Stop Cats from Scratching**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D12W82DG)

Uross$14.884.2★3415%▼falling

6
![Panther Armor Scratch-Proof Carpet Protector for Pets Plastic Rug Runner and Cover 12.2 x 43 inches Cat Scratch Protector for Doorway Stop Cat from Scratching Door Mat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YTTz6GPqL.jpg) [**Panther Armor Scratch-Proof Carpet Protector for Pets Plastic Rug Runner and Cover 12.2 x 43 inches Cat Scratch Protector for Doorway Stop Cat from Scratching Door Mat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFP2L3J)

Panther Armor$16.794.2★1784%▲rising

7
![Karaseno Anti Cat Scratch Tape 3 inches x 30 Yards Pet Training Tape 100% Transparent Clear Double Sided Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape Furniture Protector for Couch Carpet Doors Pet & Kid Safe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QsICSpoiL.jpg) [**Karaseno Anti Cat Scratch Tape 3 inches x 30 Yards Pet Training Tape 100% Transparent Clear Double Sided Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape Furniture Protector for Couch Carpet Doors Pet & Kid Safe**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083M54ZGH)

KARASENO$12.024.2★4,9983%▼falling

8
![Borozo Carpet Protector for Cats & Dogs 3.6 Ft Clear PVC Doorway Mat Heavy Duty Anti Scratch Threshold Protector Non-Slip Pet Damage Guard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jmQeCiO+L.jpg) [**Borozo Carpet Protector for Cats & Dogs 3.6 Ft Clear PVC Doorway Mat Heavy Duty Anti Scratch Threshold Protector Non-Slip Pet Damage Guard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ3SSJQD)

Borozo$19.854.5★293%▲rising

9
![Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Black 3.6FT-1pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4131N31McbL.jpg) [**Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Black 3.6FT-1pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFW41QL5)

Oroonoko$15.934.4★5863%▲rising

10

![HugsandTails Pet Carpet Protector - Doorway Damage Deterrent and Scratch-Stopper for Cats Dogs and Pets Heavy-Duty PVC Runner Cut to Fit Clear 15 Inches x 48 Inches Made in The USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qdcosf15L.jpg) [**HugsandTails Pet Carpet Protector - Doorway Damage Deterrent and Scratch-Stopper for Cats Dogs and Pets Heavy-Duty PVC Runner Cut to Fit Clear 15 Inches x 48 Inches Made in The USA**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHZ99PK7)

HugsandTails$13.324.2★8303%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 10 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Uross Carpet Protector for Pets - Cat Scratch Guard Mat Anti Scratch Under Door Guard Easy to Cut Plastic 3.6FT](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hHEYyRg6L.jpg)**Uross Carpet Protector for Pets - Cat Scratch Guard Mat Anti Scratch Under Door Guard Easy to Cut Plastic 3.6FT** Uross**$14.89**4.5★2,398 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRZR7HTD) [![THAMIAO Carpet Protector for cat Dog Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat from Scratching Easy to Cut Non Slip Plastic Carpet Scratch Stopper Cat Scratch Guard Carpet 3.6FT(Clear 1pcs)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r8-V-FmUL.jpg)**THAMIAO Carpet Protector for cat Dog Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat from Scratching Easy to Cut Non Slip Plastic Carpet Scratch Stopper Cat Scratch Guard Carpet 3.6FT(Clear 1pcs)** THAMIAO**$10.01**4.3★294 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7J4R3P1) [![Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector Repellent Barrier for Doorway Corner Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Clear 3.6FT-1pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617m2s8XVyL.jpg)**Carpet Protector for Pets Cat Carpet Protector Repellent Barrier for Doorway Corner Anti Scratch Under Door Cat Scratch Protector Mat Easy to Cut Plastic Stopper (Clear 3.6FT-1pack)** Oroonoko**$13.75**4.4★586 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZSFVGBV) [![KittySmart Carpet Scratch Stopper-Stop Cats from Scratching Carpets at Doorways Instantly-PRECUT to Fit Your Door-Requires No Cutting or Modification-5 Year Warranty-Patented](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OW6j2w7WL.jpg)**KittySmart Carpet Scratch Stopper-Stop Cats from Scratching Carpets at Doorways Instantly-PRECUT to Fit Your Door-Requires No Cutting or Modification-5 Year Warranty-Patented** KittySmart**$22.81**4.5★5,787 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D00MXZ2) [![Uross Carpet Protector for Pets -3.6FT Black Round Corner Plastic Under Door Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Cat Scratch Carpet Protector Mat Stop Cats from Scratching](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B-2HpyE-L.jpg)**Uross Carpet Protector for Pets -3.6FT Black Round Corner Plastic Under Door Cat Carpet Protector for Doorway Anti Cat Scratch Carpet Protector Mat Stop Cats from Scratching** Uross**$14.88**4.2★341 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D12W82DG) [![Panther Armor Scratch-Proof Carpet Protector for Pets Plastic Rug Runner and Cover 12.2 x 43 inches Cat Scratch Protector for Doorway Stop Cat from Scratching Door Mat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YTTz6GPqL.jpg)**Panther Armor Scratch-Proof Carpet Protector for Pets Plastic Rug Runner and Cover 12.2 x 43 inches Cat Scratch Protector for Doorway Stop Cat from Scratching Door Mat** Panther Armor**$16.79**4.2★178 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJFP2L3J) [![Karaseno Anti Cat Scratch Tape 3 inches x 30 Yards Pet Training Tape 100% Transparent Clear Double Sided Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape Furniture Protector for Couch Carpet Doors Pet & Kid Safe](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QsICSpoiL.jpg)**Karaseno Anti Cat Scratch Tape 3 inches x 30 Yards Pet Training Tape 100% Transparent Clear Double Sided Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape Furniture Protector for Couch Carpet Doors Pet & Kid Safe** KARASENO**$12.02**4.2★4,998 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083M54ZGH) [![Borozo Carpet Protector for Cats & Dogs 3.6 Ft Clear PVC Doorway Mat Heavy Duty Anti Scratch Threshold Protector Non-Slip Pet Damage Guard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jmQeCiO+L.jpg)**Borozo Carpet Protector for Cats & Dogs 3.6 Ft Clear PVC Doorway Mat Heavy Duty Anti Scratch Threshold Protector Non-Slip Pet Damage Guard** Borozo**$19.85**4.5★29 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ3SSJQD)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Use**14%

*“Easy to Use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“As advertised”*

**Scratch Resistance**11%

*“It's perfect to keep my cats from scratching furniture”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Good quality, stays in place”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Worth the money”*

**Durability**6%

*“Very durable”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“The size was accurate”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**5%

*“It sticks well”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“Easy to clean”*

**Thickness**3%

*“This is really good thick quality tape”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**14%

*“Too small”*

**Adhesion/Stickiness**12%

*“Very sticky”*

**Thickness**7%

*“The plastic is thick”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“wish it wasnt so expensive”*

**Grip**5%

*“It does not hook, connect, or grip the carpet”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“wasn't super easy either”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Does not work”*

**Color**4%

*“Do not like the color”*

**Smell**3%

*“Smells so bad”*

**Durability**2%

*“My cats tore it off within hours”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall55% - Adhesion/Stickiness9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Functionality-Overall6% - Material Quality3% - Thickness2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Grip2% - Value For Money2% - Color1%