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# **hanging cat scratcher**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($44K/yr) — hanging cat scratcher doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$44K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+161.3%**

**Products**

**35**

**Brands**

**24**

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**42**

**Price range**

**$5.97–$35.86**

**Returns**

**1.4%**

**Rating**

**4.1★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**70**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**78**

 ×0.10

Returns

**89**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +161.3% year over year.

1K628Spike '24Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- SmartyKat31% - Dansydaisy18% - Kitty City6% - ENONCI6% - Garneck5% - REFLYING4% - Other (18 brands)30%

The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 42 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▼falling

was 27 a year ago

**Sellers**

**42**

**Top 5 brand share**

**67%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![SmartyKat Scratch Up Corrugated Hanging Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown Single Wide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410o4Jd2guL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Scratch Up Corrugated Hanging Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown Single Wide**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YQ5KJM)

SmartyKat$7.884.3★13,65214%▼falling

2
![Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Natural)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vHuckiDPL.jpg) [**Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Natural)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJS4T2MY)

Dansydaisy$16.923.6★769%—flat

3
![SmartyKat Super Scratcher+ Double Wide with Catnip Infusion Technology Corrugate Cat Scratch Pad Reversible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ag5usDGJL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Super Scratcher+ Double Wide with Catnip Infusion Technology Corrugate Cat Scratch Pad Reversible**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHH49SSD)

SmartyKat$10.834.6★3017%▲rising

4
![Kitty City Reversible/Double Use Hanging Scratcher 3-Pk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wVLVAWKqL.jpg) [**Kitty City Reversible/Double Use Hanging Scratcher 3-Pk**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2PGD6FX)

Kitty City$16.863.4★626%▼falling

5
![Garneck Hanging Cat Scratcher for Door Knobs: Sisal Scratch Pad Fish Shaped Door Knob Board with Rope Loop & Feather Mouse Toy for Indoor Cats Wall Floor Mat Sofa Couch Claw Care Kitten Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zh2QEgZL.jpg) [**Garneck Hanging Cat Scratcher for Door Knobs: Sisal Scratch Pad Fish Shaped Door Knob Board with Rope Loop & Feather Mouse Toy for Indoor Cats Wall Floor Mat Sofa Couch Claw Care Kitten Play**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6XWSRV6)

Garneck$15.724.0★125%▲rising

6
![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WgCWTgttL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH3Y1PGN)

SmartyKat$7.274.2★3735%—flat

7
![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UA+J3fgvL.jpg) [**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J4S692Q)

SmartyKat$17.294.6★8864%▼falling

8
![Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JGS2DWoGL.jpg) [**Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Brown)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSB6JC9B)

Dansydaisy$16.663.6★763%▼falling

9
![Hanging Cat Scratcher Cat Scratching Board Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Post Cat Scratch Pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410IdzxWE8L.jpg) [**Hanging Cat Scratcher Cat Scratching Board Cardboard Cat Scratcher Scratching Post Cat Scratch Pad**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD36ZVGF)

THAMIAO$7.204.1★843%▼falling

10

![Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Beige Log](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ixa5VcxVL.jpg) [**Best Pet Supplies Catify Cat Scratcher Fun Interactive Scratchers Posts Poles Claw Safe Furniture Saver Indoor Play Support Natural Cat Behaviors Heavy Duty - Beige Log**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLZJL5NZ)

Best Pet Supplies$16.704.0★223%▼falling

11

![2 Pack Softer Self Groomer with Catnip Wall Corner Massage Comb Scratcher Grooming Brush Tool for Long & Short Fur Kitten Cats Dogs (Gray)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cQL2hxeNL.jpg) [**2 Pack Softer Self Groomer with Catnip Wall Corner Massage Comb Scratcher Grooming Brush Tool for Long & Short Fur Kitten Cats Dogs (Gray)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0827BZZVQ)

yuntop$8.714.2★10,2223%▲rising

12

![Dansydaisy 4 Pcs 15 Inch Door Hanging Cat Scratcher Cardboard Cat Scratching Board Reversible Door Hanger Scratcher Kitty Scratching Post Pad Mat for Indoor Doorknob Wall Floor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518jQE7MKyL.jpg) [**Dansydaisy 4 Pcs 15 Inch Door Hanging Cat Scratcher Cardboard Cat Scratching Board Reversible Door Hanger Scratcher Kitty Scratching Post Pad Mat for Indoor Doorknob Wall Floor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDWX1GJC)

Dansydaisy$22.834.2★213%—flat

13

![ENONCI 23.6x15.8 Cat Wall Scratcher Mat with Nano Tape Anti Cats Scratch Furniture Couch Carpet Corner Protector for Indoor Trimmable Cat Scratching Pad Board Sofa Replacement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jBFyu7g1L.jpg) [**ENONCI 23.6x15.8 Cat Wall Scratcher Mat with Nano Tape Anti Cats Scratch Furniture Couch Carpet Corner Protector for Indoor Trimmable Cat Scratching Pad Board Sofa Replacement**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D28P68ZD)

ENONCI$9.843.9★1,5302%—flat

14

![Wall Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.6x7.8Corner Cat Scratcher Cat Scratch Pad Furniture Protector for Door & Wall Couch Durable Cat Scratching Board Easy Mount(Deep Brown 19.6x7.8)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mc-09LveL.jpg) [**Wall Cat Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.6x7.8Corner Cat Scratcher Cat Scratch Pad Furniture Protector for Door & Wall Couch Durable Cat Scratching Board Easy Mount(Deep Brown 19.6x7.8)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMWK4YV)

REFLYING$9.773.8★592%▲rising

15

![Graciadeco Carpet Cat Scratching Mat Sisal 2 Packs Sisal Fabric Large 23.6 x 15.7 Scratching Pad for Indoor Cats with Adhesive Hook Loop Tape Cat Scratching Rug Wall Scratchers for Indoor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S5blx-3bL.jpg) [**Graciadeco Carpet Cat Scratching Mat Sisal 2 Packs Sisal Fabric Large 23.6 x 15.7 Scratching Pad for Indoor Cats with Adhesive Hook Loop Tape Cat Scratching Rug Wall Scratchers for Indoor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCYKHW6Y)

Graciadeco$19.274.1★1,4232%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 35 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![SmartyKat Scratch Up Corrugated Hanging Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown Single Wide](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410o4Jd2guL.jpg)**SmartyKat Scratch Up Corrugated Hanging Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown Single Wide** SmartyKat**$7.88**4.3★13,652 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009YQ5KJM) [![Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Natural)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vHuckiDPL.jpg)**Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Natural)** Dansydaisy**$16.92**3.6★76 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJS4T2MY) [![SmartyKat Super Scratcher+ Double Wide with Catnip Infusion Technology Corrugate Cat Scratch Pad Reversible](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ag5usDGJL.jpg)**SmartyKat Super Scratcher+ Double Wide with Catnip Infusion Technology Corrugate Cat Scratch Pad Reversible** SmartyKat**$10.83**4.6★301 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHH49SSD) [![Kitty City Reversible/Double Use Hanging Scratcher 3-Pk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wVLVAWKqL.jpg)**Kitty City Reversible/Double Use Hanging Scratcher 3-Pk** Kitty City**$16.86**3.4★62 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2PGD6FX) [![Garneck Hanging Cat Scratcher for Door Knobs: Sisal Scratch Pad Fish Shaped Door Knob Board with Rope Loop & Feather Mouse Toy for Indoor Cats Wall Floor Mat Sofa Couch Claw Care Kitten Play](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417zh2QEgZL.jpg)**Garneck Hanging Cat Scratcher for Door Knobs: Sisal Scratch Pad Fish Shaped Door Knob Board with Rope Loop & Feather Mouse Toy for Indoor Cats Wall Floor Mat Sofa Couch Claw Care Kitten Play** Garneck**$15.72**4.0★12 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6XWSRV6) [![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WgCWTgttL.jpg)**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Corrugated Cat Scratcher and Scratch Pad for Cats Catnip Infused with Catnip Scratchers for Indoor Cats and Kittens Cardboard Scratching Post** SmartyKat**$7.27**4.2★373 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH3Y1PGN) [![SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UA+J3fgvL.jpg)**SmartyKat Super Scratcher Chaise Corrugated Cat Scratcher Catnip Infusion Technology - Brown One Size** SmartyKat**$17.29**4.6★886 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J4S692Q) [![Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JGS2DWoGL.jpg)**Dansydaisy 2 Pack Sisal Door Cat Scratching Mat Double Use Hanging Scratcher Wall Floor Mount Cat Scratch Mat Kitty Scratching Pad for Indoor Kitten with Hemp Rope 7.87x19.69(Regular Brown)** Dansydaisy**$16.66**3.6★76 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSB6JC9B)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Pet Friendly**33%

*“Cats love it”*

**Scratch Resistance**12%

*“does not scratch at it”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Great Deal”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Decent quality”*

**Durability**5%

*“Cute and durable”*

**Size-Overall**4%

*“The sizes are handy”*

**Strength**4%

*“So far its stable”*

**Assembly/Installation**4%

*“Easy assembly, nice size”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“its easy to remove”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**15%

*“the adhesive is weak”*

**Size-Overall**15%

*“Extremely small”*

**Durability**10%

*“Now its falling apart”*

**Assembly/Installation**6%

*“Difficult to put together”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Could have spent half the money”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“not very well made”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“messy”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Didnt realize this thing is made of cardboard”*

**Strength**2%

*“a bit flimsy”*

**Thickness**2%

*“But instead I discovered these are made of thin flimsy material”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Adhesion/Stickiness14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Material Quality8% - Assembly/Installation7% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Color6% - Functionality-Overall3% - Value For Money3% - Quality-Overall3%