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# **keep cats out of potted plants**

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

a small market ($47K/yr) — keep cats out of potted plants doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$47K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+385.0%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**23**

was 32 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Price range**

**$7.49–$29.74**

**Returns**

**1.9%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

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

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**92**

 ×0.30

Competition

**51**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**62**

 ×0.10

Returns

**85**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +385.0% year over year.

3K1KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Jan · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- Ley's18% - Legigo13% - phepetroll13% - Newtay8% - NRWRTY7% - Nature's Miracle5% - Other (17 brands)36%

The top 5 products take 56% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 23 brands and 28 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**23 **▼falling

was 32 a year ago

**Sellers**

**28**

**Top 5 brand share**

**59%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Gd02zprL.jpg) [**Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBST91J)

Ley's$17.614.0★3,49918%▼falling

2
![Legigo 4pcs Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring Tree Plant Protector Mat 11.8 Inch Natural Coco Coir Tree Mulch Ring Plant Pot Soil Cover Tree Rings Disc Plant Cover for Indoor Outdoor Plants Landscaping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lforrc58L.jpg) [**Legigo 4pcs Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring Tree Plant Protector Mat 11.8 Inch Natural Coco Coir Tree Mulch Ring Plant Pot Soil Cover Tree Rings Disc Plant Cover for Indoor Outdoor Plants Landscaping**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PH2WHRY)

Legigo$9.594.4★1,07513%▼falling

3
![phepetroll 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 11.8 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Animals Digging Stopper Indoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Balcony](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GglMyp5LL.jpg) [**phepetroll 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 11.8 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Animals Digging Stopper Indoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Balcony**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX9ZFF5F)

phepetroll$14.114.1★3713%▲rising

4
![Newtay 4 Pcs Plant Pot Grid Soil Protector Covers Cuttable Flower Protector from Animals Cat Squirrel Digging Stopper Plant Pot Cover with Stake for Indoor Outdoor Gardening (20.5 +11.8 Inch Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61forMlnolL.jpg) [**Newtay 4 Pcs Plant Pot Grid Soil Protector Covers Cuttable Flower Protector from Animals Cat Squirrel Digging Stopper Plant Pot Cover with Stake for Indoor Outdoor Gardening (20.5 +11.8 Inch Brown)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4YDNJH)

Newtay$21.863.9★2887%▲rising

5
![Natures Miracle Advanced Platinum Cat Pet Block Repellent Spray 8 Ounces Indoor Training Aid for Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314-J1IEK7L.jpg) [**Natures Miracle Advanced Platinum Cat Pet Block Repellent Spray 8 Ounces Indoor Training Aid for Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y2HCBPQ)

Nature's Miracle$8.143.6★2,7015%▲rising

6
![Adnee 6 Pcs 11.8 Inch Plant Pot Grids-Cuttable Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals-Indoor Round Planter Pots Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Plants Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51noX+tF-rL.jpg) [**Adnee 6 Pcs 11.8 Inch Plant Pot Grids-Cuttable Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals-Indoor Round Planter Pots Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Plants Protection**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTJW8NW)

Adnee$15.714.6★1684%▼falling

7
![COZYDIG 6Pcs Plant Pot Grids 11.8Inch Plant Pot Cover with 30 U-Shaped Nails Cat Proof Protector for Potted Plants Dig-Free Soil Cover & Flower Pot Grid Guard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JNK9rifvL.jpg) [**COZYDIG 6Pcs Plant Pot Grids 11.8Inch Plant Pot Cover with 30 U-Shaped Nails Cat Proof Protector for Potted Plants Dig-Free Soil Cover & Flower Pot Grid Guard**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBX2SDMJ)

COZYDIG$14.444.7★374%▲rising

8
![NRWRTY Cuttable Plant Pot Grid 15.7 W x 63 L Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals Black Cat Proof Houseplant Protector with Cable Ties & Ground Spikes Fits All Pot Shapes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MqezCH-EL.jpg) [**NRWRTY Cuttable Plant Pot Grid 15.7 W x 63 L Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals Black Cat Proof Houseplant Protector with Cable Ties & Ground Spikes Fits All Pot Shapes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSDZD6DG)

NRWRTY$16.794.8★154%▲rising

9
![Mesh Plant Cover from Animals 23.62x15.75x19.69 Heavy Duty Mesh Plant Cover for Cats Bird and Pest Full Enclosure Netting Guard for Vetgetable Fruite Protection Indoor/Outdoor Garden](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u8nyQBV3L.jpg) [**Mesh Plant Cover from Animals 23.62x15.75x19.69 Heavy Duty Mesh Plant Cover for Cats Bird and Pest Full Enclosure Netting Guard for Vetgetable Fruite Protection Indoor/Outdoor Garden**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F292M275)

Meonum$27.764.6★274%—flat

10

![ANPHSIN 3 Plant Pot Grid Cover Protectors from Animals - 20.8 Dia Cuttable Flower Pot Soil Cover with 36 Stakes Keep Cats Out of Potted Plants Indoor Cat Digging Stopper Baby Safety](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611uGsLq7UL.jpg) [**ANPHSIN 3 Plant Pot Grid Cover Protectors from Animals - 20.8 Dia Cuttable Flower Pot Soil Cover with 36 Stakes Keep Cats Out of Potted Plants Indoor Cat Digging Stopper Baby Safety**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M3PBYND)

ANPHSIN$26.644.2★3443%▼falling

11

![18 PCS Round Plant Protector from Animals 6Pack 12 x 12 Metal Plant Cages18Pcs Metal Mesh to Keep Animals Out Garden Protection Bunny Barricades Wire Plant Protectors for Rabbits Chicken Duck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51C-IqQc9UL.jpg) [**18 PCS Round Plant Protector from Animals 6Pack 12 x 12 Metal Plant Cages18Pcs Metal Mesh to Keep Animals Out Garden Protection Bunny Barricades Wire Plant Protectors for Rabbits Chicken Duck**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3T51JT6)

YEXEXINM$20.124.3★1242%▼falling

12

![ZeeDix 3 Pack Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring 11.8 Inch Coco Coir Tree Ring Mulch Mat 100% Natural Tree Protector Mat Plant Cover Ring Coconut Coir Discs Tree Mats Mulch Rings for Indoor Outdoor Plants](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Gjzm2L7OL.jpg) [**ZeeDix 3 Pack Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring 11.8 Inch Coco Coir Tree Ring Mulch Mat 100% Natural Tree Protector Mat Plant Cover Ring Coconut Coir Discs Tree Mats Mulch Rings for Indoor Outdoor Plants**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0852DLR9J)

ZeeDix$7.494.2★1,8522%▼falling

13

![Sandure 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 15.7 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Squirrels Digging and Animals Indoor Outdoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Garden Adapts to Different Pot Sizes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xFIImhmBL.jpg) [**Sandure 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 15.7 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Squirrels Digging and Animals Indoor Outdoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Garden Adapts to Different Pot Sizes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPCCCWSP)

Sandure$19.914.4★342%▲rising

14

![Bodhi 3-in-1 Cat & Kitten Training Aid - Cat Deterrent Spray for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Repellent to Establish Boundaries Keep Cats Off Furniture Protect Rugs & Plants - Made in USA (8 Fl Oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aVRKA172L.jpg) [**Bodhi 3-in-1 Cat & Kitten Training Aid - Cat Deterrent Spray for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Repellent to Establish Boundaries Keep Cats Off Furniture Protect Rugs & Plants - Made in USA (8 Fl Oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087HJ6199)

Bodhi Dog$16.083.4★12,8642%—flat

15

![QUTIING 13.7 Inch Plant Pot Grid from Animals Wooden Plant Pot Cover Indoor Plant Protector from Cats Flowerpot Decorative Cover.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31pgnkPHmHL.jpg) [**QUTIING 13.7 Inch Plant Pot Grid from Animals Wooden Plant Pot Cover Indoor Plant Protector from Cats Flowerpot Decorative Cover.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBVFK2QQ)

QUTIING$23.634.8★122%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Gd02zprL.jpg)**Leys 12 Pack Cat Deterrent Mat 6 x 8 in Scat Mat with Spikes Keep Cats Away from Plants Indoor Furniture & Outdoor Garden Fence Pet Repellent Barrier** Ley's**$17.61**4.0★3,499 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TBST91J) [![Legigo 4pcs Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring Tree Plant Protector Mat 11.8 Inch Natural Coco Coir Tree Mulch Ring Plant Pot Soil Cover Tree Rings Disc Plant Cover for Indoor Outdoor Plants Landscaping](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lforrc58L.jpg)**Legigo 4pcs Coconut Fiber Mulch Ring Tree Plant Protector Mat 11.8 Inch Natural Coco Coir Tree Mulch Ring Plant Pot Soil Cover Tree Rings Disc Plant Cover for Indoor Outdoor Plants Landscaping** Legigo**$9.59**4.4★1,075 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PH2WHRY) [![phepetroll 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 11.8 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Animals Digging Stopper Indoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Balcony](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GglMyp5LL.jpg)**phepetroll 6 Pack Plant Pot Grids - 11.8 Inch Cuttable Soil Cover Protector from Cats Animals Digging Stopper Indoor Plant Pot Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Balcony** phepetroll**$14.11**4.1★37 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX9ZFF5F) [![Newtay 4 Pcs Plant Pot Grid Soil Protector Covers Cuttable Flower Protector from Animals Cat Squirrel Digging Stopper Plant Pot Cover with Stake for Indoor Outdoor Gardening (20.5 +11.8 Inch Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61forMlnolL.jpg)**Newtay 4 Pcs Plant Pot Grid Soil Protector Covers Cuttable Flower Protector from Animals Cat Squirrel Digging Stopper Plant Pot Cover with Stake for Indoor Outdoor Gardening (20.5 +11.8 Inch Brown)** Newtay**$21.86**3.9★288 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V4YDNJH) [![Natures Miracle Advanced Platinum Cat Pet Block Repellent Spray 8 Ounces Indoor Training Aid for Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314-J1IEK7L.jpg)**Natures Miracle Advanced Platinum Cat Pet Block Repellent Spray 8 Ounces Indoor Training Aid for Cats** Nature's Miracle**$8.14**3.6★2,701 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y2HCBPQ) [![Adnee 6 Pcs 11.8 Inch Plant Pot Grids-Cuttable Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals-Indoor Round Planter Pots Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Plants Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51noX+tF-rL.jpg)**Adnee 6 Pcs 11.8 Inch Plant Pot Grids-Cuttable Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals-Indoor Round Planter Pots Soil Guard for Outdoor Garden Plants Protection** Adnee**$15.71**4.6★168 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTJW8NW) [![COZYDIG 6Pcs Plant Pot Grids 11.8Inch Plant Pot Cover with 30 U-Shaped Nails Cat Proof Protector for Potted Plants Dig-Free Soil Cover & Flower Pot Grid Guard](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JNK9rifvL.jpg)**COZYDIG 6Pcs Plant Pot Grids 11.8Inch Plant Pot Cover with 30 U-Shaped Nails Cat Proof Protector for Potted Plants Dig-Free Soil Cover & Flower Pot Grid Guard** COZYDIG**$14.44**4.7★37 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBX2SDMJ) [![NRWRTY Cuttable Plant Pot Grid 15.7 W x 63 L Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals Black Cat Proof Houseplant Protector with Cable Ties & Ground Spikes Fits All Pot Shapes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MqezCH-EL.jpg)**NRWRTY Cuttable Plant Pot Grid 15.7 W x 63 L Plant Pot Soil Covers Protectors from Animals Black Cat Proof Houseplant Protector with Cable Ties & Ground Spikes Fits All Pot Shapes** NRWRTY**$16.79**4.8★15 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSDZD6DG)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Plant Growth**12%

*“My plant is still healthy”*

**Ease Of Use**9%

*“Easy to use”*

**Smell**8%

*“thats about it the smell is strong”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Nice quality and easy to assemble”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“The size is accurate, I bought them for the appearance and versatility,”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“It's worth it”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**5%

*“These did work well to keep her out of the dirt”*

**Pet Friendly**5%

*“Good product to keep cats off”*

**Escape Proof**4%

*“Worked in keeping my cat off of surfaces”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**33%

*“Doesnt work well”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Not worth the price”*

**Smell**7%

*“The smell fades quickly”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“too small”*

**Spray/Flow**4%

*“thinking the first one had a defective bottle or sprayer”*

**Quality-Overall**3%

*“The pumps are also very low quality”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“The bottle leaks when spraying”*

**Strength**2%

*“Kind of brittle, break easily”*

**Certifications**1%

*“Cooper approved. not really lol”*

**Grip**1%

*“I wish the had non slip grips on the bottom instead of the adhesive dots”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall41% - Functionality-Overall14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Spray/Flow4% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Material Quality3% - Smell3% - Escape Proof2% - Strength2% - Sharpness2%