--- title: "mushroom cat scratcher — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/mushroom-cat-scratcher" last_updated: "2026-07-10T19:12:54.331Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($71K/yr) — mushroom cat scratcher doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($71K/yr) — mushroom cat scratcher doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "mushroom cat scratcher — Niche Verdict: Skip it (51/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **mushroom cat scratcher** **Skip it****51/100 ** a small market ($71K/yr) — mushroom cat scratcher doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$71K** **Growth (1y)** **+163.3%** **Products** **33** **Brands** **26** was 32 a year ago **Sellers** **31** **Price range** **$5.14–$82.96** **Returns** **1.4%** **Rating** **4.3★** **Skip it** Scored 51/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **4** ×0.30 Growth **72** ×0.30 Competition **69** ×0.20 Quality gap **56** ×0.10 Returns **89** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +163.3% year over year. 8K4KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6× ## **Competition** - PETEPELA21% - Kicari10% - PETFROH8% - Himake8% - Walfront7% - TEWIWAP7% - Other (20 brands)40% The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 26 brands and 31 sellers compete here. **Brands** **26 **▼falling was 32 a year ago **Sellers** **31** **Top 5 brand share** **54%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![PETEPELA Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Tall Cat Scratcher Featuring with Natural Sisal Scratching Poles and Interactive Toy Ball for Kittens and Small Cats (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lBLh6c4fL.jpg) [**PETEPELA Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Tall Cat Scratcher Featuring with Natural Sisal Scratching Poles and Interactive Toy Ball for Kittens and Small Cats (Brown)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096XLQJDK) PETEPELA$25.714.4★2,08013%▼falling 2 ![PETFROH Cat Scratching Post Full Sisal Wrap Cat Tree Cute Mushroom Cat Tower Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.7Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LPJI4u9DL.jpg) [**PETFROH Cat Scratching Post Full Sisal Wrap Cat Tree Cute Mushroom Cat Tower Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.7Inch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZHWX23) PETFROH$39.754.6★508%▲rising 3 ![PETEPELA Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Scratcher Cute with 100% Sisal Covered Scratching Post & Pompoms Toy Mushroom Cat Post for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418DMy5RLVL.jpg) [**PETEPELA Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Scratcher Cute with 100% Sisal Covered Scratching Post & Pompoms Toy Mushroom Cat Post for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQC6ZSQP) PETEPELA$38.354.4★1,1218%▼falling 4 ![TEWIWAP Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Toys Cute Sisal Scratchers Post for Indoor Adults Kitten with Stable Base](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zNzGR9FyL.jpg) [**TEWIWAP Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Toys Cute Sisal Scratchers Post for Indoor Adults Kitten with Stable Base**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F322W39R) TEWIWAP$39.084.4★837%▼falling 5 ![BOWHAUS Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Sisal Rope and Interactive Hanging Ball 20 Inch Scratching Post for Indoor Cats and Kittens](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VAlup3E5L.jpg) [**BOWHAUS Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Sisal Rope and Interactive Hanging Ball 20 Inch Scratching Post for Indoor Cats and Kittens**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR9HM674) BOWHAUS$34.485.0★27%▲rising 6 ![Mushroom Cat Scratcher Cute Cat Scratching Post Durable Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Board Kitten Tree Cat Toy for Cats to Play and Care for Their Claws No Assembly Required](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5191yCBtQtL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratcher Cute Cat Scratching Post Durable Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Board Kitten Tree Cat Toy for Cats to Play and Care for Their Claws No Assembly Required**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZMNT2QY) Chzisuyy$35.464.1★1196%▼falling 7 ![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post 11 for Kitten & Small Cats Mini Cat Tree Stable Base Natural Sisal Scratcher with Hanging Ball Space Saving Indoor Cat Toy for Small Spaces and Apartments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415sYWpQHrL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post 11 for Kitten & Small Cats Mini Cat Tree Stable Base Natural Sisal Scratcher with Hanging Ball Space Saving Indoor Cat Toy for Small Spaces and Apartments**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTYT56J3) Walfront$26.673.8★175%▲rising 8 ![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413SGsBCpVL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL1PLQMJ) Himake$36.794.3★175%▲rising 9 ![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree 21.5 H Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Durable Solid Wood Turntable Toy Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Adult Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gXC5OhL1L.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree 21.5 H Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Durable Solid Wood Turntable Toy Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Adult Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYTTWQQ1) Kicari$37.924.2★1265%—flat 10 ![RAIN QUEEN Mushroom Cat Scratcher Post Mushroom Cat Tree & Cat Toys Scratching Posts for Indoor Cats with Natural Sisal Rope Cat Tower to Satisfy Cats Claw Instincts for Kittens Or Smaller Catcat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S9kqM3R-L.jpg) [**RAIN QUEEN Mushroom Cat Scratcher Post Mushroom Cat Tree & Cat Toys Scratching Posts for Indoor Cats with Natural Sisal Rope Cat Tower to Satisfy Cats Claw Instincts for Kittens Or Smaller Catcat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z5Z72PW) RAIN QUEEN$33.584.3★954%▼falling 11 ![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FcZ84ZExL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVFLKCYS) Himake$35.563.8★193%▼falling 12 ![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree 21.5 H Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Durable Solid Wood Turntable Toy Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Adult Cats-Blue](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511uEj1EXQL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree 21.5 H Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Durable Solid Wood Turntable Toy Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Adult Cats-Blue**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCRNRL5L) Kicari$30.084.2★1263%▲rising 13 ![Mellownido Cat House for Indoor Cats - Tree Hole Cat Bed Cave Hideaway](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pIvapsUTL.jpg) [**Mellownido Cat House for Indoor Cats - Tree Hole Cat Bed Cave Hideaway**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZ9SVJHV) Mellownido$30.994.6★1072%▲rising 14 ![Mushroom Cat Scratcher Tower Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Cat Scratching Post Sisal Kitty Activity Center for Indoor Cats & Kittens Sturdy Wide Base 25.2 Inch - Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419k1RoJlTL.jpg) [**Mushroom Cat Scratcher Tower Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Cat Scratching Post Sisal Kitty Activity Center for Indoor Cats & Kittens Sturdy Wide Base 25.2 Inch - Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVM98LCV) Puffluv$34.644.7★72%▲rising 15 ![PAWZ Road Cat Scratching Post Cactus Cat Scratcher Featuring with 3 Scratching Poles and Interactive Dangling Ball -Medium 23 Inches](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OSEiAmehL.jpg) [**PAWZ Road Cat Scratching Post Cactus Cat Scratcher Featuring with 3 Scratching Poles and Interactive Dangling Ball -Medium 23 Inches**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FD61C74) PAWZ Road$25.834.6★9,7712%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 33 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 33 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![PETEPELA Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Tall Cat Scratcher Featuring with Natural Sisal Scratching Poles and Interactive Toy Ball for Kittens and Small Cats (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lBLh6c4fL.jpg)**PETEPELA Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Tall Cat Scratcher Featuring with Natural Sisal Scratching Poles and Interactive Toy Ball for Kittens and Small Cats (Brown)** PETEPELA**$25.71**4.4★2,080 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096XLQJDK) [![PETFROH Cat Scratching Post Full Sisal Wrap Cat Tree Cute Mushroom Cat Tower Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.7Inch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LPJI4u9DL.jpg)**PETFROH Cat Scratching Post Full Sisal Wrap Cat Tree Cute Mushroom Cat Tower Scratcher for Indoor Cats 19.7Inch** PETFROH**$39.75**4.6★50 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHZHWX23) [![PETEPELA Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Scratcher Cute with 100% Sisal Covered Scratching Post & Pompoms Toy Mushroom Cat Post for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418DMy5RLVL.jpg)**PETEPELA Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Scratcher Cute with 100% Sisal Covered Scratching Post & Pompoms Toy Mushroom Cat Post for Indoor Cats** PETEPELA**$38.35**4.4★1,121 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQC6ZSQP) [![TEWIWAP Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Toys Cute Sisal Scratchers Post for Indoor Adults Kitten with Stable Base](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zNzGR9FyL.jpg)**TEWIWAP Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Interactive Ball Track Spring Ball Toys Cute Sisal Scratchers Post for Indoor Adults Kitten with Stable Base** TEWIWAP**$39.08**4.4★83 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F322W39R) [![BOWHAUS Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Sisal Rope and Interactive Hanging Ball 20 Inch Scratching Post for Indoor Cats and Kittens](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VAlup3E5L.jpg)**BOWHAUS Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Mushroom Cat Scratcher with Sisal Rope and Interactive Hanging Ball 20 Inch Scratching Post for Indoor Cats and Kittens** BOWHAUS**$34.48**5.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR9HM674) [![Mushroom Cat Scratcher Cute Cat Scratching Post Durable Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Board Kitten Tree Cat Toy for Cats to Play and Care for Their Claws No Assembly Required](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5191yCBtQtL.jpg)**Mushroom Cat Scratcher Cute Cat Scratching Post Durable Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Board Kitten Tree Cat Toy for Cats to Play and Care for Their Claws No Assembly Required** Chzisuyy**$35.46**4.1★119 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZMNT2QY) [![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post 11 for Kitten & Small Cats Mini Cat Tree Stable Base Natural Sisal Scratcher with Hanging Ball Space Saving Indoor Cat Toy for Small Spaces and Apartments](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415sYWpQHrL.jpg)**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post 11 for Kitten & Small Cats Mini Cat Tree Stable Base Natural Sisal Scratcher with Hanging Ball Space Saving Indoor Cat Toy for Small Spaces and Apartments** Walfront**$26.67**3.8★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTYT56J3) [![Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413SGsBCpVL.jpg)**Mushroom Cat Scratching Post Cat Tree Cute Cat Scratcher Tower with Interactive Ball Two-Layer Track Spring Ball Toys Mushroom Scratch Post Cat Sisal Scratcher with Catnip for Indoor Cats** Himake**$36.79**4.3★17 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL1PLQMJ) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Pet Friendly**20% *“Cat approved”* **Fun/Entertainment Experience**10% *“keeps him very entertained”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“Great quality”* **Size-Overall**8% *“that size truly makes a difference”* **Durability**6% *“Super cute and durable”* **Design-Overall**5% *“Very well made”* **Soft Feel**4% *“They are soft”* **Strength**4% *“sturdy”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy assembly”* **Value For Money**3% *“Good price”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**20% *“They are large”* **Durability**10% *“breaks quickly”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“Problem is the quality isnt great”* **Strength**4% *“very flimsy”* **Weight Light**3% *“Not heavy enough”* **Material Quality**3% *“Cheap materials”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Product size description is a lie”* **Color**2% *“- the green in front of the house is a bit bumpy”* **Value For Money**2% *“It wasn't worth the cost”* **Grip**2% *“One gripe I have is that this bed doesn't stay in place too well”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall50% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Quality-Overall4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Durability3% - Material Quality3% - Strength2% - Smell2% - Shape/Style2%