--- title: "sliding door cat door — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/pet-supplies/sliding-door-cat-door" last_updated: "2026-07-10T19:12:26.298Z" locale: en meta: description: "high returns (13.2%) — sliding door cat door doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "high returns (13.2%) — sliding door cat door doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "sliding door cat door — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **sliding door cat door** **Skip it****39/100 ** high returns (13.2%) — sliding door cat door doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$69K** **Growth (1y)** **+246.9%** **Products** **15** **Brands** **7** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **13** **Price range** **$95.22–$195.42** **Returns** **13.2%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **81** ×0.30 Competition **30** ×0.20 Quality gap **74** ×0.10 Returns **0** ×0.10 ## **Competition** - Hakuna Pets32% - Dreampedal26% - Ideal Pet Products20% - PetSafe15% - FAMIGRO3% - ARK DESIGN3% - Other (1 brands)2% The top 5 products take 70% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 7 brands and 13 sellers compete here. **Brands** **7 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **13** **Top 5 brand share** **95%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Cat Dog Door Insert for Sliding Patio Door - Sliding Glass Cat Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21wRkvZ5CHL.jpg) [**Cat Dog Door Insert for Sliding Patio Door - Sliding Glass Cat Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSLR1H1) Dreampedal$102.974.3★6124%▲rising 2 ![Hakuna Pets White Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Doors Small | Adjustable Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Install Locking Panel Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LfyCNdlOL.jpg) [**Hakuna Pets White Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Doors Small | Adjustable Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Install Locking Panel Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHMGBQTM) Hakuna Pets$124.873.9★18316%▲rising 3 ![PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door - No-Cut DIY Install Doggy Door for Renters - Aluminum Frame - Adjustable Height 75 7/8 to 80 11/16 - Ideal for Small Dogs Up to 15 lbs - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2125FYq1b2L.jpg) [**PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door - No-Cut DIY Install Doggy Door for Renters - Aluminum Frame - Adjustable Height 75 7/8 to 80 11/16 - Ideal for Small Dogs Up to 15 lbs - White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BC8GOO) PetSafe$171.774.4★25,93712%▼falling 4 ![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jXA1nGCjL.jpg) [**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001812WO2) Ideal Pet Products$123.564.3★9,02411%▲rising 5 ![Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Glass Min Height 55.12 to Max Height 84.25 UV-Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Pet Flap Easy Installation and Removal Small Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VDW3p3s2L.jpg) [**Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Glass Min Height 55.12 to Max Height 84.25 UV-Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Pet Flap Easy Installation and Removal Small Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW5ZZ5LY) Hakuna Pets$95.224.0★3117%▲rising 6 ![Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Doors Fits Door Track Min Ht 55.12 to Max Ht 84.25 UV Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Dog Door Easy Install and Removal Small White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hCR2WzQXL.jpg) [**Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Doors Fits Door Track Min Ht 55.12 to Max Ht 84.25 UV Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Dog Door Easy Install and Removal Small White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS5LT52J) Hakuna Pets$98.404.0★3116%▼falling 7 ![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 5 x 7 Flap Size White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214Yfu6L7oL.jpg) [**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 5 x 7 Flap Size White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UOIT22) Ideal Pet Products$113.584.3★9,0245%▼falling 8 ![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size Mill/Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vsu4pM9VL.jpg) [**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size Mill/Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UV4MH6) Ideal Pet Products$112.104.3★9,0244%▼falling 9 ![FAMIGRO Cat Door for Sliding Glass Door Patio Pet Door Insert for Sliding Door Height Adjustable from 44 to 84](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31G+tXRVk+L.jpg) [**FAMIGRO Cat Door for Sliding Glass Door Patio Pet Door Insert for Sliding Door Height Adjustable from 44 to 84**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18DK6XH) FAMIGRO$117.273.9★203%▼falling 10 ![Sliding Glass Pet Door Insert Up to 35lb for Doggie & Puppies Adjustable 77-81 Height Easy Install Aluminum Doggy Door with Lock Patio Access for Small Pets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xY5gpDV1L.jpg) [**Sliding Glass Pet Door Insert Up to 35lb for Doggie & Puppies Adjustable 77-81 Height Easy Install Aluminum Doggy Door with Lock Patio Access for Small Pets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8BNJQVM) ARK DESIGN$136.904.0★843%▲rising 11 ![VEVOR Dog Door for Sliding Glass Door 75 7/8-80 11/16 Adjustable Height Doggy Door for Sliding Doors Aluminum Frame Tempered Glass Pet Door with Hinge Structure Flap and Lock for Medium-Sized Dogs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31JeHPIhToL.jpg) [**VEVOR Dog Door for Sliding Glass Door 75 7/8-80 11/16 Adjustable Height Doggy Door for Sliding Doors Aluminum Frame Tempered Glass Pet Door with Hinge Structure Flap and Lock for Medium-Sized Dogs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLJXGJ4H) VEVOR$99.224.2★9552%▼falling 12 ![Hakuna Pets Black Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Glass Doors Small | Min Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Installation Durable Aluminum Frame Locking Panel Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SnhG+SERL.jpg) [**Hakuna Pets Black Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Glass Doors Small | Min Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Installation Durable Aluminum Frame Locking Panel Included**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHNM12K8) Hakuna Pets$129.653.9★1832%▼falling 13 ![Cat Dog Door for Sliding Glass Door - Sliding Glass Small Pets Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21l7JrLstBL.jpg) [**Cat Dog Door for Sliding Glass Door - Sliding Glass Small Pets Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1 Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSLVC2L) Dreampedal$107.904.0★552%▼falling 14 ![PetSafe 1-Piece Sliding Glass Pet Door for Dogs and Cats - Adjustable Height up to 80 11/16- Large Black No-Cut DIY Install Aluminum Patio Panel Insert Great for Renters or Seasonal Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Hz5j1vQNL.jpg) [**PetSafe 1-Piece Sliding Glass Pet Door for Dogs and Cats - Adjustable Height up to 80 11/16- Large Black No-Cut DIY Install Aluminum Patio Panel Insert Great for Renters or Seasonal Installation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPHX6YTP) PetSafe$195.424.4★25,9372%▼falling 15 ![PetSafe 1-Piece Sliding Glass Pet Door for Dogs & Cats - Adjustable Height up to 80 11/16- Medium Black No-Cut DIY Install Aluminum Patio Panel Insert Great for Renters or Seasonal Installation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BlZ6oRUPL.jpg) [**PetSafe 1-Piece Sliding Glass Pet Door for Dogs & Cats - Adjustable Height up to 80 11/16- Medium Black No-Cut DIY Install Aluminum Patio Panel Insert Great for Renters or Seasonal Installation**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPHXT3Q4) PetSafe$182.324.4★25,9371%▼falling ## **Product shelf** All 15 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Cat Dog Door Insert for Sliding Patio Door - Sliding Glass Cat Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21wRkvZ5CHL.jpg)**Cat Dog Door Insert for Sliding Patio Door - Sliding Glass Cat Door with Lockable Weather Proof Panel - Adjustable Height 76.38 to 81.1** Dreampedal**$102.97**4.3★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSLR1H1) [![Hakuna Pets White Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Doors Small | Adjustable Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Install Locking Panel Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21LfyCNdlOL.jpg)**Hakuna Pets White Glass Patio Pet Door for Sliding Doors Small | Adjustable Height 77.2 83.5 Damage-Free or Permanent Install Locking Panel Included** Hakuna Pets**$124.87**3.9★183 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHMGBQTM) [![PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door - No-Cut DIY Install Doggy Door for Renters - Aluminum Frame - Adjustable Height 75 7/8 to 80 11/16 - Ideal for Small Dogs Up to 15 lbs - White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2125FYq1b2L.jpg)**PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door - No-Cut DIY Install Doggy Door for Renters - Aluminum Frame - Adjustable Height 75 7/8 to 80 11/16 - Ideal for Small Dogs Up to 15 lbs - White** PetSafe**$171.77**4.4★25,937 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BC8GOO) [![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jXA1nGCjL.jpg)**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size White** Ideal Pet Products**$123.56**4.3★9,024 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001812WO2) [![Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Glass Min Height 55.12 to Max Height 84.25 UV-Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Pet Flap Easy Installation and Removal Small Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VDW3p3s2L.jpg)**Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Glass Min Height 55.12 to Max Height 84.25 UV-Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Pet Flap Easy Installation and Removal Small Black** Hakuna Pets**$95.22**4.0★311 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW5ZZ5LY) [![Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Doors Fits Door Track Min Ht 55.12 to Max Ht 84.25 UV Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Dog Door Easy Install and Removal Small White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hCR2WzQXL.jpg)**Hakuna Pets V2 Patio Pet Door Screen Insert Panel for Sliding Doors Fits Door Track Min Ht 55.12 to Max Ht 84.25 UV Resistant Mesh Locking Magnetic Dog Door Easy Install and Removal Small White** Hakuna Pets**$98.40**4.0★311 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS5LT52J) [![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 5 x 7 Flap Size White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/214Yfu6L7oL.jpg)**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 5 x 7 Flap Size White** Ideal Pet Products**$113.58**4.3★9,024 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UOIT22) [![Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size Mill/Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vsu4pM9VL.jpg)**Ideal Pet Products Aluminum Pet Patio Door Adjustable Height 77-5/8 to 80-3/8 7 x 11-1/4 Flap Size Mill/Silver** Ideal Pet Products**$112.10**4.3★9,024 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UV4MH6) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“Good quality, easy to assemble”* **Assembly/Installation**11% *“Easy install”* **Size-Overall**10% *“Fits great”* **Pet Friendly**10% *“My dog loves it”* **Strength**8% *“It appears to be very sturdy”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Easy to use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“Just as advertised”* **Value For Money**6% *“Good for the price”* **Design-Overall**4% *“Looks great”* **Weather Proof**3% *“Its fine for my house where temps are mild”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**21% *“DOES NOT FIT AS ITs SUPPOSED TO”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**14% *“Bad instructions”* **Assembly/Installation**13% *“Not easy to install”* **Locking Mechanism**5% *“lock mechanism does not work at all with our inset lock”* **Strength**5% *“is a bit flimsy”* **Value For Money**3% *“This cost us thousands in damages -”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Trash”* **Weather Proof**3% *“the weather stripping that comes with it is not enough”* **Comfort-Overall**2% *“It's not a comfortable in”* **Ease Of Use**1% *“has had difficulty adjusting to this one”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall69% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Escape Proof4% - Assembly/Installation3% - Compatibility-Overall3% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Locking Mechanism2% - Functionality-Overall2% - Quality-Overall1% - Color1%