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title: "Mounting Squares — $58K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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  description: "Niche score 48/100 · $58K/yr market · 65K searches/yr · $7.64 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **mounting squares**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($3.71–$13.34) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 15Growth 24Conversion 94Competition 59Returns 90Price range 0Avg price 21Brand share 33Review moat 46Quality gap 79

**Conversion**

**Great****11.7%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Returns**

**Great****1.2%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.2★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Good****49%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Okay****1,884.97**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Okay****85%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Growth**

**Bad****-2.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Avg price**

**Bad****$7.64**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Market size**

**Bad****$58K**

$58K/yr · 65K searches

**Price range**

**Bad****$3.71–$13.34**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, mounting squares is a $58K/yr Amazon United States market (65K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 85% of demand. Demand peaks in Aug. Verdict: Skip it — 48/100.

Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **mounting squares market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**13K–15K**</dd><dd>avg 250–500/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$96K–$115K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**11.7%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#451**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**100%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**71%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**0.0%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**46 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**168 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**15 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**141**

**Top-5 brand share**

**85%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**49%**

Top 20: 90%

**Open market**

**12%**

- Scotch52% - 3M16% - Scrapbook Adhesives8% - Moeey5% - Bulina4% - Scotch-Mount3% - Open — no brand owns it (9 brands, 12%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -2.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K2KSpike '24Black Friday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.9×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/mounting-squares/trend)

## **Top mounting squares search terms**

- **mounting squares**25K/yr-5.5%9.9% conv. - **scotch removable mounting squares**11K/yr+9.6%11.9% conv. - **3m mounting squares**6K/yr-2.8%11.1% conv. - **scotch mounting squares**6K/yr-4.8%13.9% conv. - **removable mounting squares**5K/yr+0.4%11.0% conv. - **3m adhesive squares**5K/yr-26.6%6.5% conv. - **3m double sided tape squares**3K/yr+36.7%6.7% conv. - **command squares**3K/yr-5.2%12.5% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/mounting-squares/search-terms)

## **Top mounting squares products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$2K8%$5K12%$7K16%$9K1101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Scotch Removable Clear Double-Sided Mounting Squares 35 Counts 0.68 x 0.68 in Holds Up to 1 lbs. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Designed for Hanging Artwork Photos & Cards (859)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513tyIzMLaL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Clear Double-Sided Mounting Squares 35 Counts 0.68 x 0.68 in Holds Up to 1 lbs. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Designed for Hanging Artwork Photos & Cards (859)**Scotch**$3.80**4.0★478 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z4A7) [2![3M Scotch 311DC Heavy Duty 1-Inch Mounting Squares 48 Squares (2 Sets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xj8iqWwfL.jpg)**3M Scotch 311DC Heavy Duty 1-Inch Mounting Squares 48 Squares (2 Sets)**3M**$10.39**4.6★687 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM7VDNL) [3![Scotch Restickable Squares 0.5x0.5 72 Count Clear Double-Sided Mounting Pre-Cut Squares Remove Cleanly Photo-Safe Adhesive Mess-Free Application (R103)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YaTcJqa3L.jpg)**Scotch Restickable Squares 0.5x0.5 72 Count Clear Double-Sided Mounting Pre-Cut Squares Remove Cleanly Photo-Safe Adhesive Mess-Free Application (R103)**Scotch**$5.21**4.2★3,353 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NNEI94) [4![Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 16 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.7 in. x 0.7 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (108AMS-SQ-16)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SyLptFsUL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 16 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.7 in. x 0.7 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (108AMS-SQ-16)**Scotch**$3.77**4.1★2,553 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ3LM1XY) [5![Moeey Double Sided Adhesive Pads Heavy Duty Mounting Tape 48Pcs 3mm Thickness Pre-Cut Foam Tape Super-Sticky Black Strong Pads Rectangle Shape Waterproof for Walls Picture Car Home Office](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51NpVGE0LDL.jpg)**Moeey Double Sided Adhesive Pads Heavy Duty Mounting Tape 48Pcs 3mm Thickness Pre-Cut Foam Tape Super-Sticky Black Strong Pads Rectangle Shape Waterproof for Walls Picture Car Home Office**Moeey**$6.42**4.4★2,113 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZL272TN)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Command Adjustables Repositionable Mounting Squares 17812-48ES 48 Squares](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZnpBMl1aL.jpg)**Command Adjustables Repositionable Mounting Squares 17812-48ES 48 Squares**3M**$6.59**1 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRFPLTR) [![3M Double Sided Adhesive Square 11 50 Pcs Waterfroof Removable](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418ipqmaA+L.jpg)**3M Double Sided Adhesive Square 11 50 Pcs Waterfroof Removable**Bulina**$9.74**113 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJN8VXD) [![Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares White 36 Squares per Pack 0.45 in x 0.45 in Easy Stick-ON Design (108AMS-SM36ESF)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J0a6+ESGL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares White 36 Squares per Pack 0.45 in x 0.45 in Easy Stick-ON Design (108AMS-SM36ESF)**Scotch**$3.71**2,553 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJFX9JDN) [![Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 16 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.7 in. x 0.7 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (108AMS-SQ-16)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SyLptFsUL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 16 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.7 in. x 0.7 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (108AMS-SQ-16)**Scotch**$3.77**2,553 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ3LM1XY) [![Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 432 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.45 in. x 0.45 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (7225AMS-ESF)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QYdvxP6dL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares 432 Pre-Cut Foam Squares 0.45 in. x 0.45 in. Removes Easily Without Leaving Any Residue Photo-Safe Mess-Free Application (7225AMS-ESF)**Scotch**$10.82**484 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ4JBX7N)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Command Adjustables Repositionable Mounting Squares 17812-48ES 48 Squares](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZnpBMl1aL.jpg)**Command Adjustables Repositionable Mounting Squares 17812-48ES 48 Squares**3M**$6.59**1.0★**▲ 324%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTRFPLTR) [![3M Double Sided Adhesive Square 11 50 Pcs Waterfroof Removable](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418ipqmaA+L.jpg)**3M Double Sided Adhesive Square 11 50 Pcs Waterfroof Removable**Bulina**$9.74**4.3★**▲ 184%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLJN8VXD) [![Scotch Removable Mounting Squares 1 in x 1 in Double-Sided Foam 16 Squares (Pack of 3)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519SlSMTDkL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Mounting Squares 1 in x 1 in Double-Sided Foam 16 Squares (Pack of 3)**Scotch**$9.40**4.3★**▲ 95%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZLF7ZS) [![Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares White 36 Squares per Pack 0.45 in x 0.45 in Easy Stick-ON Design (108AMS-SM36ESF)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J0a6+ESGL.jpg)**Scotch Removable Double-Sided Mounting Squares White 36 Squares per Pack 0.45 in x 0.45 in Easy Stick-ON Design (108AMS-SM36ESF)**Scotch**$3.71**4.1★**▲ 43%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJFX9JDN) [![3M Scotch 311DC Heavy Duty 1-Inch Mounting Squares 48 Squares (2 Sets)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51xj8iqWwfL.jpg)**3M Scotch 311DC Heavy Duty 1-Inch Mounting Squares 48 Squares (2 Sets)**3M**$10.39**4.6★**▲ 36%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DM7VDNL)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about mounting squares**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**25%

*“Very Sticky”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Excellent product”*

**Strength**7%

*“Strong hold, easy to use, and incredibly useful to keep around the house, So many uses”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Works as advertised”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“Good for the price”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Easy to use”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“Did the job”*

**Durability**4%

*“Holds up well”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Comes in many different sizes and very versatile”*

**Mounting**2%

*“Good product, used for dash cam mount”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**33%

*“Poor Adhesion”*

**Durability**9%

*“Fell off in weeks”*

**Functionality-Overall**7%

*“accomplish nothing”*

**Strength**7%

*“Not as strong”*

**Value For Money**6%

*“worth a crap”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Trash product”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Very hard to use”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Not as described”*

**Thickness**3%

*“The thickness is too bulky”*

**Paint Quality**2%

*“can be peeled from painted surfaces”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Adhesion/Stickiness**45%

**Size-Overall**14%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Value For Money**6%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Strength**2%

**Mounting**2%

**Thickness**1%

**Color**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is mounting squares profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $58K/yr across 31 tracked products. 2 of 4 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -2.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (48/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the mounting squares niche?**</dt><dd>15 brands and 141 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 49% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in mounting squares?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Durability, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 1.2%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for mounting squares peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Aug; the busiest month runs 2.9× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the mounting squares niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $3.71–$13.34; the average listing price is $7.64 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 1,885 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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