Mens Shorts
PassMens Shorts scores 68 out of 100, a Pass. Shoppers spend an estimated $7.7M a year here, search demand grew +89.2% this quarter, and an estimated 4.7% of orders come back.
- Flapen Score
- 68 / 100Top 1% of 16,930 Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry niches · +23 vs the category median of 4568
- Market size
- $7.7M/yr40.2M searches / yr
- 90-day growth
- +89.2%search demand this quarter
- Competition
- 24%top-5 click share · 44 brands · 92 sellers
Flapen Score
Mens Shorts against its category
The dotted line is the Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry average. Past it, Mens Shorts is stronger. Inside it, weaker.
Market
The Mens Shorts market on Amazon at a glance
Shoppers on Amazon United States searched for Mens Shorts 40.2M times last year and spent an estimated $7.7M. The top 5 brands take 53% of clicks. Demand peaks in Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul. Flapen scores it 68 out of 100, a Pass.
01 · Demand
An estimated 0.9% of those searches ended in a purchase.
Shoppers searched for this 40.2M times in the last 12 months. That counts every search on Amazon United States for this niche's terms. An estimated 0.9% of those searches ended in a purchase. Searches in the last 90 days moved +89.2% against the 90 days before. Searches, conversion and average price together put the market at an estimated $7.7M a year.
- Searches, last 12 months
- 40.2M
- Growth, 90 days vs prior 90
- +89.2%
- Conversion, latest week
- 0.9%
- Market size, estimated
- $7.7Ma year
- Peak month
- May5.0× the quietest month
- Top search term
- mens shorts10.0M searches a year
02 · Price
A sale here is worth $20.86.
Listings sell for $20.86 on average, from $6.77 to $38.36. Amazon reports units sold in ranges. This niche sold 300K to 400K a year. The average listing sells 4,000 to 5,000 of them. At $20.86 that is $83K to $104K a year per listing.
- Average price
- $20.86inside the $15 to $100 sweet spot
- Price range
- $6.77–$38.36
- Amazon United States median price
- $24.38across 115,062 niches
- Units sold a year
- 300K–400K
- Units per listing a year
- 4,000–5,000
- Revenue per listing a year
- $83K–$104K
- Returns
- 4.7%of orders · Amazon United States median 2.1%
03 · Entry bar
The bar here is ads and reviews.
95% of listings pay for placement with sponsored ads. 100% ship with Prime. On an average day, 0.0% of listings are out of stock. The average listing ranks #94 within Active Shorts. It carries 15,863 reviews at 4.47 stars, so a new listing needs social proof before a better product.
- Sponsored listings
- 95%
- Prime listings
- 100%
- Out of stock, average day
- 0.0%
- Average rank
- #94in Active Shorts
- Average rating
- 4.47 starsAmazon United States average 4.42 stars
- Average reviews
- 15,863per listing
- Listings tracked
- 104
04 · Newcomers
14 of last year's 14 launches cleared the first-year sales bar.
14 products launched here in the last 12 months. 14 of them cleared the first-year sales bar, our mark for a successful launch. The brands on the shelf have sold for 28 months on average, so a newcomer is not facing entrenched names.
- Launched, last 12 months
- 14
- Successful launches
- 14Amazon's first-year sales bar
- Average brand age
- 28 months
Products
Top Mens Shorts products & what they sell for
The products selling here, as shoppers see them on Amazon. Shelf share and sales are our estimates.
Prices and ratings read from Amazon on Jul 20, 2026. The live listing can differ.
Top sellers
by estimated 90-day click share
BALENNZ Athletic Shorts for Men with Pockets and Elastic Waistband Quick Dry Activewear
- Price
- $22.72
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 32,754
- Age
- 5y ago

NY Threads Mens Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Loose-Fit Lightweight Running Workout Gym Shorts with Pockets Large Black
- Price
- $6.77
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- Reviews
- 5,599
- Age
- 3y ago

Kinglaman 4 Pack Mens 2 in 1 Running Workout Shorts with Liner Gym Athletic Quick Dry Sport Shorts with Pockets 2 Black 1 Blue 1 Gray Large
- Price
- $35.40
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- Reviews
- 1,798
- Age
- 1y ago

Amazon Essentials Mens Athletic Basketball Gym Shorts Breathable Moisture Wicking Performance Tech Loose-Fit Training Shorts with Elastic Waist Pack of 2 Black/Olive XX-Large
- Price
- $13.25
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 76,073
- Age
- 5y ago

Wrangler Authentics Mens Classic Cargo Stretch Short Gunmetal 36
- Price
- $22.75
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 9,735
- Age
- 3mo ago
Trending
estimated 90-day click momentum
Lee mens Extreme Motion Crossroad Cargo Shorts Anthracite 38 US
- Price
- $22.07
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 16,656
- Age
- 2y ago

Shallowlulu Mens Cargo Hiking Shorts Water Resistant Quick Dry Lightweight Breathable Tactical Shorts with Nylon Belt(Grey 34W/10L)
- Price
- $30.61
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 2,694
- Age
- 5y ago

Amazon Essentials Mens Athletic Basketball Gym Shorts Breathable Moisture Wicking Performance Tech Loose-Fit Training Shorts with Elastic Waist Pack of 2 Black/Olive XX-Large
- Price
- $13.25
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 76,073
- Age
- 5y ago

PLEPAN Mens Casual Cargo Shorts Classic Stretch Waist Drawstring Hiking Joggers Work Shorts with 6 Pockets US (38) XL Black
- Price
- $18.57
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- Reviews
- 511
- Age
- 1y ago

Amazon Essentials Mens Classic-Fit 7 Chino Shorts Charcoal 36
- Price
- $16.29
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- Reviews
- 16,613
- Age
- 7y ago
Newest
by launch date
Wrangler Authentics Mens Classic Cargo Stretch Short Gunmetal 36
- Price
- $22.75
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 9,735
- Age
- 3mo ago

Wrangler Authentics Mens Classic Relaxed Fit Stretch Cargo Short Grain Twill 34
- Price
- $27.15
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 7,719
- Age
- 3mo ago

Barjneel 4 Pack Gym Mens Shorts - Basketball Athletic Shorts with Pockets Fitness Clothing Black Workout Quick Dry Shorts
- Price
- $15.61
- Rating
- 4.6/5
- Reviews
- 628
- Age
- 8mo ago

JWJ 3 Pack Mens Athletic Gym Workout Shorts Lightweight Quick Dry 9 inch Inseam Running Shorts for Men Activewear Basketball Short with Zipper Pockets Black Dark Grey Army L
- Price
- $23.06
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 792
- Age
- 1y ago

BALENNZ 7 Pack Mens Basketball Shorts with Pockets Mens Shorts Athletic Gym Workout Running Quick Dry Activewear 7AL
- Price
- $30.17
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- Reviews
- 733
- Age
- 1y ago
Competition
Competition: brands, sellers & click share
The top 5 products take an estimated 24% of clicks, no more. An open shelf where new products get seen.
Brands
44 rising
Sellers
92
Est. top-5 brand share
53%
Top 20: 86%
Est. top-5 click share
24%
Top 20: 50%
Open market
43%
- Amazon Essentials20%
- NY Threads10%
- Wrangler Authentics8%
- BALENNZ8%
- JMIERR7%
- Barjneel4%
Demand
Mens Shorts search demand
Weekly searches over the year, seasonality beneath. Pick a range.
Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.0×
Search terms
Top Mens Shorts search terms shoppers use
The exact words shoppers type, with estimated yearly volume, growth, and conversion.
- mens shorts10.0M/yr
- shorts5.2M/yr
- shorts for men2.0M/yr
- mens cargo shorts2.1M/yr
- cargo shorts for men1.8M/yr
- mens athletic shorts1.6M/yr
- shorts men2.5M/yr
- mens shorts casual1.3M/yr
- men shorts1.3M/yr
- gym shorts men1.7M/yr
Reviews and returns
What reviews say buyers love and hate about Mens Shorts
We read the reviews and the return reasons for every product selling here.
“Too short”
Every topic
Every topic buyers talk about, one row each.
Red shows the share of negative reviews and green the share of positive reviews, biggest topic first. Open a row to read what they wrote.
19 topics
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FAQ
Common Mens Shorts questions
Answered from the same tracked data.
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