Is bariatric commode profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $535K/yr across 12 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +1.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (40/100).

How competitive is the bariatric commode niche?

10 brands and 21 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 77% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in bariatric commode?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Comfort-Overall, Strength. The return rate is 8.2% — above our launch gate.

When does demand for bariatric commode peak?

Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.2× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the bariatric commode niche?

Listings span $29.39–$164.13; the average listing price is $103.32 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,406 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

bariatric commode

Skip it

High returns (8.2%) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Avg price

Good$103.32

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Market size

Good$535K

$535K/yr · 109K searches

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Good4.8%

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

Price range

Good$29.39–$164.13

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

Brand share

Okay85%

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

Review moat

Okay3,405.92

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Growth

Okay+1.0%

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

Competition

Bad77%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Returns

Bad8.2%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Signals High Returns High Price

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, bariatric commode is a $535K/yr Amazon United States market (109K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 85% of demand. Verdict: Skip it — 40/100.

Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

bariatric commode market data

Units sold / yr: 4K–5K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $413K–$517K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 4.8%
Avg BSR: #88
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 75%
Sponsored: 92%
Out of stock: 12.2%
Avg brand age: 40 months
Avg seller age: 172 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

10 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

85%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

77%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

11%

DMI51%
Vive15%
Medline9%
Aliseniors5%
DR. DUNLEY5%
Homecraft4%
Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 11%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +1.0% search growth over the last 90 days.

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

Open Trend

Top bariatric commode search terms

bariatric bedside commode29K/yr +9.2%3.1% conv.
bariatric commode30K/yr -3.7%3.2% conv.
bariatric commode extra wide seat9K/yr -1.2%3.2% conv.
wide bedside commode6K/yr +12.1%2.4% conv.
bariatric drop arm commode6K/yr +11.6%3.6% conv.
heavy duty bedside commode5K/yr -3.2%2.1% conv.
extra wide bedside commode6K/yr +3.7%3.0% conv.
heavy duty commode4K/yr +0.3%1.6% conv.
extra wide commode3K/yr +11.8%2.3% conv.
bariatric toilet4K/yr -30.4%1.3% conv.

All search terms

Top bariatric commode 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.

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

All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

DMI Drop Arm Portable Toilet Commode Extra-Wide Seat 500 Pound Weight Capacity Bucket with Lid Included Adjustable Legs Elderly Assistance Products Grey

DMI$83.894.5★1,297 rev

Vive Bariatric Bedside 4-in-1 Commode 550 lb Capacity - Bariatric Shower Chair & Portable Toilet - Heavy Duty Toilet Riser & Safety Frame - Extra Wide Padded Seat w/ 6-Quart Bucket & Spill-Proof Top

Vive$66.224.2★25 rev

Medline Bariatric Drop-Arm Commode - Heavy Duty Steel Toilet Chair for Disabled and Elderly 1 000 lb. Weight Capacity

Medline$146.174.1★114 rev

Vive Bariatric Bedside 3-in-1 Commode 500 lb Capacity - Portable Folding Toilet Chair - Adjustable Height Extra Wide Seat - Bucket Splash Guard Heavy Duty Adult Bathroom Pail Fits Standard Liner Bag

Vive$98.384.5★540 rev

Aliseniors Heavy Duty Bedside Commode 500lbs Extra-Wide Bariatric Commode Chair for Adults & Seniors Portable Toilet Seat with Arms Adjustable Potty Chair Bucket with Lid Tool-Free Assembly

Aliseniors$156.664.2★58 rev

Newest

by launch date

Vive Bariatric Bedside 4-in-1 Commode 550 lb Capacity - Bariatric Shower Chair & Portable Toilet - Heavy Duty Toilet Riser & Safety Frame - Extra Wide Padded Seat w/ 6-Quart Bucket & Spill-Proof Top

Vive$66.2225 rev

7mo ago

Dr. Dunley Bariatric Drop-Arm Commode Heavy-Duty Steel Toilet Chair for Disabled & Elderly 1 000 lb Capacity

DR. DUNLEY$97.6717 rev

11mo ago

Aliseniors Heavy Duty Bedside Commode 500lbs Extra-Wide Bariatric Commode Chair for Adults & Seniors Portable Toilet Seat with Arms Adjustable Potty Chair Bucket with Lid Tool-Free Assembly

Aliseniors$156.6658 rev

1y ago

Bedside Commode for Seniors FSA/HSA Eligible Bedside Toilet with Adjustable Width and Height 400 LBS Weight Capacity 16.5 Inch Extra Large Soft Seat Plate

MANYUKOI$84.85219 rev

1y ago

DMI Drop Arm Portable Toilet Commode Extra-Wide Seat 500 Pound Weight Capacity Bucket with Lid Included Adjustable Legs Elderly Assistance Products Grey

DMI$83.891,297 rev

2y ago

What buyers say about bariatric commode

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

What buyers love

Strength17%

“Sturdy build”

Assembly/Installation12%

“Easy to assemble”

Quality-Overall12%

“Very well made”

Value For Money8%

“Good product for the price”

Comfort-Overall6%

“Very comfortable”

Size-Overall6%

“Good fit”

Ease Of Use5%

“Comes in handy”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“As advertised”

Ease Of Cleaning4%

“Makes clean up a breeze”

Durability4%

“Sturdy and durable”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall27%

“It is bigger then I thought”

Comfort-Overall10%

“Too uncomfortable”

Strength7%

“Not sturdy, falls over easily”

Assembly/Installation5%

“cant disassemble it”

Ease Of Use4%

“cant use it”

Design-Overall3%

“This is a terrible design”

Pain Relief-Overall3%

“Hurts your butt”

Material Quality2%

“made with cheap materials”

Ease Of Cleaning2%

“no better feeling than that of a clean behind”

Quality-Overall1%

“Very Poor Quality”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall54%

Strength9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product7%

Comfort-Overall4%

Functionality-Overall4%

Balance/Stability3%

Assembly/Installation2%

Value For Money2%

Quality-Overall2%

Ease Of Use1%

Common questions

Is bariatric commode profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $535K/yr across 12 tracked products. 2 of 2 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +1.0%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (40/100).
How competitive is the bariatric commode niche?: 10 brands and 21 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 77% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 85% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in bariatric commode?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Comfort-Overall, Strength. The return rate is 8.2% — above our launch gate.
When does demand for bariatric commode peak?: Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.2× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the bariatric commode niche?: Listings span $29.39–$164.13; the average listing price is $103.32 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,406 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.