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title: "Skimmer Plug — $98K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **skimmer plug**
**Worth a look**
Shows demand growing +154.0% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 24Growth 96Conversion 70Competition 81Returns 39Price range 54Avg price 62Brand share 88Review moat 75Quality gap 63
**Growth**
**Incredible****+154.0%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Brand share**
**Great****47%**
top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche
**Competition**
**Great****34%**
top-5 click share — an open shelf
**Review moat**
**Good****501.31**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Conversion**
**Good****6.4%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Quality gap**
**Good****4.4★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Avg price**
**Good****$13.48**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Price range**
**Good****$4.99–$26.62**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Returns**
**Okay****3.9%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Market size**
**Bad****$98K**
$98K/yr · 113K searches
**Signals**[** Trending**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=trending "Search growth > 100% (90d)") [** No Dominant Brand**](https://flapen.com/research/niches?market=us&signal=no_dominant_brand "Top brand's click share < 20%")
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, skimmer plug is a $98K/yr Amazon United States market (113K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 47% of demand. Demand peaks in Sep–Oct. Verdict: Worth a look — 66/100.
Data updated Jul 24, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **skimmer plug market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **10K–13K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$135K–$169K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **6.4%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#2,304**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **95%**
- **Sponsored**
- **82%**
- **Out of stock**
- **3.1%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **46 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **188 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
Clicks spread well past the top 5 (34% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.
**Brands**
**27 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**60**
**Top-5 brand share**
**47%**
Top 20: 95%
**Top-5 click share**
**34%**
Top 20: 84%
**Open market**
**47%**
- Gizzmo19% - JimysCo9% - BESARME7% - ArrogantF6% - Vizava6% - ATIE6%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +154.0% search growth over the last 90 days.
7K5KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Sep, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 19.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/skimmer-plug/trend)
## **Top skimmer plug search terms**
- **pool skimmer plug**24K/yr+207.7%6.6% conv. - **skimmer plug**20K/yr+204.3%6.1% conv. - **skimmer plug for above ground pool**12K/yr+492.4%7.1% conv. - **pool skimmer plug above ground**4K/yr+513.4%10.1% conv. - **hayward skimmer plug**3K/yr+459.8%5.4% conv. - **skimmer plug for inground pool**5K/yr+93.3%6.8% conv. - **above ground pool skimmer plug**4K/yr+375.4%8.8% conv. - **gizmo pool skimmer plug**9K/yr+37.1%11.2% conv. - **pool gizmo**7K/yr+19.9%9.0% conv. - **gizzmo pool skimmer plug**8K/yr-23.4%9.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/skimmer-plug/search-terms)
## **Top skimmer plug 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%3%$3K6%$6K9%$9K12%$12K1101001K10K 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**Gizzmo 4102 Super Gizzmo in Big Deep Skimmers for Pool**Gizzmo**$12.57**4.6★3,138 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00404NQIU) [2**1 1/4 - 2 Commercial Quality Winter Plug # 7-10 Rubber Tapered Plug for Swimming Pools (1)**JimysCo**$8.48**4.4★729 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRHNCMD) [3**4 Pack 3 Size Pool Return Plugs Pool Skimmer Plug Pool Winterizing Plug Pool Plugs with Stainless Steel Screw for Inground Pool above Ground Pool (1 Inch 1.5 Inch 2 Inch)**BESARME**$12.72**4.2★312 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H4DQY5M) [4**ATIE 1.5 Threaded Pool Spa Return Line Winterizing Plug & Filter Drain Plug SP1022C with O-Ring for Winterizing Pools (2 Pack)**ATIE**$4.99**4.6★1,198 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HXM2VJ2) [5**Gizzmo MWUG Ultra Skimmer Freeze Protection with Blowout Valve 16- Inch**Gizzmo**$6.02**4.6★3,138 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESYOH6M)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**FarShiller Pool Skimmer Plug Skimmer Winterizing Plug - Above and In-Ground Pool Ice Guard for 1- and 2 Threaded Skimmers(9 Inch)**FarShiller**$13.81**5 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1BF4DKF) [**1 Pack 16.5 Inch Pool Skimmer Plug Skimmer Guard Winterization Plug for 1 1/2 and 2 Skimmers Threaded Ice Guard Easy Antifreeze Filling Suitable for Above and In-ground Pool Antifreeze Guards**OBUSATT**$12.97**1 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZV5129T) [**16 Pool Skimmer Plug with Liquid Filling Hole Fits 1 & 2 Threaded Skimmers Winterizing Skimmer Guard Plug for Above Ground & Inground Pools Easy Antifreeze Filling**Wave Pool**$9.97**42 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS97CTCC) [**GYPNS AGSD-H Pool Skimmer Cover Plug for Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim**GYPNS**$14.39**50 rev12mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBGFHKN) [**Above Ground Wide Mouth Skimmer Plug 11-1/2 x 4-7/8 for Hayward SP1091WM**UASAM**$13.64**18 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGD9KNGD)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Bigmeta 4 Pcs Pool Pump Filter Hole Plugs for Above Ground Pool Compatible with Intex Coleman Bestway Pools(Black)**Bigmeta**$8.65**4.5★**▲ 407%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1V646R) [**Vizava 3 Pack Rubber Pool Winter Plugs with One T-Handle 1 1.5 2 Pool Winterizing Plugs with Stainless Steel Screws Pool Return Jet Plug Inground & Above Ground Skimmer Plug for Pools**Vizava**$12.29**4.5★**▲ 370%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGGHCY65) [**1 Pack 16.5 Inch Pool Skimmer Plug Skimmer Guard Winterization Plug for 1 1/2 and 2 Skimmers Threaded Ice Guard Easy Antifreeze Filling Suitable for Above and In-ground Pool Antifreeze Guards**OBUSATT**$12.97**4.0★**▲ 369%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZV5129T) [**Omoojee 3 Pcs Pool Plugs for Above Ground Pool 1 Inch 1.5 Inch and 2 Inch Pool Skimmer Plug Pool Winterizing Plug with Stainless Steel Bolt**Omoojee**$9.08**4.2★**▲ 285%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC5Y525W) [**FarShiller Pool Skimmer Plug Skimmer Winterizing Plug - Above and In-Ground Pool Ice Guard for 1- and 2 Threaded Skimmers(9 Inch)**FarShiller**$13.81**5.0★**▲ 266%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1BF4DKF)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about skimmer plug**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Size-Overall**29%
*“Fit fine”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**21%
*“As advertised”*
**Quality-Overall**13%
*“Good Quality”*
**Socket/Port/Plug**5%
*“Great plugs”*
**Value For Money**5%
*“importantly affordable”*
**Ease Of Use**4%
*“Easy to use”*
**Water Resistance**4%
*“Sure helps with keeping water in the pool”*
**Functionality-Overall**3%
*“Nice feature to be able to pour the Ani-freeze in them, so it don't freeze and break”*
**Durability**2%
*“it held up great”*
**Maintenance And Repair**2%
*“It should make pool closings and repairs easier”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Size-Overall**39%
*“To big”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%
*“Sizes do not match specs”*
**Durability**7%
*“I will not likely last for more durable uses”*
**Quality-Overall**4%
*“Its cheap”*
**Socket/Port/Plug**4%
*“Unable to use the plug to close off the pipe”*
**Filtration**4%
*“as I wasn't going to be using a pump/filter system”*
**Leak-Proof**3%
*“They were just barely to small and it leaked”*
**Adhesion/Stickiness**2%
*“The glue on the foam didnt stay, therefore, our pool leaked all the water out about the skimmer”*
**Metal Quality**2%
*“Not the stainless steel one as shown”*
**Grip**2%
*“could never get stability due to tilting or sliding”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Size-Overall**81%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%
**Functionality-Overall**3%
**Socket/Port/Plug**3%
**Value For Money**2%
**Leak-Proof**1%
**Defective Material/Parts**1%
**Compatibility-Overall**1%
**Quality-Overall**0%
**Filtration**0%
## **Common questions**
- **Is skimmer plug profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $98K/yr across 39 tracked products. 0 of 8 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +154.0%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (66/100).
- **How competitive is the skimmer plug niche?**
- 27 brands and 60 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 34% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 47% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in skimmer plug?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Advertised Vs Actual Product, Durability. The return rate is 3.9%.
- **When does demand for skimmer plug peak?**
- Demand peaks in Sep–Oct; the busiest month runs 19.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the skimmer plug niche?**
- Listings span $4.99–$26.62; the average listing price is $13.48 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 501 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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