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title: "Keep Rug in Place on Carpet — $216K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **keep rug in place on carpet**
**Worth a look**
Shows beatable incumbent ratings (4.1★), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 42Growth 36Conversion 76Competition 66Returns 87Price range 80Avg price 79Brand share 57Review moat 20Quality gap 88
**Quality gap**
**Great****4.1★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Returns**
**Great****1.4%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Price range**
**Great****$6.22–$51.95**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Avg price**
**Great****$16.48**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Conversion**
**Great****7.2%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Competition**
**Good****45%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Brand share**
**Good****71%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Market size**
**Okay****$216K**
$216K/yr · 181K searches
**Growth**
**Okay****+8.9%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
**Review moat**
**Bad****12,404.33**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, keep rug in place on carpet is a $216K/yr Amazon United States market (181K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 71% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan. Verdict: Worth a look — 61/100.
Data updated Jul 27, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **keep rug in place on carpet market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **13K–15K**
- avg 250–500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$206K–$247K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **7.2%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#62**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **93%**
- **Out of stock**
- **15.6%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **45 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **186 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 45% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**18 **▼falling
**Sellers**
**26**
**Top-5 brand share**
**71%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**45%**
Top 20: 89%
**Open market**
**29%**
- X-Protector22% - XFasten14% - The Good Stuff12% - GORILLA GRIP10% - Trazon7% - Medipaq7%
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +8.9% search growth over the last 90 days.
9K7KSpike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
Peak months: Jan · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.9×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/keep-rug-in-place-on-carpet/trend)
## **Top keep rug in place on carpet search terms**
- **rug gripper for carpet over carpet**38K/yr+40.3%4.7% conv. - **carpet to carpet rug gripper**32K/yr+25.5%5.0% conv. - **rug to carpet gripper**24K/yr+13.5%5.6% conv. - **rug on carpet gripper**21K/yr+13.9%5.6% conv. - **carpet on carpet rug gripper**14K/yr-7.9%5.3% conv. - **xfasten**8K/yr-0.7%5.7% conv. - **xfasten double sided tape**14K/yr-54.8%7.0% conv. - **xfasten tape**8K/yr-20.1%5.0% conv. - **rug on rug gripper for carpet**6K/yr-9.6%5.3% conv. - **rug on carpet**4K/yr+23.3%1.7% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/tools-home-improvement/keep-rug-in-place-on-carpet/search-terms)
## **Top keep rug in place on carpet 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%$9K8%$17K12%$26K16%$35K101001K10K100K 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**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 12 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$13.91**4.2★9,713 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF9VW7R8) [2![Double Sided Rug Tape [2 Inch x 30 yd] Carpet Tape for Securing Area Rugs to Carpets Laminate and Hardwood Floors Easy to Remove and Restick Without Residue or Damage to Rug or Floor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511JTlmWc1L.jpg)**Double Sided Rug Tape \[2 Inch x 30 yd\] Carpet Tape for Securing Area Rugs to Carpets Laminate and Hardwood Floors Easy to Remove and Restick Without Residue or Damage to Rug or Floor**The Good Stuff**$19.85**4.2★4,186 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FJCLV9M) [3**Carpet Tape Double Sided - Rug Tape Grippers for Hardwood Floors and Area Rugs - Carpet Binding Tape Strong Adhesive and Removable Heavy Duty Stickers Grip Tape Residue Free (2 Inch / 12 Yards)**Trazon**$9.74**4.3★15,912 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M63DCJW) [4**Medipaq Greatideas Non-Slip Mat and Rug Grippers - Stop Your Mats and Rugs from Slipping and Sliding! Black 4X Pack**Medipaq**$19.65**2.9★1,424 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANR1GYY) [5**Kadrama 16-Pack Carpet-to-Carpet Rug Grippers | Cloth-Backed Heavy-Duty Anti-Slip Pads | Secure Rugs Over Carpets Tiles Hardwood | Prevent Sliding Curling Tripping (4 Patented Mesh)**Kadrama**$17.88**3.8★1,979 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41XRJG7)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**20 PCS Carpet-to-Carpet Rug Corner Grippers Cloth-Backed Non Slip Pads for Area Rugs Over Carpet Double-Sided Rug Stoppers Prevent Sliding Curling & Bunching Keep Rug Corners Flat (Patented Mesh)**Rswilwy**$15.87**50 rev3mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWRV7Q83) [**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 12 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$13.91**9,713 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF9VW7R8) [**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 8 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$9.93**9,713 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFB1557F) [**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 16 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$16.89**9,713 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF9ZVH9Q) [**Veken Non Slip Cushioned Rug Pad Gripper Felt and Silicone Backing Carpet Liner Protector Mat for Area Rugs and Hardwood Floors Keep Rugs Safe and in Place 2 x 3 Ft 1/8 inch Thick**Veken**$10.49**100 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCR9P6SF)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**20 PCS Carpet-to-Carpet Rug Corner Grippers Cloth-Backed Non Slip Pads for Area Rugs Over Carpet Double-Sided Rug Stoppers Prevent Sliding Curling & Bunching Keep Rug Corners Flat (Patented Mesh)**Rswilwy**$15.87**2.8★**▲ 204%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWRV7Q83) [![The Good Stuff Double Sided Carpet Tape [2x10yd] - Heavy-Duty Rug Gripper Tape - Strong Non-Slip Rug Tape for carpet hardwood floors Vinyl Area Rugs Tiles and Concrete - No Residue Easy Removal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z+HOAEUKL.jpg)**The Good Stuff Double Sided Carpet Tape \[2x10yd\] - Heavy-Duty Rug Gripper Tape - Strong Non-Slip Rug Tape for carpet hardwood floors Vinyl Area Rugs Tiles and Concrete - No Residue Easy Removal**The Good Stuff**$9.65**3.8★**▲ 154%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNJXYJQ7) [**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 12 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$13.91**4.2★**▲ 147%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF9VW7R8) [**X-Protector Rug Tape for Carpet - 8 Pcs Set - White Anti-Slip & Anti-Curling Carpet Tape for Rugs - Premium Rug Pad Gripper - Ideal Carpet Corner Grippers to Keep Your Rugs & Make Corners Flat**X-Protector**$9.93**4.2★**▲ 129%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFB1557F) [**XFasten Double Sided Carpet Tape - Heavy Duty 2 x 5 yds 1 Core Carpet Tape for Area Rugs Over Carpet Keep Rug in Place Double Sided Rug Tape Hardwood Floor Laminate Tile**XFasten**$6.22**4.3★**▲ 111%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B12XF7H6)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about keep rug in place on carpet**
What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.
### **What buyers love **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**24%
*“Adhesive is good”*
**Quality-Overall**12%
*“Excellent product”*
**Grip**12%
*“Firm grip”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
*“As advertised”*
**Ease Of Use**9%
*“Ease of use”*
**Strength**4%
*“the floor with strength”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Great deal”*
**Efficiency**3%
*“Works well for intended purpose”*
**Functionality-Overall**3%
*“It did its job”*
**Assembly/Installation**3%
*“Ease of installation”*
### **What buyers complain about **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**37%
*“Doesnt hold”*
**Functionality-Overall**16%
*“DID NOT WORK”*
**Ease Of Use**6%
*“Difficult to cut”*
**Durability**5%
*“Easily breaks”*
**Value For Money**4%
*“Also thought it was a little pricey especially for what it is and does”*
**Quality-Overall**3%
*“Not good quality”*
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%
*“Not as advertised”*
**Ease Of Cleaning**2%
*“which are impossible to clean off”*
**Strength**2%
*“Not strong enough”*
**Thickness**1%
*“Thinner than I expected”*
### **Top return reasons **
**Adhesion/Stickiness**50%
**Size-Overall**12%
**Functionality-Overall**10%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%
**Value For Money**4%
**Defective Material/Parts**2%
**Thickness**1%
**Cushion**1%
**Quality-Overall**1%
**Material Quality**1%
## **Common questions**
- **Is keep rug in place on carpet profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $216K/yr across 30 tracked products. 5 of 5 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +8.9%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (61/100).
- **How competitive is the keep rug in place on carpet niche?**
- 18 brands and 26 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 45% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 71% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in keep rug in place on carpet?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Adhesion/Stickiness, Functionality-Overall, Ease Of Use. The return rate is 1.4%.
- **When does demand for keep rug in place on carpet peak?**
- Demand peaks in Jan; the busiest month runs 1.9× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the keep rug in place on carpet niche?**
- Listings span $6.22–$51.95; the average listing price is $16.48 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 12,404 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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