Amazon Book Category Finder
Discover high-demand, low-competition Amazon categories for your book. Filter by competition level and trend to find your bestseller niche.
Amazon Book Category Finder
Discover the best Amazon KDP categories for your book. Find low-competition, high-demand niches.
42 categories found
Extremely competitive. Combine with a specific sub-niche like "habit formation" or "morning routines"
Saturated but always in demand. Differentiate with a unique angle or personal story.
Growing category post-pandemic. Mindfulness and burnout recovery are hot sub-topics.
Evergreen demand. Focus on specific audiences (entrepreneurs, students, parents) to stand out.
Growing fast. Mental health awareness is driving demand.
Pair with science-backed approaches for credibility.
Hyper-competitive. Niche down to specific diets (keto, intermittent fasting, carnivore).
Visual content performs well. Consider pairing ebook with a companion workbook.
Huge demand. Workbook-style formats sell particularly well.
Science-backed content with meal plans performs best.
Target a specific type: solopreneur, side-hustle, tech startup.
Beginner guides and specific strategies (dividend, index funds) do well.
Digital marketing and social media sub-topics are in highest demand.
Remote work trend driving growth. Great opportunity for niche books.
Financial literacy content is booming. Target young adults for best results.
Always in demand as new parents search constantly. Specific age ranges help ranking.
Communication and intimacy guides perform well.
Study guides and workbooks for specific exams are underserved.
Seasonal content with year-round demand. Great for low-content additions.
Step-by-step guides with images sell well.
Recipe books with meal plans and grocery lists are top performers.
30-minute meals and air fryer recipes trending strongly.
The largest romance sub-genre. Series perform far better than standalone.
BookTok is driving massive growth in this category.
Light, fun reads are trending. Series with recurring characters do best.
Regency remains the strongest historical sub-genre.
Niche but loyal audience. Series essential for this category.
One of the hottest categories. Domestic thrillers especially popular.
Cozy mysteries have devoted readers. Series with 5+ books are common.
Police procedurals and detective stories have steady demand.
Readers expect series (3+ books). World-building is key.
LitRPG and progression fantasy are the hottest sub-genres.
YA dystopian has declined but adult dystopian remains strong.
Dedicated fanbase. Military sci-fi crossover works well.
Horror is having a renaissance. Folk horror and cosmic horror trending.
Hardest to succeed in without reviews/marketing. Awards help significantly.
Illustrated ebooks perform best. Age-appropriate content is critical.
BookTok influence is massive here. Social media discoverability matters.
Guided journals and workbooks are booming in print. Great margins.
Coloring books and activity books are low-content gold mines.
Puzzle books have incredible longevity with minimal effort to create.
Another low-content winner. Target specific demographics (seniors, kids).
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Why Amazon Categories Matter for Self-Publishers
Choosing the right Amazon category is one of the most impactful decisions you'll make as a self-published author. Your category determines which bestseller lists you compete on, who discovers your book through browsing, and how Amazon's algorithm recommends your book to potential readers.
Many authors make the mistake of choosing the broadest category possible, thinking more exposure is always better. In reality, a focused category strategy — choosing specific sub-categories where you can realistically compete — is far more effective for driving sustained sales.
🏆 The Bestseller Strategy
Becoming an "Amazon Bestseller" is achievable for most authors if they choose categories strategically:
- Find low-competition categories where the current #1 has a BSR above 10,000
- Concentrate your launch sales into a single 24-48 hour window
- Coordinate your email list and social media to drive simultaneous purchases
- Use the "#1 Bestseller" badge in all your marketing materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many categories can I choose on Amazon KDP?
Amazon KDP allows you to select up to 3 categories when publishing. You can also contact KDP support to add up to 10 total categories. Choosing the right categories is crucial for visibility and bestseller rank potential.
Should I choose high or low competition categories?
Ideally, aim for a mix. Choose 1-2 low competition categories where you can realistically hit the top 10, and 1 higher traffic category for broader visibility. The sweet spot is categories with enough demand but not overwhelming competition.
How do I become a bestseller in my category?
To become a #1 bestseller, you need to outsell other books in that category during a specific time window. In low-competition categories, this might require only 15-30 sales in a day. Time your launch, coordinate your email list, and run promotions to concentrate sales.
Can I change my Amazon categories after publishing?
Yes! You can change your categories at any time through KDP. You can also email KDP support to request additional or different categories. Many successful authors test different categories to find the best performing ones.
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