cat scratcher

'cat scratcher' receives 135,000 monthly searches globally. That's strong demand without overwhelming competition, which is an attractive combination for sellers.

There are 3,922 Etsy listings competing for 'cat scratcher'. Relative to the search demand, that's low saturation. Well-optimized listings can rank on the first page without needing an extensive sales history — this is the kind of keyword where newer shops can gain a foothold.

'cat scratcher' has a keyword difficulty of 16/100 (easy). Combined with a median product price of $80, this is a strong opportunity — low competition and a price point that supports healthy margins.

Prices for 'cat scratcher' products range from $4.99 to $698. The median is $80 and the average is $113.53. The gap between average and median tells you there are outliers pulling the average up — the median is a more reliable benchmark for what most buyers actually pay. 38% of listings fall in the $100+ range, which is where most buyer expectations are set. With less competition, you have more pricing flexibility. Buyers searching this keyword may be willing to pay a premium if your product offers clear quality signals.

United States generates 37% of searches for 'cat scratcher'.

Since 'cat scratcher' is a broad, short keyword, Etsy will match it against thousands of listings. Your title needs to lead with this keyword followed by descriptive modifiers that signal exactly what you sell. Given the low difficulty, a complete listing with good photos and all 13 tags filled should be enough to reach the first page. Focus on getting your first few sales and reviews to lock in your position. Good supporting tags to use alongside 'cat scratcher' include 'cat furniture' and 'cat lover gift'.

The cost per click for 'cat scratcher' is $0.71. High ad competition combined with a median product price of $80 indicates strong buying intent — advertisers are spending because shoppers convert. Organic rankings for this keyword are especially valuable.

Search volume rose 23% between October 2025 and September 2026. A 23% increase on an already high-volume keyword signals growing opportunity — but expect more sellers to notice. Getting established now gives you a head start before competition catches up. Search interest was highest around December 2025.