historical novel

'historical novel' receives 14,800 monthly searches globally. That's strong demand without overwhelming competition, which is an attractive combination for sellers. Most of this demand (100%) comes from Others.

There are 6,422 Etsy listings competing for 'historical novel'. This level of competition is manageable. Focus on listing quality and complete tag coverage to differentiate from the existing sellers. Most competition comes from United States sellers (75%), while demand is strongest in Others — a gap worth exploiting.

'historical novel' has a keyword difficulty of 28/100 (easy). Combined with a median product price of $28, this is a strong opportunity — low competition and a price point that supports healthy margins.

Prices for 'historical novel' products range from $2 to $699.99. The median is $28 and the average is $46.97. 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 $10 – $25 range, which is where most buyer expectations are set.

Others generates 100% of searches for 'historical novel'. Competition is centered in United States instead, which means Others buyers have fewer options tailored to them — an opening for sellers who can cater to that market.

Since 'historical novel' 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 'historical novel' include 'historical fiction' and 'vintage book'.

The cost per click for 'historical novel' is $0.14. Advertisers are bidding aggressively on this term, which means the shoppers it attracts tend to be ready to purchase. For organic sellers, this is a signal that ranking well will drive actual sales, not just window shopping.

Search volume dropped 70% between August 2025 and July 2026. Demand peaked around December 2025, which may indicate seasonal patterns. Check whether this dip repeats annually — if so, plan your inventory and listing renewals to go live before the next peak.