Keyword Overview Updated Feb 06, 2026

self harm

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Monthly Search Volume

246,000

High volume

Competition

872

Low competition

Cost Per Click

$0.25

Low ad competition

Keyword Difficulty

6/100

Easy

'self harm' Search Trend

MonthSearches
April 2025201,000
May 2025201,000
June 2025201,000
July 2025201,000
August 2025201,000
September 2025301,000
October 2025301,000
November 2025246,000
December 2025246,000
January 2026246,000
February 2026201,000
March 2026246,000

How Much Does 'self harm' Cost on Etsy?

Under $10 70%
$10 – $25 10%
$25 – $50 16%
$50 – $100 4%
$100+ 0%

50 listings · USD

Search Volume by Country

246,000
USA 49,500
20%
AUS --
--
CAN --
--
EU --
--
IND --
--
UK --
--
OTHER 196,500
80%

Competition by Country

872
USA 756
87%
UK 116
13%
AUS --
--
CAN --
--
EU --
--
IND --
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OTHER 0
0%

How to Rank for 'self harm' on Etsy

Target the Right Market

United States leads both search demand (20%) and competition (87%) for 'self harm', but neither is overwhelmingly dominant.

Price Competitively

The price range for 'self harm' is unusually wide — from $0.99 up to $80. The median sits at $5, which is a better benchmark than the average since the spread is so large. The Under $10 range dominates at 70% of listings — pricing outside this band means either competing on value or justifying a premium. At this price point, volume drives revenue. Competitive pricing combined with strong listing photos helps convert browsers into buyers quickly.

Ranking Difficulty

With a difficulty score of 6/100, 'self harm' is rated easy to rank for on Etsy. This is a rare combination — high demand with low difficulty. New listings can gain traction quickly here, so prioritize this keyword in your title and tags before competition catches up.

Optimization Tips

'self harm' is short and broad, which means Etsy will match it against a wide range of listings. Lead your title with this keyword followed by specific modifiers that describe your product — for example, pairing it with terms like 'mental health' narrows the match and helps Etsy show your listing to the right buyers. Fill your remaining tags with related variations and synonyms — Etsy treats each tag as a separate ranking opportunity. Complete every listing section (description, materials, tags) and add many high quality images and a video, as Etsy's algorithm factors listing quality into search rankings.

Optimize Your Etsy Listings for 'self harm'

Top Etsy Listings for 'self harm'

sample of 12 results
Self Harm Alternatives Zine, Mental health recovery, Coping strategies, Mental Health Resources

Self Harm Alternatives Zine, Mental health recovery, Coping strategies, Mental Health Resources

£3.00 994 15,024

artsforwellbeing

Suicide Awareness Bracelet/Self Harm Awareness

Suicide Awareness Bracelet/Self Harm Awareness

$8.50 621 12,796

KackleyKreationsShop

Self Help Self Harm Recovery,  Mental Health Crisis Support Care Kit with small blood roller

Self Help Self Harm Recovery, Mental Health Crisis Support Care Kit with small blood roller

£15.95 439 16,666

Selfhelptherapy

Self-Harm Coping Skill Cards for Teens - Depression and Anxiety Support

Self-Harm Coping Skill Cards for Teens - Depression and Anxiety Support

$4.00 404 4,005

GentleObservations

Self-Harm Alternative Cards | 50+ Coping & Grounding Strategies | Physical Keyring Cards

Self-Harm Alternative Cards | 50+ Coping & Grounding Strategies | Physical Keyring Cards

£12.73 288 3,137

BalancedBrainwaves

Alternatives to self harm poster, borderline personality disorder, therapy office decor, self help, depression, DBT, Counselor office decor

Alternatives to self harm poster, borderline personality disorder, therapy office decor, self help, depression, DBT, Counselor office decor

$3.49 229 4,401

LightandSaltDesignco

Finding Freedom Card Deck, Self-Harm card deck, DBT, Coping Skills, Therapeutic Resource, Self Help, Counselling, Window of Tolerance Poster

Finding Freedom Card Deck, Self-Harm card deck, DBT, Coping Skills, Therapeutic Resource, Self Help, Counselling, Window of Tolerance Poster

£26.50 219 3,965

TheCounsellorsCorner

Large Self Help Self Harm Recovery Blood Roller, High Anxiety and Mental Health Crisis Support Care Kit

Large Self Help Self Harm Recovery Blood Roller, High Anxiety and Mental Health Crisis Support Care Kit

£19.99 219 10,368

Selfhelptherapy

Self Harm Coping Strategy Flash Cards Pink

Self Harm Coping Strategy Flash Cards Pink

£15.95 170 2,388

TeaKind

Alternative Coping Skills to Self-Harm & Self-Injury Cards for Teens Adults Depression Recovery Trauma PTSD MDD Anxiety Bullying Distraction

Alternative Coping Skills to Self-Harm & Self-Injury Cards for Teens Adults Depression Recovery Trauma PTSD MDD Anxiety Bullying Distraction

ZAR 80.00 168 1,877

AHappySpaceCo

Self Harm Reduction Therapy Worksheets for Teens and Adults | BPD Recovery Workbook & Mental Health Crisis Safety Plan | Self Care Journal

Self Harm Reduction Therapy Worksheets for Teens and Adults | BPD Recovery Workbook & Mental Health Crisis Safety Plan | Self Care Journal

C$22.86 142 1,678

TherapyPrintable

Self Harm Therapy Worksheets Bundle, CBT therapy tools for self injury recovery, anxiety worksheets, DBT coping skills, BPD therapy journal

Self Harm Therapy Worksheets Bundle, CBT therapy tools for self injury recovery, anxiety worksheets, DBT coping skills, BPD therapy journal

$4.99 134 1,882

MargoandLaurel

Frequently Asked Questions About 'self harm'

'self harm' receives 246,000 monthly searches globally. That's strong demand without overwhelming competition, which is an attractive combination for sellers.

There are 872 Etsy listings competing for 'self harm'. 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.

'self harm' has a keyword difficulty of 6/100 (easy). The low difficulty makes it accessible for shops of all sizes. Even without extensive reviews, you can rank well with a properly optimized listing.

Prices for 'self harm' products range from $0.99 to $80. The median is $5 and the average is $12.44. 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. 70% of listings fall in the Under $10 range, which is where most buyer expectations are set.

United States generates 20% of searches for 'self harm'.

Since 'self harm' 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 'self harm' include 'mental health' and 'suicide prevention'.

The cost per click for 'self harm' is $0.25. Low advertiser activity combined with low organic competition suggests this keyword may be overlooked by larger sellers. That's often where the best opportunities are — less noise, more targeted buyers.

Search volume rose 22% between April 2025 and March 2026. A 22% 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 September 2025.

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