Struggling to find hot-selling products for your Shopify store?
You’re not alone. Choosing the wrong product is one of the fastest ways to burn money and give up early. Luckily, there are tools out there that help you discover what’s trending, what’s working, and what’s not — without guessing.
Here are the top 5 product research tools we use (and recommend to clients) to help you find winners in any niche.
1. 🔥 Ecomhunt (Free & Paid)
Best for: Beginners who want curated, ready-to-sell products
Website: ecomhunt.com
Ecomhunt gives you a daily list of winning products — complete with descriptions, targeting suggestions, Facebook ad examples, and suppliers.
✅ What we like:
- Product saturation checker
- One-click Facebook ad spy
- Winning ad examples to copy
💰 Free plan available | Paid plan: ~$29/month
2. 📈 Sell The Trend
Best for: Serious sellers who want data + automation
Website: sellthetrend.com
Sell The Trend pulls data from AliExpress, Amazon, Shopify, and more — and gives you AI-backed predictions for success.
✅ What we like:
- Product performance charts
- Built-in store builder and importer
- TikTok video inspiration feed
💰 Starts at $39/month — but worth it if you’re scaling
3. 🛍️ Dropship Spy
Best for: Facebook ad & TikTok research
Website: dropshipspy.com
This tool lets you spy on product ads that are working now — especially on TikTok and Facebook.
✅ What we like:
- TikTok creative database
- Profit calculators
- Influencer finder
💰 Plans start from $19/month
4. 📊 AliShark
Best for: Live tracking of AliExpress trends
Website: alishark.com
AliShark tracks the top-selling products on AliExpress in real-time — so you can ride trends before they blow up.
✅ What we like:
- See number of orders in the last 7/14 days
- Filter by shipping, supplier, or price
- Search by niche or keyword
💰 $20/month — perfect for product-focused sellers
5. 🆓 Google Trends (Free)
Best for: Checking long-term interest and seasonality
Website: trends.google.com
Before you launch a product, check if people are still searching for it. Google Trends shows demand over time.
✅ What we like:
- See when products peak
- Compare two product ideas
- Free forever
💰 100% Free
🔍 Pro Tip: Don’t Rely on Tools Alone
Even with the best tools, you still need to:
- Check reviews on AliExpress or Amazon
- Test multiple angles (not just the most obvious)
- Think about why people would buy it
💡 Final Thoughts
Finding a winning product doesn’t need to be a guessing game — but you do need the right tools and strategy. Start with these platforms and don’t forget to validate your ideas before spending on ads.
👋 Need Help Finding a Product That Will Sell?
At Sidman Studio, we research hot-selling products for our clients, based on data — not luck.
👉 Click here to request your Free Shopify Audit
We’ll include product ideas, store feedback, and SEO tips — 100% free.