Helium 10

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Helium 10, answered by our editorial team.

Is Helium 10 free?

There's a genuinely usable free tier covering basic product and keyword research and Chrome extension access. The full toolkit — including PPC automation, listing optimization, and inventory tools — requires a paid plan starting at $39/month (Starter) up to $99/month (Platinum) for full access.

What's included in Helium 10's Platinum plan?

Platinum unlocks the full suite: Black Box (product research), Cerebro and Magnet (keyword research), Frankenstein (keyword processing), Listing Builder, Adtomic (PPC automation), Inventory Protector, and Refund Genie, among others. It's the tier most active sellers settle on.

Is Helium 10 accurate for sales estimates?

Helium 10's sales estimates are directionally useful for gauging whether a product opportunity is worth pursuing, but like all third-party Amazon sales estimators, they're modeled approximations rather than exact figures pulled from Amazon's own data. Treat them as a relative signal, not a precise forecast.

Is Helium 10 better than Jungle Scout?

Both cover similar ground. Jungle Scout is often cited as having slightly more accurate sales estimates for product validation, while Helium 10 bundles a broader toolkit (including PPC automation and listing tools) under one subscription. Many established sellers end up using tools from both at different stages.

Do I need Helium 10 if I'm just starting to sell on Amazon?

The free tier is enough to validate a first product idea — checking estimated sales and competition before committing inventory budget. Most new sellers don't need the full Platinum suite until they're managing live listings and want to automate PPC and track keyword rank.

Does Helium 10 work for sellers outside the US?

Yes — Helium 10 supports several Amazon marketplaces beyond Amazon.com, including UK, Germany, Canada, and a handful of other regional Amazon sites, though tool coverage and data depth are strongest on Amazon.com.

What is Helium 10's Chrome extension used for?

The X-Ray extension overlays sales, revenue, and competition estimates directly on Amazon search results and product pages, letting sellers do quick opportunity research while browsing Amazon normally, without switching to a separate dashboard.

Can Helium 10 help with existing listings, not just new product research?

Yes — tools like Listing Builder (for optimizing titles, bullets, and backend keywords) and Refund Genie (for finding reimbursable inventory issues) are aimed at sellers managing and improving listings they've already launched, not just researching new ones.

What is a referral bonus on Kreemhunt?

A referral bonus is an incentive — like bonus credit, a discount, or extra features — that a software vendor offers when someone signs up through a referral link or code instead of going to the product directly. Kreemhunt tracks which of the tools we cover currently have an active referral arrangement, like Helium 10, so you don't have to hunt for one yourself.

Does Helium 10 currently have a referral code or link?

Not at the moment. Kreemhunt doesn't have a tracked referral code or link for Helium 10 right now — this page will update automatically if one becomes available, so it's worth checking back before you sign up.

Does using a referral link cost me anything extra?

No. Using a referral link or code to sign up for Helium 10 costs the same as signing up directly — in most cases referral programs are designed so the new user gets a bonus and the referrer gets a reward, with no markup passed on to you.

How do I claim Helium 10's referral bonus?

There's no active referral bonus for Helium 10 tracked on Kreemhunt right now. Once one becomes available, it'll appear in the referral box on this page along with instructions for claiming it.