Amazon PPC Competitor Research AdSpy

Uncover the Amazon PPC tactics of your competitors
With AdSpy, you'll be able to see the metrics behind all of your competitors' paid search terms and discover the best keywords to target within your own Amazon PPC advertising campaign.
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Is your Amazon PPC campaign losing the war?

It's time to get better intel.

Advertising on Amazon is war. You battle with competitors to get your sponsored products in front of prospective customers based on their search terms.

But you've got no clue which search terms your competitors are targeting or by what percentages their campaigns are winning.

Enter AdSpy. It shows you all of a brand's paid search terms and the keyword win rates for every sponsored page position.

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Spearhead your advertising effort with real-world info

AdSpy shows you exactly how well any campaign is performing so you can dominate every Amazon PPC battle.
1. Assess your position

1. Assess your position

With AdSpy, you can analyze the effectiveness of your own campaigns and even see which competitors are targeting you on specific search terms.

2. Spy on competitors

2. Spy on competitors

Next, step behind enemy lines and snoop on your competitors' schemes. AdSpy reveals all of their paid search terms and by what degree each of them is winning.

3. Advance your campaign

3. Advance your campaign

Use your newly acquired intel to reposition your ads to target the most effective search terms and the customers who are already looking for your products.

Validate brand wins and losses

Advertising on Amazon can feel like fighting a battle in the dark. But with AdSpy, you can see the whole battlefield by viewing any brand's paid search terms and seeing what percentages those terms are winning the sponsored positions.

Validate brand wins and losses

Defend your brand's name

Discover which brands are actively targeting their paid advertising at your brand name. AdSpy reveals how often you're losing the sponsored positions on your own branded search terms and paves the way for a counterattack.

Defend your brand's name

Push PPC data to your team

Export your filtered data directly into an Excel spreadsheet with just a couple of clicks and give your advertising team the information they need to get your Amazon ad campaign firing on all cylinders.

Push PPC data to your team

Unlock loads of brand-level information

Like many other databases in SmartScout, we've structured AdSpy so you can first see data from a brand perspective.
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Estimated Searches

See approximately how many hits each search term is getting.

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Sponsored Products

Get the complete list of paid search terms on any brand or product.

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Sponsored Brand Win Rate

Discover which search terms are putting a brand at the top of the page.

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Sponsored Video Win Rate

Identify which brands have the most-watched videos and copy them.

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Top Spot Win Rate

See the brands and products dominating the top-left sponsored position.

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Top Group Win Rate

Determine how often a brand or product is getting ads in the top sponsored row.

Zero in on terms and products

Get granular with information and click-through on data fields to go even deeper into your brand and product research.
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Analyse search term activity

Unveil all the brands competing on a specific keyword by clicking a button right within any search term result. 

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Examine product success

Dissect the win-rate percentages of every product contending for any particular search term.

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See the results right in Amazon

Click on any search term to open a new tab that shows you those exact search results live in Amazon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon PPC competitor research?

Amazon PPC competitor research is the process of analyzing which keywords, placements, and ad formats competing brands use in Sponsored Ads. It helps sellers understand how competitors win visibility and where advertising dollars are being spent.

What is SmartScout AdSpy?

SmartScout AdSpy is an Amazon PPC competitor research tool that shows which keywords competitors are bidding on, how often they appear in sponsored placements, and which brands dominate paid search results on Amazon.

How does AdSpy help improve Amazon PPC performance?

AdSpy helps improve Amazon PPC performance by revealing:

  • Competitors’ paid keywords

  • Sponsored ad win rates by placement

  • Brand-level PPC dominance-
    This allows sellers to target proven keywords, avoid wasted spend, and defend valuable search terms.

Can I see what keywords competitors are bidding on in Amazon PPC?

Yes. AdSpy shows the paid search terms competitors are actively bidding on, along with estimated search volume and how frequently they appear in sponsored positions.

Does AdSpy show Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Video ads?

Yes. AdSpy tracks multiple Amazon ad placements, including Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Video, allowing you to see where competitors win visibility.

Can I see competitors bidding on my brand name?

Yes. AdSpy identifies when other brands bid on your branded keywords, helping you protect brand terms and adjust your PPC defense strategy.

How accurate is Amazon PPC competitor data in AdSpy?

AdSpy uses large-scale Amazon SERP data to estimate paid keyword activity and win rates. While Amazon does not publish exact ad spend, AdSpy provides reliable directional insights based on real ad visibility.

Is AdSpy better than Amazon keyword tools?

AdSpy is different from traditional Amazon keyword tools. Instead of focusing on keyword volume alone, it shows actual competitor PPC behavior, making it more useful for paid advertising strategy.

Who should use Amazon PPC competitor research tools?

Amazon PPC competitor research tools are ideal for:

  • Amazon sellers running Sponsored Ads

  • PPC agencies managing multiple brands

  • Private-label and wholesale sellers

  • Brands scaling Amazon advertising profitably

Can AdSpy be used for Amazon SEO strategy?

Yes. Paid keyword data often reveals high-converting search terms, which can also be used to optimize Amazon listings, backend keywords, and SEO strategy.

Can I export Amazon PPC competitor data?

Yes. AdSpy allows you to export PPC competitor data to Excel for deeper analysis, reporting, or collaboration with your team or agency.

Is AdSpy included with SmartScout?

Yes. AdSpy is included in SmartScout plans, with access levels depending on your subscription tier.

How do I get started with Amazon PPC competitor research in SmartScout?

Log into SmartScout, open the AdSpy tool, enter a brand, product, or keyword, and instantly see competitor PPC insights across Amazon sponsored ads.

Get on the offensive with AdSpy today.

Access valuable ad information on your competitors today and take the first step of dominating the ad wars.
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