Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Horror › Occult & Supernatural
Competition Level
Low Competition
3/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 3,000 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 20,000 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$5.99 |
Occult Horror has a small but deeply passionate niche audience. Ritualistic horror, Lovecraftian influence, and dark occult practices are the dominant themes. Very low competition makes this an accessible entry point for horror authors.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Horror › Occult & Supernatural
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support for assistance.
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Lovecraftian cosmic horror has a devoted fanbase with virtually no recent competition
- Ritualistic and cult-based horror is a growing sub-niche
- Atmospheric, slow-build horror is more valued here than gore