I still remember the sting of my biggest dropshipping failure in late 2022. I had spent three weeks building a beautiful Shopify store dedicated to "Sunset Lamps." I had seen them all over TikTok, and I was convinced I was about to retire early. I launched my ads, spent $500, and got exactly zero sales. Why? Because I was six months too late. The trend had already peaked, saturated the market, and died while I was busy picking fonts.
That failure taught me that in dropship selling, timing is not just "important"—it is the only thing that matters. You can have a terrible website and still make money if you are first. You can have the best website in the world and go broke if you are last. That realization led me to Sell The Trend, a tool that promises to use AI dropshipping technology to spot winners before the masses do. After using it for over a year to validate my stores, I have a clear verdict on whether it’s a goldmine or a graveyard.
What Is Sell The Trend? (The AI Advantage)
If you are asking what is sell the trend, think of it as a metal detector for e-commerce. Instead of manually scrolling through AliExpress pages hoping to find a cool gadget, this software uses an algorithm to scan thousands of other Shopify stores. It tracks which products are being added, which ones are generating traffic, and which ones are actively running ads.
The "Nexus" Explorer: This is the heart of the beast. It aggregates data from Amazon, AliExpress, and CJDropshipping into one dashboard. You can filter by "Hot Products," "New Stars," or "Hidden Gems."
Here’s where it gets interesting... The tool includes a dropshipping detector. If you find a product you like, the AI can show you exactly which other stores are selling it and—crucially—how much they are selling it for. This prevents you from trying to sell a $20 watch for $50 when your competitor is selling it for $19.99.
Opinion Statement: I honestly believe that Sell The Trend is better than generic spy tools because it focuses on velocity. It doesn't just tell you what sold once; it tells you what is selling faster today than it was yesterday.
Sell The Trend Pricing: Is It Worth It?
When you look at sell the trend pricing, it can be a bit of a shock if you are used to free tools. There is no free tier, only a free trial.
The Plans (2026 Estimates):
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Essential Plan: ~$39.97/month. This gives you access to the Nexus and basic automation.
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Pro Plan: ~$99.97/month. This unlocks "TikTok Explorer" and more store connections.
Is sell the trend worth it? If you are launching at least one new product test per week, yes. The $40 fee is less than the cost of testing one bad product with Facebook Ads. However, if you are a "browser" who spends months planning a store without launching, sell the trend reviews often note that the monthly recurring cost will eat your budget alive.
Honest Failure: In 2023, I signed up for the Pro plan to get the TikTok features. I got busy with my day job and didn't log in for three months. I paid nearly $300 for a tool I didn't open. Lesson: Only subscribe when you are in an active "Sourcing Phase." If you are in "Maintenance Mode," pause your subscription.
How Closo Demand Signals Beat "Trending" Lists
While Sell The Trend is fantastic for seeing what is popping right now, it has a flaw. It relies on data from other dropshippers. That means by the time a product hits the "Hot" list on The Nexus, 500 other people are already selling it. You are competing with the herd.
I use Closo Demand Signals to beat the herd. How Closo helps me to predict demand across categories 6 weeks ahead is by analyzing search intent (what people are typing) rather than sales history (what people bought).
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The Scenario: Sell The Trend showed "Portable Blenders" as a top seller (saturated).
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The Signal: Closo showed a spike in search terms for "glass portable blender" specifically—people were sick of plastic ones.
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The Action: I sourced a glass version before it appeared on any "Trending" list.
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The Result: I owned the niche for a month before the sell the trend copycats caught up.
I use Closo sourcing to find the next version of a trend, not just the current one.
Is Sell The Trend Legit? (My Experience)
A common query is is sell the trend legit or is it just scraping random data? It is 100% legit. The data is real. The suppliers they link to (via CJDropshipping or AliExpress) are real. They also have a verified "U.S. Shipping" filter, which is a lifesaver.
The "Real" Risk: The platform is safe, but the business model is risky. Just because the software says a product is "winning" doesn't mean you will win with it. You still need good ads and a good landing page. Sell the trend reviews that call it a "scam" are usually from people who thought the software would magically put money in their bank account without them doing any marketing work.
Personal Anecdote: I found a "Levitating Moon Lamp" on Sell The Trend. The metrics looked perfect. I ordered a sample to test the shipping. It took 45 days to arrive and the box was crushed. Sell The Trend accurately reported the demand, but it couldn't fix the terrible supplier logistics. Always test-order your "winning" products.
How to Find Trending Products to Sell Before the Trending
If you want to know how to find trending products to sell before the trending reaches mass saturation, you have to use the filters creatively. Most people log in, click "Hot Products," and pick the first one. Don't do that.
My "Underground" Strategy:
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Go to The Nexus.
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Filter by "On The Rise".
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Filter by "Hidden Gems".
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Sort by "Last Added". This shows you products that have high engagement but low competition store counts.
Now the tricky part... These products are unproven. You are taking a risk. But selling trends is about risk. I found a "Shark Slides" slipper variant this way when it had only 3 other stores selling it. By the time it hit the main dashboard, I had already scaled to $1k/day.
Sell The Trend vs. The Competition
How does it stack up against other tools? The dropshipping tool market is crowded.
Comparison Table:
Opinion Statement: I use Sell The Trend to find the product, and Closo to validate if the trend has longevity. They are not competitors; they are partners in my workflow.
Analyzing the Sell The Trend Login & Dashboard
The sell the trend login experience is slick. The dashboard is visual-heavy—lots of graphs, green arrows, and product images. It feels like a stock trading terminal for cheap plastic goods.
The Chrome Extension: They offer a browser extension that acts as a dropshipping detector. When you are browsing AliExpress, it overlays data on the product page:
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"This item is being sold by 12 other stores."
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"Average selling price: $29.99." This saves you from manually switching tabs to check profitability.
Expanding Sales Channels: Once you identify a winning product on Sell The Trend, don't just leave it on Shopify. I use the Closo 100% Free Crosslister to push that same inventory to eBay and Mercari.
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The Workflow: Import from Sell The Trend to Shopify -> Sync Shopify to eBay via Closo.
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The Benefit: You capture the impulse buyers on Facebook (Shopify) and the search buyers on eBay simultaneously.
Common Questions I See
People always ask me... What are the best trends to sell online?
The best trends are "boring problems." Flashy gadgets die fast (remember fidget spinners?). Products that solve a recurring pain—like "orthopedic pillows for neck pain" or "pet hair removers for couches"—have infinite lifespans. Use Sell The Trend to find the problem solvers, not just the toys.
Common question I see... Is Sell The Trend automation good?
It has a "1-Click Push to Store" feature that imports the images and description to Shopify. It works well, but you mustrewrite the description. The default AliExpress descriptions are usually terrible broken English. Use the automation for the images, but write the copy yourself.
People always ask me... Can I use it for Amazon FBA?
Technically, yes, you can use the data for research. But Sell The Trend is built for dropshipping. It assumes you are fulfilling one unit at a time from China. If you are doing FBA (bulk ordering), you need tools like Jungle Scout that focus on Amazon BSR (Best Seller Rank).
Conclusion
So, is sell the trend legit and worth your money in 2026? Yes, if you treat it as a speed tool. It cuts the product research phase from 10 hours down to 10 minutes. For $40 a month, that time savings is immense. However, do not blindly trust the "Hot" label. Verify every product with your own logic, check the supplier shipping times, and use Closo to ensure you aren't buying into a dying fad.
My honest assessment is that you should sign up for the free trial, dedicate one weekend to intense research, find 5 products, and then decide if you want to keep the subscription. Don't pay for it if you aren't actively hunting.
If you are ready to stop chasing trends and start predicting them, use the Closo Seller Hub to see where the market is going next.
For more on managing your listings once you find a winner, read our Listing Management Guide
And if you want to know what niches will explode in the next quarter, check out Trending Products Forecast 2026
