What is the Product Finding Hub?
The Product Finding Hub (PFH) is an add-on in AutoDS designed to simplify product research for dropshipping businesses.
Rather than relying on manual research across multiple platforms, the Product Finding Hub provides access to four data-driven tools:
Trending Products: Explore high-demand items updated daily based on real-time performance data from AutoDS-supported suppliers, allowing you to identify emerging trends quickly.
Hand-Picked Products: Access expert-curated items with high sales potential, complete with detailed analysis from AutoDS specialists, including target audience recommendations, competitor research, and ready-to-use content.
Ads Spy: Analyze what products are converting through ads on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram to understand which marketing strategies work and identify new product opportunities early.
TikTok Analytics: Access real TikTok Shop sales data from the United States, including best-sellers, performance metrics, viral videos, and commission rates to identify proven products with actual sales validation.
The goal is to help identify high-potential items, spot seasonal trends, and make informed product decisions more efficiently.
Click here to check out our complete guide to the Product Finding Hub on the official AutoDS YouTube channel.
Key benefits and capabilities
The Product Finding Hub provides multiple advantages for dropshipping businesses looking to optimize their product research process:
Identify products with strong market demand: Use real-time data to discover what is currently selling across multiple channels and platforms, including proven TikTok Shop best-sellers.
Spot trends before competitors: Access daily updated catalogs showing emerging opportunities, helping you stay ahead of market shifts.
Use expert-curated suggestions: Test new niches with products analyzed by the AutoDS team, reducing research time and validation risk.
Analyze ad performance: Understand what marketing strategies and creative approaches are working in the market through real campaign data.
Access real TikTok Shop sales data: View actual sales metrics, GMV, commission rates, and viral videos from TikTok Shop products in the United States.
Import products with one click: Add items directly to your AutoDS drafts for quick listing, available for Trending Products and Hand-Picked Products.
Data-driven analysis: Access metrics like impressions, interactions, profit estimates, engagement scores, saturation levels, and verified sales performance to make informed decisions.
Download viral content: Get high-performing TikTok videos without watermarks to use in your marketing campaigns.
Time-saving: Skip hours of manual research with ready-to-sell product suggestions that have been validated through performance data, expert analysis, or actual TikTok Shop sales.
Pricing and activation
The Product Finding Hub is a paid add-on and must be enabled separately from the main AutoDS subscription.
Pricing
The Product Finding Hub is a paid add-on and must be enabled separately from the main AutoDS subscription.
Cost: The Product Finding Hub costs $14.97 per month.
Features included: Trending Products, Hand-Picked Products, Ads Spy, and TikTok Analytics.
Billing: Billing starts immediately when activated.
Free trial: A free trial is not available; however, new subscribers receive four hand-picked products to test the feature.
How to activate the Product Finding Hub
To activate the Product Finding Hub in your account:
Navigate to Settings in your AutoDS account.
Click on Plans & Add-ons from the menu.
Scroll down to locate the Product Finding Hub add-on card.
Click Enable.
When you enable the Product Finding Hub, the features Hand-Picked Products, Ads Spy, Trending Products, and TikTok Analytics will be displayed in your AutoDS account's left sidebar menu, giving you immediate access to all four tools.
Hand-Picked Products
Hand-Picked Products is a feature within the Product Finding Hub that allows the import of items that have undergone in-depth and comprehensive analysis by the AutoDS expert team, including how sellers run their campaigns, target audience, potential profit, and more detailed information.
Products are handpicked based on real performance data and are ready to be imported into the store.
The Hand-Picked Products feature includes:
Detailed analysis including how sellers run their campaigns, target audience, engagement score, potential profit, and more.
Ready-to-use titles, descriptions, and images.
Easy exploration using filters and categories that suit the niche.
Products sourced from AliExpress, Amazon, AutoDS Warehouse, and Private Suppliers.
More than 100 products are available, with three to five new items added daily.
Product information
On the Hand-Picked Products page, click on the product image to view all its information. The data is divided into five tabs, as follows:
Product Analysis tab
The table below lists and explains each data point displayed on the product page inside the Hand-Picked Products feature, and numbered (1-10) in the following image.
# | Field | Description (what it is and why it matters) |
1 | Potential profit | Estimated profit at the recommended price. Helps you prioritize items with better margins. |
2 | Being sold for | The actual market selling price. Essential for comparing your pricing and margin. |
3 | Orders | Total number of orders for the product. Indicates traction and social proof. |
4 | Engagement score | Level of interaction (likes, shares, views). Signals audience interest. |
5 | Saturation score | Degree of competition. Lower values suggest easier niches to enter. |
6 | Target audience | Ideal customer profile (gender, age, status). Guides ad targeting and messaging. |
7 | Social ads | Links to ads for the product. Let's you analyze creatives and angles that work. |
8 | Competitors | Sites currently selling the product. Useful for pricing and positioning benchmarks. |
9 | AutoDS Insights | Expert analysis and recommendations from AutoDS specialists. Speeds up decision-making. |
10 | More Recommend Products | Recommended or related products. Expands your catalog options and testing ideas. |
Product info tab
Under “Product Info”, in the Hand-Picked Products feature, you will find the supplier’s description and images for the selected item. Use this content to understand the offer and draft your listing copy and media before publishing.
Specifications tab
The Specifications tab in the Hand-Picked Products feature lists the origin, materials, size, model, and brand, allowing you to assess whether the product meets your requirements.
Policy tab
Policy outlines item-specific terms, typically returns, and related conditions in the Hand-Picked Products feature. Check the Policy tab before importing to ensure alignment with your store's policy and avoid disputes.
Reviews tab
Buyer feedback appears under Reviews in the Hand-Picked Products feature and helps you gauge quality and fit. Use insights from the Reviews tab to refine titles, descriptions, and FAQs, and to decide whether to list the product.
Note: The shipping policy terms in the Hand-Picked Products feature are displayed on the right side of the product page, below the Create Sample Order button.
Import products from the Hand-Picked Products
To import products to your store in the Hand-Picked Products feature:
Click the + Import Draft button.
The product will be added to the Drafts Page.
Trending Products
Trending Products is part of the Product Finding Hub that offers a fast, data-driven way to identify top-performing and trending items from AutoDS-supported suppliers. All recommendations are based on real-time engagement and performance data.
The catalog is updated regularly and provides:
Engagement analytics with filters like impressions, likes, interaction rate, and profit margins.
Selling price information to refine pricing strategy.
One-click import to send products directly to the drafts page.
Available filters
Use the following filters in Trending Products to tailor your results by specific performance indicators and narrow the catalog to align with your goals.
# | Filter | Description |
1 | Likes | Show products filtered by the number of user likes. |
2 | Impressions | Focus on items with higher visibility. |
3 | Interaction Rate | Find products with stronger engagement relative to impressions. |
4 | Sell Price Range | Set a target price range in your preferred currency. |
5 | Created Date | Filter by the date the product was added. |
6 | Sold Range | Sort by total units sold. |
7 | Profit Range | Focus on listings within your desired profit margin. |
8 | Last Comment Type | View products based on the selected time of their previous comment. |
9 | Category & Subcategory | Filter by category and subcategory to explore specific niches. |
10 | Search by Keyword | Find specific products, themes, or trends by keyword. |
Tip: You can also sort results in ascending or descending order for any metric, as shown in the image below.
Analyze product performance
Click a product in Trending Products to open detailed analytics. Use these metrics to validate demand, compare offers, and decide which items to test first. Here are the available metrics and what they mean:
Metric | Description |
Sold Count | Total number of units sold for the product. |
Profit ($) | Estimated earnings per sale based on the current supplier and selling price. |
Interaction Rate (%) | Percentage of views that become actions (e.g., clicks, saves, add-to-cart) for this listing. |
Reviews | User feedback summary, including average rating and review count, to assess quality and buyer satisfaction. |
Sell price ($) | Current selling price set in your store/draft, used for profit and fee calculations. |
Product Score (0–100) | A 0–100 rating that combines key factors to indicate product appeal and sales potential, helping you decide what to sell. |
Product distribution | Each country’s share of overall sales is shown as a percentage to reveal where demand is strongest. |
General Sales | Monthly breakdown of total sales to track and analyze trends over time. |
Ads | Shows real ads previously run for this product so you can review and take inspiration for your own campaigns. |
Product Specification | Key technical attributes (materials, dimensions, weight, variants, compliance details). |
Product Description | Information that highlights features, benefits, and use cases. |
In the image below, you can see an example of the product page within the Trending Products feature in AutoDS, displaying all the information made available to the user.
Import products from Trending Products
There are two ways to import items in the Trending Product feature:
Quick Upload: Select the shipping method and click Import Draft directly from the product listing.
Hover Preview: Hover over a product thumbnail to view metrics and import it instantly.
Click here to learn more about importing products to your store with AutoDS using all available methods.
Ads Spy Tool
The Ads Spy Tool gives access to trending ads and viral content across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. By exploring campaigns that are actively running and performing well, identify:
New product opportunities early.
Real-world marketing strategies that work.
Ad campaigns to test and validate faster.
The Ads Spy Tool provides:
Various filters to tailor the viewing experience.
Ability to save videos or download them for inspiration.
Detailed engagement analytics to measure ad effectiveness and refine strategy.
Cross-platform insights to compare ad performance across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Audience targeting data, including engagement by gender, age, and location.
Important: Products cannot be directly uploaded from the Ads Spy Tool. Instead, search for the same product from supported suppliers or the AutoDS Marketplace feature to upload it.
Platform selection
On the Ads Spy tool, pick the platform view to focus your analysis or compare results across networks.
All: Combines results from TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
Facebook only: View ads exclusively from Facebook.
Instagram only: View ads exclusively from Instagram.
TikTok only: View ads exclusively from TikTok.
Ads Spy filters (TikTok, Facebook & Instagram)
Use these options to narrow results and surface the most relevant for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok ads inside the Ads Spy tool.
# | Filter / Sort Option | Description | How to use it |
1 | Keyword Search | Find ads/videos via keywords for products, topics, or trends. | Map niche demand, discover adjacent keywords, and build seed lists for creative angles and SEO. |
2 | Likes | Filter ads by number of likes. | Find creatives with strong social proof and reuse their hooks, intros, and thumbnail structure in your tests. |
3 | Linked Products | Include or exclude ads with linked products. | Prioritize ads that drive to product pages to reverse-search suppliers and validate real commercial intent. |
4 | CTA Button Text | Filter by the presence or text of the call-to-action button. | Identify CTAs that align with your funnel stage and replicate the winning phrasing used in your ad and landing page. |
5 | Interaction Rate | Filter by the number of interactions the ads have generated. | Set a threshold (e.g., more than 5%) to surface ads with proven engagement efficiency, helping you identify high-performing creatives that convert views into actions. |
6 | Advanced Filter | Apply additional criteria to personalize results. | Combine thresholds, such as impressions > 50k and an interaction rate of more than 3%, to surface scalable winners. |
7 | Reset | Clear all filters. | Rapidly iterate different research passes without leftover criteria skewing results. |
8 | Save | Save a filter set and reapply anytime. | Create repeatable workflows (e.g., “New trend scan,” “High-ER, low-competition”) for weekly scans. |
9 | Sort By | Order by Recently Seen, Impressions, Likes, Live Days, Interaction Rate %, Comments Growth %. | Recently seen to catch emerging trends, Impressions for reach, Likes for social proof, Live Days for longevity, Interaction Rate for efficiency, Comments Growth for viral momentum. |
Tip: Ads Spy results can also be sorted in ascending or descending.
TikTok ad insights and actions
Open a TikTok ad in the Ads Spy tool to see performance context and jump to related sources.
Engagement and ad insights:
Engagement: likes, shares, comments, saves, clicks, interaction rate (%)
Trend chart: engagement change over the selected period
Ad timeline: ad launches, status, updates
Ad details: video duration, country/region, language, network/platform
Product information is at the bottom of the pop-up.
Original ad with CTA button, plus options to create your own viral ad and view more ads from this advertiser.
Facebook ad insights and actions
When clicking Learn More in a Facebook ad, see ad insights including impressions, interaction rate, post date, and product information. Available actions:
# | Action | Description |
1 | Copy Ad Link | Copy the ad's direct link. |
2 | Engagements | View all engagement stats:
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3 | Original Post | Original ad with CTA button, plus options to create your own viral ad and view more ads from this advertiser. |
Instagram ads monitoring
Instagram ads work similarly to those on TikTok and Facebook within the Ads Spy tool, with engagement and audience views guiding creative and targeting choices.
On the Instagram tab in Ads Spy, you can access the following:
# | Action | Description |
1 | Copy Ad Link | Copy the ad's direct link. |
2 | Engagements | View all engagement stats:
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3 | Original Post | Original ad with CTA button, plus options to create your own viral ad and view more ads from this advertiser. |
TikTok Analytics
TikTok Analytics is a product research tool within the Product Finding Hub that displays top-selling TikTok Shop products in the United States.
The TikTok Analytics feature provides access to real sales data from TikTok Shop, performance metrics for trending products, and key indicators like units sold, GMV (Gross Merchandise Value), and commission rates. Use this data from TikTok Analytics to identify high-potential products backed by actual performance, rather than relying on guesswork or assumptions.
Important: The TikTok Analytics data updates once daily and currently supports the US region only.
TikTok Analytics benefits
The TikTok Analytics tool offers several advantages for dropshipping businesses looking to leverage TikTok Shop's proven best-sellers:
See what's actually selling: Access real TikTok Shop sales data instead of relying on assumptions, giving you confidence in product viability.
Spot trends early: Identify products gaining momentum in the United States market before they become saturated.
Analyze performance: Review sales volumes, revenue, growth rates, and commission potential to calculate expected earnings.
Learn from successful content: View TikTok videos driving product sales and understand what works in terms of content style, messaging, and creator approach.
Download ready-to-use videos: Get high-performing videos without watermarks for your marketing, saving time on content creation.
Filter by your criteria: Narrow results by price, category, sales volume, and more to find products matching your specific business goals.
TikTok Analytics dashboard
The TikTok Analytics main view displays the following columns, each providing specific insights into product performance:
Column | Description |
Product | Product name and current price provide essential information for initial evaluation. |
Shop | Check which TikTok shop sells the item, identify reliable sellers, and explore their product catalogs. |
Sales Trend in the Last Days | Visual graph showing sales momentum over the past week, helping you identify rising or declining trends. |
Category | Product classification (e.g., Beauty, Electronics), helpful for analyzing niche-specific trends and organizing your research. |
Units Sold | Total number of units sold, indicating strong market demand and product viability. |
Order Growth Rate | The rate at which sales are increasing or decreasing, revealing momentum and helping you identify rising or declining trends. |
GMV | Total revenue the product has generated, excluding taxes and fees, which demonstrates its overall earning potential. |
Total Units Sold | Cumulative number of units sold over the product's lifetime, showing long-term performance. |
Total GMV | Cumulative gross merchandise value, showing the product's total revenue performance over time. |
Viral Index | A metric indicating how viral the product is on TikTok, based on engagement and reach factors. |
Tip: Use TikTok Analytics sorting options by clicking any column header to organize products by that metric. Click again to reverse the order between ascending and descending.
Filter your TikTok Analytics results
Use filters on TikTok Analytics to find products matching your specific needs. Available filters help you narrow down the catalog to items that fit your business model and target market.
Filter | Description |
Product Status | Filter by the current status of products in the catalog, allowing you to focus on active or specific product states. |
Total Units Sold | Find products that have proven sales volume by setting a range for total units sold. |
Total GMV | Focus on products with strong revenue performance by filtering based on total gross merchandise value. |
Sales in the Last 7 Days | Identify recent trending products by filtering based on sales volume from the past week. |
GMV in the Last 7 Days | Focus on products generating recent revenue by filtering based on GMV from the past week. |
Time Filter | Choose between Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, or Last 60 Days to analyze different time periods and performance trends. |
Country/Region | Select the geographic region for product data (currently supports the United States). |
Category Icons | Quick filter options are displayed as icons for categories like All Categories, Toys & Hobbies, Home & Garden, Home Improvements & Tools, Outdoors, Sports & Fitness, Pets, Electronics & Gadgets, Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry, Beauty & Personal Care, Automotive & Motorcycle, and Other Category. |
Combining filters
Apply multiple filters together on TikTok Analytics to get more specific results. This approach helps you find products that meet all your criteria simultaneously.
Example: Filter products that are:
Sales in the Last 7 Days within a specific range.
Total GMV above a certain threshold.
From a specific Time Filter period (Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, or Last 60 Days).
In the United States region.
This combination ensures you find products with recent sales momentum and strong revenue performance.
Resetting filters
To reset filters from TikTok Analytics, click the "Clear All" button to remove all active filters and return to the full product list. This allows you to start fresh with a new research approach.
Product details
To see detailed product information on the TikTok Analytics feature, click any product row to access more in-depth data. This opens the Product Details page, which features four key sections that provide comprehensive insights into product performance and market validation.
In the Product details main dashboard section on TikTok Analytics, get a quick performance snapshot to check if a product is worth pursuing. This section consolidates the most important metrics into a single view, displaying performance cards and detailed product information.
Field | Description |
US Top Sales | The product's ranking position in US sales shows how it compares to other top performers in the category. |
In Home & Garden (7-day) | Category-specific ranking for the selected time period, helping you understand position within the niche. |
Viral Index | A metric indicating how viral the product is on TikTok, based on engagement and reach factors. |
Popularity Score | Overall product popularity rating that combines multiple engagement and performance factors. |
Total Units Sold | Cumulative number of units sold, showing long-term demand. |
Total GMV | Total revenue generated, demonstrating earning potential. |
Affiliates | The number of affiliates promoting this product indicates market interest. |
Shoppable Videos | Number of videos featuring this product with shopping links, showing content reach. |
Last seen | The most recent date the product was tracked in the system. |
Units in Stock | Current inventory level available for the product. |
Reviews | Star rating and total review count, indicating customer satisfaction and product quality. |
Price | Current product price on TikTok Shop. |
Shop Details | Information about the TikTok shop selling the product, including the shop name and category. |
Trends
View sales trends over time in the Trends section on TikTok Analytics, which shows whether products have stable or growing sales over different time periods. Products with consistent performance are typically more reliable for dropshipping than flash trends that spike and disappear quickly.
Tip: Use the Trends section to identify patterns like consistent growth, seasonal spikes, or declining interest to make informed decisions about product viability and long-term potential.
The Trends section displays key metrics and a performance graph:
Field | Description |
Units Sold (Daily Avg.) | Average daily units sold helps you understand consistent sales velocity and daily performance patterns. |
GMV (Daily Avg.) | Average daily gross merchandise value, showing daily revenue potential and average earnings per day. |
Affiliates | Total number of affiliates promoting the product, indicating market reach and promotional activity. |
Shoppable Videos | Total number of videos featuring the product with shopping links, showing content distribution and marketing coverage. |
Time Filter Options | Choose between Last 7 Days, Last 30 Days, or custom Start Date to End Date ranges to analyze different time periods. |
Graph View Mode | Toggle between Gained (showing incremental performance) and Cumulative (showing total accumulated performance) to analyze growth patterns. |
Units Sold / GMV Graph | Visual representation correlating sales volume with revenue performance over time, helping identify trends and patterns. |
Related videos
You can also see in the Related Videos section on TikTok Analytics which TikTok videos are driving sales and understand what content styles, creators, and messaging work best for this product. Learning from successful videos helps you create or source content that resonates with your target audience.
The Related Videos section displays the following data for each video:
Field | Description |
Video | Preview thumbnail of the TikTok content with video duration displayed (e.g., 00:00:14), allowing you to watch what's performing well. |
Author | The creator who posted the video helps you identify influential TikTok creators in the niche and their content style. |
Views | The number of people who watched the video indicates the reach and visibility of the content. |
Likes | Engagement level shows how much the content resonates with viewers and generates positive reactions. |
Comments | Level of discussion and interaction, revealing audience interest, questions, and engagement depth. |
Engagement Rate | Percentage of viewers who interacted with the video (likes, comments, shares), measuring content effectiveness and appeal. |
Published | When the video was posted, helping you understand timing, relevance, and whether the content is recent or older. |
See Original | Link that directs you to view the original TikTok video on the platform for full context, download options, and analysis. |
Additional filtering options in the Related Videos section:
Filter Option | Description |
Publish Date: All | Shows all related videos regardless of publication date. |
Publish Date: Last 7 Days | Filters videos published in the last 7 days, showing recent content trends. |
Publish Date: Last 30 Days | Filters videos published in the last 30 days, showing monthly content performance. |
Publish Date: Last 60 Days | Filters videos published in the last 60 days, showing longer-term content patterns. |
Publish Date: Last 90 Days | Filters videos published in the last 90 days, showing quarterly content trends. |
Publish Date: Start Date to End Date | Custom date range filter allowing you to analyze videos from specific time periods. |
Users must ensure they respect brand copyright and intellectual property rights when drawing inspiration from or referencing these videos.
Important: All content on TikTok Analytics already complies with TikTok's copywriting and brand policies. However, you must ensure they respect brand copyright and intellectual property rights when reusing or publishing downloaded videos.
Tip: Use CreateUGC to generate professional UGC-style videos for your product ads without needing to order samples or hire content creators. Also, you can use the Ads Text Generator to improve your advertisement content.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can the Product Finding Hub add-on be canceled?
Can the Product Finding Hub add-on be canceled?
The Product Finding Hub add‑on can be disabled from Settings → Plans & Add‑ons at any time, which cancels future charges.
What is the difference between Trending Products and Hand-Picked Products?
What is the difference between Trending Products and Hand-Picked Products?
The difference between Trending Products and Hand-Picked Products is scope and depth:
Both features are updated regularly and allow one-click import to drafts. The main differences are:
Trending Products uses algorithmic data to surface products based on real-time engagement metrics (impressions, likes, sold count, interaction rate). You get quantitative performance data and supplier-provided content that typically needs editing before publishing. Best for quickly spotting emerging trends and testing multiple products fast.
Hand-Picked Products are manually curated by AutoDS experts who provide in-depth analysis, including target audience recommendations, competitor research, saturation scores, campaign strategies, and AutoDS Insights. Products come with optimized titles, descriptions, and images ready to publish with minimal editing. Best for launching with validated offers and expert guidance.
Quick summary: Use Trending Products for fast, data-driven trend testing. Use Hand-Picked Products for expert-vetted items with ready-to-use assets and strategic analysis.
Can I use the Trending Products tool without connecting a store?
Can I use the Trending Products tool without connecting a store?
Using Trending Products requires:
An active AutoDS account.
The Product Finding Hub add-on is enabled.
A connected store. Check how to add a store here.
Why is my Trending Products page empty?
Why is my Trending Products page empty?
An empty Trending Products page usually indicates one of the following:
The Product Finding Hub add-on is not enabled. Check Settings → Plans & Add-ons.
A filter is hiding all results. Clear Category, Sell Price Range, Created Date, and other filters, then reload.
Temporary sync delay. Wait a few moments and refresh to update the catalog.