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Algorithms (Programming, Kindle eBooks): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Kindle eBooks Best Sellers data for Algorithms (Programming, Kindle eBooks), updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $9.99, median 2 reviews, average rating 4.3 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 31/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $4.80 – $12.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.3 |
| New releases (90 days) | 16% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Kindle eBooks |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 3% of the parent category Programming (60), one of the easier corners under it.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 95% of Kindle eBooks categories: the median best seller has only 2 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
- 16% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 78% of Kindle eBooks categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 Algorithms best sellers
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Build a Reasoning Model (From Scratch)
- List rank#1
- Price$43.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews82
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Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas
by Natasha Dow Schüll
- List rank#2
- Price$14.72
- Rating4.5
- Reviews365
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Introduction to Algorithms, fourth edition
by Thomas H. Cormen
- List rank#3
- Price$92.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews839
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C++ Branchless Coding: CPU and GPU Efficiency (Advanced C++ Programming Book 8)
by David Spuler
- List rank#4
- Price$0.99
- Reviews-
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The Complete Python Programming for Beginners Guide: Master Python Fast with Hands-On Projects, Clear Explanations, and Practical Coding Skills for All Ages and Experience Levels (Modern Tech Books)
by Caden Pennor
- List rank#5
- Price$2.99
- Rating4.2
- Reviews46
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Mathematics of Machine Learning: Master linear algebra, calculus, and probability for machine learning
by Tivadar Danka
- List rank#6
- Price$37.67
- Rating4.4
- Reviews126
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Differential Equations: Numerical Methods for Solving
by D. James Benton
- List rank#7
- Price$0.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews44
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System Design Interview Questions & Answers: 200 Essential Questions for Software Engineering and Technical Interviews
by Dhanush K
- List rank#8
- Price$4.95
- Reviews-
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Efficient Modern C++ Data Structures: Container and Algorithm Optimizations (Advanced C++ Programming Book 3)
by David Spuler
- List rank#9
- Price$0.99
- Rating5.0
- Reviews4
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Python from Scratch: Programming for absolute beginners with Python
by Nilo Ney Coutinho Menezes
- List rank#10
- Price$9.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews23
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FAQ
Is Algorithms a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 31/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 2 reviews and sells for $9.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Algorithms?
The median best seller has 2 reviews, and 79% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Algorithms best sellers cost?
The median price is $9.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $4.80 and $12.99.
Can new books break into Algorithms?
16% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.