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Networks, Protocols & APIs (Networking & Cloud Computing, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Networks, Protocols & APIs (Networking & Cloud Computing, Books), updated Nov 3, 2026: median price $29.88, median 50 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 34/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $20.24 – $46.86 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 13% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 28% of the parent category Networking & Cloud Computing (179), one of the easier corners under it.
- At $29.88 its median price beats 88% of Books categories, leaving more margin per copy.
- Prices spread wide: the middle half runs from $20.24 to $46.86, so budget editions and premium or boxed sets sell side by side.
Top 10 Networks, Protocols & APIs best sellers
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CompTIA Network+ Study Guide: Exam N10-009 (Sybex Study Guide)
by Todd Lammle
- List rank#1
- Price$22.38
- Rating4.6
- Reviews231
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Networking All-in-One For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
by Doug Lowe
- List rank#2
- Price$28.25
- Rating4.4
- Reviews105
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Meshtastic: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-Grid Mesh Communication: Second Edition (Off-Grid Radio Series)
- List rank#3
- Price$14.77
- Rating4.3
- Reviews125
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CompTIA Certification All-in-One Study Guide: The Complete Reference for A+, Network+, and Security+ SY0-701 with Step-by-Step Explanations to Become Exam-Ready
by Tyler Kenmore
- List rank#4
- Price$18.80
- Rating5.0
- Reviews1
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CCNA 200-301 Cisco Certified Network Associate Exam Test Prep - Study Guide
- List rank#5
- Price$30.62
- Reviews-
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The Ultimate Kali Linux Book: Harness Nmap, Metasploit, Aircrack-ng, and Empire for cutting-edge pentesting
by Glen D. Singh
- List rank#6
- Price$29.82
- Rating4.6
- Reviews151
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MeshCore: A Comprehensive Guide to Off-Grid Mesh Communication (Off-Grid Radio Series)
- List rank#7
- Price$14.77
- Rating4.5
- Reviews29
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Mastering Linux Security and Hardening: A practical guide to protecting your Linux system from cyber attacks
by Donald A. Tevault
- List rank#8
- Price$25.95
- Rating4.8
- Reviews145
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Ace the Data Science Interview: 201 Real Interview Questions Asked By FAANG, Tech Startups, & Wall Street
by Nick Singh
- List rank#9
- Price$44
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,291
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Linux Bible
by Christopher Negus
- List rank#10
- Price$41.28
- Rating4.8
- Reviews37
Subcategories
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FAQ
Is Networks, Protocols & APIs a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 34/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 50 reviews and sells for $29.88.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Networks, Protocols & APIs?
The median best seller has 50 reviews, and 62% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Networks, Protocols & APIs best sellers cost?
The median price is $29.88; half of the best sellers are priced between $20.24 and $46.86.
Can new books break into Networks, Protocols & APIs?
13% 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.