How to Change Your Book Categories on Amazon KDP
Amazon changed its category rules. Learn how to research, select, and update your book categories inside your KDP dashboard.
Marcus Sterling
Creative Director
"Amazon updated its category selection rules, letting authors select three categories directly in their KDP dashboard. Researching and mapping these categories is essential to improve your visibility."
Core Key Takeaways
- Navigating Amazon's Category Selection dashboard
- Researching Categories that Drive Bestseller Badges
- Troubleshooting Mismatched Category Trees
This article is part of our comprehensive guide to Amazon KDP publishing.
1. Navigating Amazon's Category Selection dashboard
You can now select three specific category placements in KDP. Choose deep subcategories rather than broad categories to target active readers.
- Select specific subcategories to improve search rankings.
- Avoid unrelated categories that confuse Amazon's algorithms.
- Keep category mappings aligned with your book description.
2. Researching Categories that Drive Bestseller Badges
Find categories where the top-ranking books have moderate sales. Ranking #1 in a niche category earns you a bestseller badge.
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3. Troubleshooting Mismatched Category Trees
If your book appears in the wrong categories, contact KDP support with specific browse path codes to update your listing.
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