Automating Amazon Product Review Tracking with SellerMagnet API
In the competitive landscape of Amazon, staying ahead requires more than just listing products. It demands a keen understanding of customer sentiment, product performance, and competitive dynamics. Product reviews are a goldmine of insights, offering direct feedback from customers about your products and those of your competitors. Manually tracking these reviews is time-consuming and inefficient. This is where automating Amazon product review tracking with the SellerMagnet API (https://sellermagnet-api.com) becomes invaluable.
Why Automate Amazon Product Review Tracking?
Automating review tracking provides numerous benefits:
- Real-time Insights: Get immediate notifications of new reviews, allowing for swift responses to customer concerns or praise.
- Competitive Analysis: Monitor competitor product reviews to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Use review data to inform product development, marketing strategies, and inventory management.
- Efficiency: Save time and resources by eliminating manual tracking processes.
Use Cases for SellerMagnet API in Review Tracking
SellerMagnet API offers several powerful endpoints to streamline your review tracking process:
1. Monitoring Product Performance with Amazon Product Statistics
The Amazon Product Statistics endpoint provides comprehensive data on product performance, including sales rank and review counts. By tracking these metrics over time, you can quickly identify trends and react accordingly.
Example request using curl:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-statistics?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"data": {
"asin": "B0CLTBHXWQ",
"productTitle": "Playstation 5 Console Edizione Digital Slim",
"buyBoxPrice": 41800,
"buyBoxFulfillment": "FBM",
"buyBoxSellerIdHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"A2I59UVTUWUFH0"
]
],
"categoryTree": [
{
"catId": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
{
"catId": 20904349031,
"name": "PlayStation 5"
},
{
"catId": 20904364031,
"name": "Console"
}
],
"graphs": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913774/B0CLTBHXWQ_amazon_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBAPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913776/B0CLTBHXWQ_fba_price_1749913773.png",
"lowestFBMPriceHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913775/B0CLTBHXWQ_fbm_price_1749913773.png",
"monthlySoldHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913778/B0CLTBHXWQ_monthly_sold_1749913773.png",
"productRatingHistory": "https://sellermagnet-api-webspace.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/amazon/api/charts/B0CLTBHXWQ/1749913777/B0CLTBHXWQ_rating_1749913773.png"
},
"listedSince": "2023-12-30 01:00:00",
"lowestFBAPrice": 44999,
"lowestFBMPrice": 41700,
"marketplaceId": "APJ6JRA9NG5V4",
"marketplaceNewPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
41700
]
],
"offers": {
"A11IL2PNWYJU7H": {
"isFBA": true,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 06:22:00",
44999,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
1
]
]
},
"A12FLY25DT7QO0": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-09 15:32:00",
41800,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 13:34:00",
49
]
]
},
"A18KSDUE00UP6J": {
"isFBA": false,
"lastUpdated": "2025-06-14 17:08:00",
"priceHistory": [
[
"2025-05-29 11:32:00",
42890,
0
]
],
"stockHistory": [
[
"2025-05-30 18:30:00",
3
]
]
}
},
"productReviewAverage": 4.7,
"productTotalReviews": 3129,
"rootCategory": {
"id": 412603031,
"name": "Videogiochi"
},
"stats": {
"amazonAsSellerPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14",
44999
]
],
"buyBoxPriceHistory": [
[
"2025-06-13",
41700
]
],
"monthlySoldHistory": [
[
"2025-06",
1000
]
],
"productRatingCountHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 15:28:00",
3129
]
],
"productRatingHistory": [
[
"2025-02-02 01:30:00",
4.7
]
],
"salesRankHistory": [
[
"2025-06-14 01:58:00",
15
]
]
}
}
}
2. Analyzing Seller Reputation with Amazon Seller Review
Understanding seller reputation is crucial, especially when analyzing Buy Box competition. The Amazon Seller Review endpoint provides insights into a seller's feedback and recent reviews.
Example request using curl:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-seller-review?sellerId=A1B2C3D4E5F6G7&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"marketplace": {
"ATVPDKIKX0DER": {
"last5Reviews": [
{
"dateRated": "By gary kraus on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "great",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Amazon Customer on June 5, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Ok",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
},
{
"dateRated": "By Graciela Casta\u00f1eda on May 21, 2025.",
"reviewText": "Excelente",
"starRating": "5 out of 5 stars"
}
],
"sellerFeedback": {
"30": {
"rating": "3.3",
"reviewsCount": "7"
},
"90": {
"rating": "3.6",
"reviewsCount": "30"
},
"365": {
"rating": "3.9",
"reviewsCount": "114"
},
"lifetime": {
"rating": "4.5",
"reviewsCount": "1,535"
}
}
}
},
"sellerId": "A1CWSGXIR635I6"
},
"success": true
}
3. Identifying Product Details with Amazon Product Lookup
Before diving deep into review analysis, understanding the product itself is essential. Use the Amazon Product Lookup endpoint to fetch detailed product information, including descriptions, features, and variations.
Example request using curl:
curl --location --request GET 'https://sellermagnet-api.com/amazon-product-lookup?asin=B08N5WRWNW&marketplaceId=A1PA6795UKMFR9&api_key=YOUR_API_KEY'
Example Response:
{
"data": {
"productInfo": {
"additionalDetails": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Best Sellers Rank": "Nr. 31 in Video Games Nr. 1 in PlayStation 5 Consoles",
"Customer Rating": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Number of Reviews": "7,092 ratings",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"bestsellerRanks": {
"main_category": {
"name": "Video Games",
"rank": 31
},
"subcategory": {
"name": "PlayStation",
"rank": 1
}
},
"bulletPoints": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO\u2019s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately"
],
"buyBoxInfo": {
"currencyCode": "USD",
"currencyName": "United States Dollar",
"currencySymbol": "$",
"price": 444.99,
"sellerId": "A3853PJW50SJG8"
},
"categories": {
"bestsellerCategory": [
{
"id": "20972781011",
"index": 1,
"name": "PlayStation 5",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_2?ie=UTF8&node=20972781011"
},
{
"id": "20972796011",
"index": 2,
"name": "Consoles",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=dp_bc_3?ie=UTF8&node=20972796011"
}
],
"rootCategory": {
"id": "468642",
"name": "Video Games",
"url": "https://www.amazon.com/computer-video-games-hardware-accessories/b/ref=dp_bc_1?ie=UTF8&node=468642"
}
},
"description": [
"Model Number CFI-2000",
"Includes DualSense Wireless Controller, 1TB SSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI Cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed materials, ASTRO\u2019s PLAYROOM (Pre-installed game)",
"Vertical Stand sold separately",
"The PS5 console unleashes new gaming possibilities that you never anticipated. Experience lightning fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio*, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation games. Lightning Speed - Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do. Stunning Games - Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5 features. Play a back catalog of supported PS4 games. Breathtaking Immersion - Discover a deeper gaming experience with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio technology. Vertical stand sold separately. *3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required."
],
"details": {
"ASIN": "B0CL61F39H",
"Batteries": "1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)",
"Date First Available": "December 10, 2023",
"Item Weight": "10.6 pounds",
"Item model number": "CFI-2015",
"Manufacturer": "Sony",
"Platform": "PlayStation 5",
"Product Dimensions": "14 x 17 x 7 inches; 10.6 Pounds",
"Release date": "December 10, 2023",
"Type of item": "Video Game"
},
"hasAPlusContent": true,
"images": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ECK5cY-2L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41srF-iY93L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tVr19I3zL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HMaO9jO3L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61e8hPmeoYL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Gj1Kc5R5L._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r6PutKGwL._SL1000_.jpg",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717Id5h1fhL._SL1000_.jpg"
],
"link": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL61F39H",
"listedSinceDate": "2023-12-10",
"mainImage": "https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kTNmpm6vL.jpg",
"marketplaceId": "ATVPDKIKX0DER",
"reviews": {
"averageRating": 4.7,
"reviewSummary": "4.7 out of 5 stars",
"totalReviews": 7092
},
"title": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)",
"variations": [
{
"asin": "B0F6968Y5G",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL5KNB9M",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0CL61F39H",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 Only",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0F691TJTP",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ Black Ops Bundle",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD54CGQ8",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 Digital Edition (slim)"
}
},
{
"asin": "B0FD4WGVH5",
"attributes": {
"Pattern Name": "PS5 w/ $100 PlayStation Store GC",
"Style": "PlayStation\u00ae5 console (slim)"
}
}
],
"videos": [
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/8af0ddf1-55f5-4e71-9463-39602c3edbae/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8",
"https://m.media-amazon.com/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/50938d5c-2a9b-427a-b766-21b7cd63502e/default.jobtemplate.hls.m3u8"
]
}
},
"success": true
}
Building a Review Tracking System
Here’s a basic outline of how you can build your review tracking system using the SellerMagnet API:
- Set up API Credentials: Obtain your API key from the SellerMagnet Pricing page.
- Identify Products: Use the Search Amazon endpoint to discover new products or the Amazon Bestsellers endpoint to track popular items.
- Implement Automated Scripts: Write scripts (e.g., in Python) to periodically call the Amazon Product Statistics endpoint for your target products.
- Store and Analyze Data: Store the API responses in a database. Use data visualization tools to analyze trends in review counts and ratings.
- Set up Alerts: Configure alerts for significant changes in review metrics, such as a sudden increase in negative reviews.
Benefits of SellerMagnet API
- Comprehensive Data: Access a wealth of Amazon data beyond just reviews, including pricing, sales rank, and product information.
- Reliable and Scalable: Built for enterprise-grade use, ensuring consistent and dependable data delivery.
- Easy Integration: Simple API structure and comprehensive Documentation make integration straightforward.
Conclusion
Automating Amazon product review tracking with the SellerMagnet API provides a significant competitive advantage. By leveraging real-time insights and data-driven strategies, businesses can optimize their product offerings, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive sales growth. Embrace the power of automation and unlock the full potential of your Amazon business with SellerMagnet API.