When most people think about starting an online business, they imagine common niches like fitness, finance, or beauty. But here’s a little-known truth: some of the strangest, most oddly specific niches are also some of the most profitable.
In fact, the more unusual your niche, the less competition you have — and the more passionate your audience is. That’s the magic formula for making real money.
In this post, we’ll explore weird, unexpected niches that are not only real but are bringing in cash flow.
🎭 1. ASMR for Very Specific Sounds
People don’t just listen to generic ASMR. There are YouTube channels making thousands monthly from hyper-specific sounds, like:
- Keyboard typing on vintage typewriters
- Crinkling plastic bags
- Roleplay ASMR as a medieval doctor
🔹 Monetization: YouTube ads, sponsorships, Patreon, digital sound packs.
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🧻 2. Toilet Paper Reviews
Yes. Entire blogs, TikToks, and YouTube channels are dedicated to reviewing toilet paper quality, softness, eco-friendliness, and absorbency.
🔹 Monetization: Affiliate links to Amazon, sponsored reviews, niche SEO traffic.
🪦 3. Grave Cleaning Services
People pay good money for someone to clean, restore, and decorate gravestones for family members they can’t visit regularly.
🔹 Monetization: Local service business, seasonal packages, memorial subscriptions.
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🦄 4. Unicorn-Themed Everything
Unicorn lovers are everywhere. There are niche Shopify stores and Instagram accounts selling:
- Unicorn poop bath bombs
- Rainbow unicorn planners
- Unicorn costume dog clothes
🔹 Monetization: Print-on-demand, digital downloads, kids’ birthday bundles.
🪳 5. Bug and Insect Enthusiasts
Think beyond pest control — this niche includes:
- People who collect, breed, or study insects
- Pet tarantulas, praying mantis tanks
- Butterfly hatching kits
🔹 Monetization: YouTube content, digital bug care guides, niche pet supplies.
🧙 6. Fantasy Cartography
Some creators sell fictional fantasy maps for Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, novels, or aesthetic wall prints.
🔹 Monetization: Etsy shops, commissions, Patreon map clubs.
💀 7. Macabre Decor
This niche thrives on:
- Gothic homeware
- Victorian mourning aesthetics
- Skull-themed kitchen utensils
🔹 Monetization: Ecommerce, Halloween pop-ups, affiliate marketing.
🪤 8. Mouse Taxidermy Art
Yes, you read that right. People create “cute” taxidermy mice doing human activities (like knitting or drinking tea) and sell them as art.
🔹 Monetization: Etsy, art fairs, dark humor collector communities.
📯 9. Antique Office Supplies
Think vintage staplers, fountain pens, mid-century filing systems. Collectors love this stuff.
🔹 Monetization: Ebay flipping, niche content blogs, affiliate links.
👻 10. Paranormal Investigation Kits
This niche taps into fans of ghosts, haunted houses, and the supernatural.
You can sell:
- EMF detectors
- Journals for recording ghost activity
- Ghost tour guides
🔹 Monetization: Ecommerce store, affiliate products, ghost-themed content.
🐚 11. Sea Shell Identification
There are creators and bloggers who build entire communities around identifying and collecting sea shells.
🔹 Monetization: Shell ID ebooks, ad revenue, digital collectors’ guides.
🧦 12. Oddly Specific Subscription Boxes
Some real (and profitable) examples:
- Socks with famous paintings
- Monthly boxes of Japanese Kit-Kats
- Mystery box of “dad jokes” and pun merch
🔹 Monetization: Recurring income from subscription models.
🐀 13. Urban Rat Control Vlogging
Believe it or not, pest control YouTubers (especially in cities like NYC) are gaining huge followings.
🔹 Monetization: Ad revenue, tool sponsorships, TikTok cross-posting.
💼 14. Work Bag Reviews for Petite Women
Highly specific — but valuable. Some creators review professional bags that are stylish, lightweight, and fit shorter torsos.
🔹 Monetization: YouTube affiliate marketing, brand collabs, product line development.
📸 15. Fake “Stock” Photos of Non-Existent Products
There’s demand for mockups of fictional or future products — great for concept pitches, fake ads, or satire.
🔹 Monetization: Sell bundles to designers, meme creators, or marketers.
🏴☠️ 16. Pirate Reenactment Supplies
Historical reenactors and pirate cosplayers spend real money on:
- Handmade swords
- Period clothing
- Pirate lingo dictionaries
🔹 Monetization: Ecommerce, YouTube content, affiliate links.
🦷 17. Teeth Jewelry & Gem Application
Influencers and stylists now offer tooth gems, grills, and even temporary tooth tattoos — a niche that’s surprisingly profitable.
🔹 Monetization: Service-based biz, TikTok marketing, training courses.
🧃 18. Collecting and Reviewing Obscure Drinks
Think soda flavors from around the world, limited edition energy drinks, or old-school vending machines.
🔹 Monetization: YouTube reviews, taste test kits, Amazon affiliate links.
🎲 19. Dice Making and Collecting
Dice aren’t just for board games anymore — people buy hand-poured resin dice for art, collections, and D&D games.
🔹 Monetization: Etsy store, Twitch live pouring, dice subscription boxes.
🥇 Final Thoughts: Weird Is Profitable
If there’s one takeaway from this list, it’s this: you don’t need to be in a popular niche to make real money.
In fact, weird, specific, and “too niche” ideas can:
- Help you stand out
- Build a loyal, engaged audience
- Become your unique brand identity
Wakewall can help creators in these micro or strange niches share ideas, post content, and build searchable profiles tied to their work. Whether you’re sharing weird reminders (“Remember to clean your tarantula tank”) or running a niche business listing (“Macabre Mouse Art – Custom Orders Welcome”), Wakewall gives you a home to grow your following and your side income.
