Helium 10 Inventory Protector is one of those small tools that pack a punch, and if you sell on Amazon, you should activate it yesterday. Why? Because nothing ruins your day faster than some blackhat reseller abusing your Lightning Deals or coupons to wipe out your inventory and mess up your listings. And yeah, it happens way more than you’d like.
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As a Helium 10 Seller Solutions Hub Partner, blog contributor and someone who’s shown up on their podcast with this lovely face, I can tell you this tool is a must if you want to sleep better at night.
Blocks fraudulent orders
Inventory Protector uses smart detection to spot sketchy orders. You know the type, like someone ordering 30 units from an account that popped into existence 15 minutes ago. The algorithm catches and blocks those orders before they go through, so instead of finding your FBA stock wiped out, you’re sipping your morning coffee in peace.
Limit purchase quantity per ASIN
You can set purchase limits per ASIN in bulk with just a few clicks. This one’s gold if you’re running promos, because there’s always that one “customer” (hello, competitor) who wants to clean you out. The “max units per customer” rule can save your margin and your BSR.
Prevent stockouts
Ever run a promo, sold out and watched your ranking nosedive faster than your patience with Amazon support? Yep, same here. Inventory Protector lets you track trends and flag weird behavior, but more importantly, it helps prevent that whole mess before it starts. Pair it with Helium 10’s inventory management tools and you’re ahead of the game.
Custom protection settings
Not all ASINs are created equal. That top seller needs more protection than that dusty old SKU from 2019. With Inventory Protector, you can tweak the settings for each product. Got a high-risk item? Set tight rules. Slow mover? Chill a bit. Flexible, like that coworker who’s always up for coffee.
Pro tip: Want to level up this tool? Combine it with a Lightning Deal and set the purchase limit to 1 unit per customer. More visibility, less abuse and full control. It’s like launching a promo wearing a flak jacket.
How to use Inventory Protector
Here’s a quick video that shows you how to get it running in under 5 minutes:
TL;DR
Helium 10 Inventory Protector is one of those tools that quietly do the job. No fancy dashboards, no bells and whistles just solid protection for your inventory. If you’re doing promos or just want to play it safe, this is the tool that keeps your business from getting ambushed.
Review
I’ve seen sellers lose thousands just because they forgot to set a quantity limit during a promo. Brutal. Inventory Protector is your shield in those moments. It’s easy to use, it works and it doesn’t make your life harder. No spying on competitors, no writing listings just solid defense.
If you already use Helium 10, there’s no reason not to activate it. And if you’re not using Helium 10 yet… seriously, why not? Inventory Protector alone is a good reason to get started. And yep, I’m saying that as someone who’s partnered with them, writes for them and drops by their podcast now and then.
Pros
- Stops bulk orders cold
- Super easy to use (takes 5 mins to set up)
- Works for promos and Lightning Deals
- Custom settings per ASIN
- Part of the Helium 10 ecosystem (great if you already use it)
Cons
- Only useful if you're running deals or worried about stockouts
- No fancy analytics (this one’s purely for protection)
Our score
- Number of features (4)
- Pricing (4)
- Learning curve (5)
- User friendly (5)
Summary
I’ve seen sellers lose thousands just because they forgot to set a quantity limit during a promo. Brutal. Inventory Protector is your shield in those moments. It’s easy to use, it works and it doesn’t make your life harder. No spying on competitors, no writing listings just solid defense.
If you already use Helium 10, there’s no reason not to activate it. And if you’re not using Helium 10 yet… seriously, why not? Inventory Protector alone is a good reason to get started. And yep, I’m saying that as someone who’s partnered with them, writes for them and drops by their podcast now and then.
Pros
- Stops bulk orders cold
- Super easy to use (takes 5 mins to set up)
- Works for promos and Lightning Deals
- Custom settings per ASIN
- Part of the Helium 10 ecosystem (great if you already use it)
Cons
- Only useful if you're running deals or worried about stockouts
- No fancy analytics (this one’s purely for protection)
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About the author
Jordi Ordonez
I’m an independent eCommerce and Amazon consultant.
Clients
I've worked with brands like Estrella Damm, Intersport, Bella Aurora, Lladró, Textura Interiors, Nice Things Palomas, Castañer, Due-Home, and many others.
Lecturer & Teacher
I’ve spoken and taught at events such as Meet Magento, PrestaShop Day, SEMrush, Cambra de Comerç Barcelona, ClinicSEO, EcommBeers, EcommBrunch, Ecommercetour.com, EcommFest, EOI, ESIC-ICEMD, Foxize, Generalitat de Catalunya, Inesdi, Quondos, and The Valley. I’ve also delivered in-company training sessions for major brands like Orange and Adidas.
Writer
I regularly contribute articles to the Helium 10 blog, Shopify, SEMrush, La Vanguardia, eCommerce News, Marketing4ecommerce, and others.
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Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Avask, Helium 10 Seller Solutions Hub Partner, SaaS4Marketing, H10-wp.com, FBASuite.com, and a Trusted Partner of Tracefuse.
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Is the Helium 10 Inventory Protector really effective in preventing FBM stockouts or just FBA?
Hi! As far as I know it’s just for FBA, if you’re looking for autosync with your FBA inventory. But you can also configure local warehouses with local stocks. Meaning that you’ll have to update them manually, as there are no integrations with external ERPs, at least for the moment