We're nearly halfway through 2026, which has us at looking back at some of our favorite products we've tested this year -- and ones that beat out top models in our lab testing. But what about our readers' favorites?
We gathered data on all the products our readers bought the most this year through links in reviews, buying guides, deal posts, and other content on our site. The following are the most popular items purchased by thousands of people, listed by the number purchased in 2026 so far (note that your privacy is protected; we only have access to aggregate data from our user base, and there is no way for us to identify individual people's purchases).
Here are the most popular products that thousands of readers have purchased in 2026 so far -- many of which are now on sale.
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The 10 most popular products readers bought in 2026 (so far)
Our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for Android users, the Chipolo One Point is an inexpensive AirTag alternative that is highly accurate and integrates well into the Google ecosystem. These keyfob-like tags can help you keep track of your keys, your luggage, your pet, and just about anything else you can think of, all for $21 (on sale right now).
"I've tested the finding capability of these Chipolo finders, and they are super accurate, with the ability to locate the tags when at a distance -- such as hidden in a plant pot on a street or when stuffed down the back of a couch," wrote reviewer Adrian Kinglsey-Hughes.
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1. Chipolo One Point Bluetooth trackers
Our pick for the best Bluetooth tracker for Android users, the Chipolo One Point is an inexpensive AirTag alternative that is highly accurate and integrates well into the Google ecosystem. These keyfob-like tags can help you keep track of your keys, your luggage, your pet, and just about anything else you can think of, all for $21 (on sale right now).
"I've tested the finding capability of these Chipolo finders, and they are super accurate, with the ability to locate the tags when at a distance -- such as hidden in a plant pot on a street or when stuffed down the back of a couch," wrote reviewer Adrian Kinglsey-Hughes.
Review: As an Android user, these are the closest things to AirTags (and better in some ways)
Our pick for the best Samsung Galaxy S26 case, our readers are also big fans of Spigen's affordable yet durable phone cases, that bring solid features for the price. You'll find a simple, sleek look in four colors, a pop-out kickstand, and a magnetic ring attachment that lets you use MagSafe accessories with Android phones.
As editor-in-chief Kerry Wan wrote about the case for the Galaxy S25, "It's just slim enough to not make your phone feel like a brick while offering a notable amount of protection to keep the device free from scratches and dings. Part of the reason it's so durable is Spigen's shock absorption padding tucked in the back."
2. Spigen Tough Armor MagFit Case
Our pick for the best Samsung Galaxy S26 case, our readers are also big fans of Spigen's affordable yet durable phone cases, that bring solid features for the price. You'll find a simple, sleek look in four colors, a pop-out kickstand, and a magnetic ring attachment that lets you use MagSafe accessories with Android phones.
As editor-in-chief Kerry Wan wrote about the case for the Galaxy S25, "It's just slim enough to not make your phone feel like a brick while offering a notable amount of protection to keep the device free from scratches and dings. Part of the reason it's so durable is Spigen's shock absorption padding tucked in the back."
These tiny pliers are small but mighty: They have 11 adjustment positions and can open enough to grip a 1-inch (24 mm) fastener. 's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says he's used these pliers to do everything simple plumbing to changing a car battery and changing an alternator.
"They offer better drip than your fingers can ever achieve, but not so much that you end up destroying things," Kingsley-Hughes wrote in his review.
Also: These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost
3. Knipex Cobra XS Water Pump Pliers
These tiny pliers are small but mighty: They have 11 adjustment positions and can open enough to grip a 1-inch (24 mm) fastener. 's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says he's used these pliers to do everything simple plumbing to changing a car battery and changing an alternator.
"They offer better drip than your fingers can ever achieve, but not so much that you end up destroying things," Kingsley-Hughes wrote in his review.
Also: These unassuming pliers replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost
This thermal camera is a great tool to keep on your keychain. It can do things like find overheating electrical components, diagnose HVAC problems, find radiator pipes underneath floorboards, find overheating power cables, and spot binding brakes on cars.
's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes has tested several thermal cameras, and says he recommends the Thermal Master P2 thanks to its 25Hz refresh rate and 15x zoom. "The camera is tiny, ...