Amazon A+ Content — Expert Guide

How to Unlock Amazon Premium A+ Content in 2026

Last updated: June 2026

Amazon Premium A+ Content is the highest-tier enhanced listing module available to brand-registered sellers. It unlocks video, interactive hotspot images, and enhanced comparison charts — and can increase sales by up to 20%, according to Amazon. Access is free and earned automatically by meeting two specific criteria, reviewed every Friday.

Sales Lift
+20%
Average increase with Premium A+ vs. no enhanced content (Amazon, sell.amazon.com)
Requirement
10
Approved A+ content pieces needed in your Brand Registry account
Review Cycle
Fri
Amazon checks eligibility every Friday — no manual application
A+ Content Overview

What Is Amazon Premium A+ Content?

Amazon Premium A+ Content is the enhanced product description module that gives brand-registered sellers access to video, interactive image hotspots, and premium comparison charts — capabilities unavailable in standard Basic A+ modules. While Basic A+ Content can lift sales by up to 8% (Amazon, sell.amazon.com), Premium A+ raises that ceiling to 20%, making it one of the highest-ROI unlocks available on the platform.

Premium A+ is not a paid add-on. It is a feature unlocked automatically once a brand meets Amazon's eligibility criteria — at no additional cost beyond your Brand Registry membership. Brands using optimized A+ content see conversion rates increase by 5–20% and lower return rates by 10–15% (Sequence Commerce).

Why it matters: Premium A+ lets you embed video and interactive modules directly in your listing — turning your product page into a mini brand experience. Competitors without Premium access simply cannot replicate this in-listing content format.
Feature Basic A+ Content Premium A+ Content
Sales ImpactUp to +8% (Amazon)Up to +20% (Amazon)
Video Modules✗ Not available✓ Available
Interactive Hotspot Images✗ Not available✓ Available
Enhanced Comparison Charts✗ Not available✓ Available
Brand Story Required✓ Separate module✓ Required for eligibility
CostFree with Brand RegistryFree — earned by meeting criteria
Eligibility Criteria

The Two Requirements You Must Meet

Amazon checks two conditions simultaneously before granting Premium A+ access. Meeting only one will not trigger activation. The system runs its check every Friday — no manual application needed.

01
Requirement One

Brand Story on Every ASIN

A Brand Story must be Published on all product listings — every ASIN in your brand, without exception. If even one product is missing a Brand Story, or if a Brand Story is in Submitted (not Published) status, access is delayed to the next Friday cycle.

Key detail: Submitted status does not count. The Brand Story must reach Published status across all ASINs.
02
Requirement Two

10 Approved A+ Content Pieces

Your account must contain at least 10 A+ pieces in Approved status. These can be any combination of A+ modules — duplicates count as separate pieces. The modules don't need to be live on products; Approved status alone is sufficient.

Key detail: The duplication method below is the fastest path to 10 for single-product stores.
Step-by-Step — Single Product Store

If You Sell One Product: The Duplication Method

Sellers with a single product can reach 10 approved A+ pieces using Amazon's duplication feature. This is the exact workflow from the SHTONDA.DESIGN internal guide, confirmed by our Amazon PPC partner.

1
Add Brand Story to Every ASIN

In Seller Central, go to Advertising → A+ Content Manager → Brand Story. Create a Brand Story and publish it to all ASINs. For a single product, this means assigning it to every size and color variation. Content can be simple — a short brand description and your logo are enough.

sellercentral.amazon.com → Advertising → A+ Content Manager
A+ Content Manager → Brand Story → Create New
Brand Story — [Your Brand Name]● Published
✓ Assigned to all ASINs (required for Premium A+ eligibility)
2
Create and Submit at Least One A+ Block

Create at least one A+ content piece for your product. It can be minimal — even a single text block qualifies. Submit it and wait for approval (typically 7 business days). You need this first approved piece before you can duplicate.

sellercentral.amazon.com → A+ Content Manager → Create A+ Content
A+ Content Manager → Standard A+ → Add Module
A+ Content — [Product Name]● Approved
Submit → Wait for approval (~7 business days)
3
Duplicate the Approved A+ Content Up to 10 Times

Open your approved A+ piece in A+ Content Manager. Click Actions → Duplicate → Copy ASINs. A new content tab opens with a copy. Then: Edit → Save → Save → Submit. Repeat until you have 10 approved pieces total. You can duplicate up to 5 times per session.

sellercentral.amazon.com → A+ Content Manager → Actions
A+ Content Manager → [Your Approved A+ Content] → Actions ▾
⟶ Duplicate
Copy ASINs
Archive
Delete
Then: Edit → Save → Save → Submit
Repeat ×5 per session → reach 10 total Approved pieces
Why this works: Amazon counts each duplicated submission as an independent content piece. After approval, each copy appears as a separate Approved entry in your A+ Content Manager.
4
Wait for Friday — Access Granted Automatically

Once Brand Story is Published on all ASINs and you have 10 Approved A+ pieces, no further action is needed. Amazon checks eligibility every Friday. If conditions are met, Premium A+ module options appear in your A+ Content Manager after the Friday cycle.

sellercentral.amazon.com → A+ Content Manager → Create A+ Content
New module types now available after Friday review:
🎬 Video Module — PremiumUNLOCKED
🖱 Interactive Hotspot — PremiumUNLOCKED
Step-by-Step — Multi-Product Store

If You Have Multiple Products

For brands with a broader catalog, reaching 10 approved A+ pieces is straightforward — you need full coverage across your catalog. The duplication hack is only needed if you have fewer than 10 products.

1
Add Brand Story to Every Product Listing

Ensure a Brand Story is Published on every product — all ASINs, all variations. Use A+ Content Manager → Brand Story and assign it to your full ASIN list. A single Brand Story can be assigned to multiple ASINs simultaneously.

2
Publish A+ Content on Every Product

Create at least one A+ piece per product and submit for approval. With 10+ products, each approved A+ piece counts individually — you reach the 10-piece threshold through normal catalog coverage. With fewer than 10 products, use the duplication method to top up.

3
Confirm All A+ Is in Approved Status

In A+ Content Manager, verify every piece shows Approved — not Submitted or Pending. Amazon's Friday review activates Premium A+ once both requirements are simultaneously met. A single rejected or pending piece keeps you below threshold.

Common mistake: Brands with 12 products but only 7 approved A+ pieces — because a few were rejected or left in Draft — miss Premium A+ access. Review your full status list before Friday.
Access Timeline

When Does Amazon Grant Premium A+ Access?

Amazon runs its Premium A+ eligibility check on a weekly basis — every Friday. There is no button to press, no form to submit, and no support ticket to open. Once your account meets both requirements, the system activates access automatically.

Mon–Thu
Complete setup: Brand Story Published + 10 Approved A+ pieces
Friday
Amazon eligibility check runs automatically
Friday Evening
Premium A+ modules appear in A+ Content Manager if eligible
Weekend
Design and queue your first Premium A+ modules
Following Week
Submit Premium A+ for Amazon review (~7 business days)
If access doesn't appear after Friday: Check that (1) Brand Story is Published — not just Submitted — on every single ASIN, and (2) you have exactly 10 or more A+ pieces in Approved status. One missing piece defers access to the following Friday's cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Premium A+ Content: FAQ

What is the difference between Basic A+ Content and Premium A+ Content?
Basic A+ includes standard text and image modules and can lift sales by up to 8% (Amazon). Premium A+ adds video, interactive hotspot images, and enhanced comparison charts — Amazon reports a potential 20% sales increase. Both are free with Brand Registry; Premium requires eligibility criteria to be met.
How many approved A+ content pieces do I need for Premium A+ access?
You need at least 10 A+ pieces in Approved status. Each duplicate counts as a separate piece, so single-product sellers can reach 10 using Actions → Duplicate → Copy ASINs, then Edit → Save → Save → Submit, repeated until 10 approved pieces are accumulated.
When does Amazon review Premium A+ eligibility?
Amazon reviews eligibility every Friday. If all conditions are met, access is granted that Friday — no manual application. There is no way to request early review or expedite the process.
Can I get Premium A+ Content with just one product?
Yes. Add a Brand Story and one A+ block, get it approved, then duplicate it up to 10 times using Actions → Duplicate → Copy ASINs. Each approved duplicate counts individually. This is the standard method for single-product sellers.
Does the Brand Story need to be on every ASIN?
Yes. Amazon requires a Published Brand Story on all ASINs in your brand. Missing even one ASIN, or having a Brand Story in Submitted status, will delay Premium A+ access until the following Friday review cycle.
Does Premium A+ Content cost extra?
No. Premium A+ is free for brand-registered sellers who meet the eligibility criteria. You pay only for the design of the modules — the feature itself is a free tier within Brand Registry.
Can I use A+ Content without Brand Registry?
No. Both Basic and Premium A+ Content require active Amazon Brand Registry with a registered trademark. Brand Registry is a prerequisite for creating any A+ modules.
Next Steps

Ready to Unlock Premium A+ for Your Brand?

Meeting the eligibility criteria is one step — designing Premium A+ modules that actually convert is another. Here is how to move forward.

01
Audit Your Current Status
Log into Seller Central → A+ Content Manager. Count your Approved pieces and confirm Brand Story is Published on every ASIN. Use the duplication method if you're below 10.
02
Prepare Your Premium Modules
Plan your video, hotspot images, and enhanced comparison chart before access is granted — so you can submit Premium A+ modules the day access opens, without losing a week to planning.
03
Get a Free Listing Audit
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Anna Shtonda
Founder & CEO, SHTONDA.DESIGN
200+ Amazon and brand design projects across the US, Canada, and Europe. Specializing in A+ Content, Brand Store design, and listing creative that drives measurable conversion growth for FBA brands.