Best Cat Window Perches
Quick answer. Disclosure: bestcatgear.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and may earn a commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon. The Zakkart hook-on windowsill perch is the top pick in this list for windows with a sill: its listing states a 40 lb limit, a bed size of 24 x 15 inches, and the exact sill requirements (a slot at least 0.5 inch deep and a sill up to 9 inches deep). For smooth glass, the listings for the AMOSIJOY cordless perch, the second Zakkart, Doggy Plus and CHEERPALS use suction cups instead. Three listings have sizes that conflict, so measure your window and read the conflicts section before you buy.
How we chose
We looked at six window perch listings whose specifications were stated on Amazon on 2026-10-17. The first question is how the perch attaches, so the list covers both kinds. The criteria were:
- Mount type: suction cups on glass, or a hook on the windowsill.
- The weight limit as the listing states it.
- The size the perch needs from your window, and where the listing gives conflicting numbers.
- The cover: removable, washable, and how the listing says to wash it.
- Whether the perch folds, which matters if you close blinds or curtains.
No listing here gives a figure for a particular cat, and we have not checked any weight-limit claim. For questions about your cat’s size or health, ask your vet.
Comparison table (as stated on each listing, checked 2026-10-17)
| Product | Mount | Weight limit on listing | Dimensions (in) | Weight (lb) | Cover or bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakkart hook-on windowsill perch (top pick) | Hook on sill; no suction cups | 40 lbs | 24 x 15 x 9 | 3.68 | Washable bed; cold wash, low tumble dry |
| AMOSIJOY windowsill perch, 21.7 in | Two metal hooks, two wooden supports | 40 lbs | 21.7 x 15 x 6.9 | 2.67 | Berber fleece cover, velcro, removable |
| AMOSIJOY cordless perch, L | Suction cups on glass | 40 lbs | 27.7 x 11.8 x 6.9 (table) or 23.3 x 11.2 x 7.8 (bullet) | 2.76 | Reversible zipper cover, removable for washing |
| Zakkart metal perch, supported from below | Suction cups | 40 lbs | 23 x 12.5 x 13 (table) or 25 x 14 x 12.5 (page title) | 4 | Machine washable bed included |
| Doggy Plus foldable hammock | 6 suction cups on smooth glass | Claims 44 lbs | 20.5 x 11 x 11.8 | 2.5 | Mesh, zippered cover, hand or machine wash |
| CHEERPALS Cloud Series, Large | Suction cups | 40 lbs | 12.1 x 11.3 x 2.9 (probably packed) | 3.66 | Reversible plush and mesh; machine washable |
Worked example: does it fit my window?
Say your window glass is 25 inches wide. The AMOSIJOY cordless listing says in a bullet that the perch is 23.3 inches long including the suction cups and fits a window of at least 23.3 inches. The details table on the same listing says 27.7 inches long. At 25 inches wide, the bullet figure fits with 1.7 inches to spare (25 minus 23.3), and the table figure does not (27.7 minus 25 is 2.7 inches too long). Measure first, and ask the seller which figure is right.
For the hook-on Zakkart, the sums are different. The listing needs a sill slot at least 0.5 inch deep for a hook that is 0.08 inch thick, and a sill no deeper than 9 inches. If your sill is 10 inches deep, it is 1 inch outside the stated limit, so this perch is not a match for it. For weight, the Doggy Plus claim of 44 lbs is 4 lbs, or 10 percent, above the 40 lbs the other five state.
Products
1. Zakkart Hook-On Cat Perch for Windowsill, Natural Wood/Gray, L (top pick)
Best for: windows with a sill slot, and renters who want no suction cups and no drilling. The perch can be moved from window to window by lifting it.
Skip if: your sill has no slot at least 0.5 inch deep, or is deeper than 9 inches.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 24 x 15 x 9 inches; weight 3.68 pounds; model CWP03-L-GR. The listing says it holds up to 40 lbs, uses a hardwood and metal frame, and has a bed 24 x 15 inches (size L) or 26.4 x 15 inches (size XL). The bed is removable for a cold wash and low tumble dry, and attaches with a sewn-in sleeve, with no zipper. Replacement beds are sold separately.
2. AMOSIJOY Cat Windowsill Perch with Wood & Metal Frame, 21.7 in
Best for: a sill mount with thumb screws that adjust to the thickness of your sill, with no wrench.
Skip if: you need a maximum sill thickness. The listing does not state one.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 21.7 x 15 x 6.9 inches; weight 2.67 pounds; model SP110. The listing says it holds up to 40 lbs, and the important information section says cats below 40 lbs. It is fixed by two metal hooks and supported by two wooden supports, with no drilling and no suction cups. The cover is washable berber fleece with velcro. The listing also says it can be used by a bedside or on drawers and cabinets.
3. AMOSIJOY Cordless Cat Window Perch, L White
Best for: a cordless suction cup perch with a reversible cover, for glass windows.
Skip if: you need the size to be certain. The table and the bullet differ by 4.4 inches in length.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): weight 2.76 pounds; the model number field reads CWP-L-GREY on a white listing. The details table gives 27.7 x 11.8 x 6.9 inches, and a bullet gives 23.3 x 11.2 x 7.8 inches including the suction cups, with a window of at least 23.3 inches. The listing says the frame is painted stainless steel and that the perch supports up to 40 lbs. It folds only when the mesh side of the reversible cover faces up. The cover is removable for washing.
4. Zakkart Cat Window Perch, 100% Metal Supported from Below (White)
Best for: a suction cup perch with arms that support the bed from below. The listing contrasts this with top-mounted cables and claims unobstructed jump entry.
Skip if: you need a certain size. The details table says 23 x 12.5 x 13 inches and the page title says 25 x 14 x 12.5 inches.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): weight 4 pounds; model djy-eedgvb79. The listing says the frame is 100 percent iron, holds up to 40 lbs, and the bed is machine washable with a stuffed wall and sherpa-covered pad. It can be put together without tools and attached to the window. The listing offers free replacement suction cups through the seller. It does not state how many suction cups come with it.
5. Doggy Plus Foldable Cat Window Perch with 6 Suction Cups (Gray)
Best for: a foldable suction cup perch that lifts out of the way of blinds, with six suction cups.
Skip if: your window has no clean, smooth glass area, since the listing says it is for clean, smooth glass.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): dimensions 20.5 x 11 x 11.8 inches; weight 2.5 pounds; model A-02; manufacturer Hangzhou Cute Pet Technology Co., Ltd. The listing says it can support up to 44 lbs (a claim), folds upward, and has a breathable mesh surface with a zippered cover that can be hand or machine washed. Assembly is required. The listing does not state the frame material.
6. CHEERPALS Cat Window Perch, Cloud Series (Green, Large)
Best for: a reversible cushion, with a plush side and a mesh side, and raised bed sides.
Skip if: you need the in-use size or the cup count; the listing gives neither.
Listing specs (checked 2026-10-17): the details table gives 12.1 x 11.3 x 2.9 inches, which looks like a packed or folded size; weight 3.66 pounds; model B00803L. The listing says it supports up to 40 lbs. It notes that suction cups may harden in cold weather, and suggests soaking them in warm water (about 140 degrees F) for about 10 minutes, then drying the cups and the window. The bed and cushion can be machine washed; the listing says to avoid high-heat drying.
Conflicts on the listings (not resolved)
- AMOSIJOY cordless: 27.7 inches long in the details table, 23.3 inches in a bullet. The model number field says GREY on a white listing.
- Zakkart metal perch: 23 x 12.5 x 13 inches in the details table, 25 x 14 x 12.5 inches in the page title.
- CHEERPALS: the details table gives 12.1 x 11.3 x 2.9 inches, which cannot be the size of a perch for large cats and is probably a packed size.
- Weight limits: five listings state 40 lbs, and Doggy Plus claims 44 lbs. We have not checked any of them.
Mistakes to avoid
- Skipping the window measurement. Sill depth, slot depth and glass width all matter, and listings differ on size.
- Putting suction cups on a surface the listing does not name. Doggy Plus says clean, smooth glass.
- Comparing weight limits without noticing that the limit is the seller’s claim, not a measurement.
- Forgetting the cold-weather note. CHEERPALS tells you to soak the cups in warm water, then dry the cups and the window.
Who should skip buying a window perch
Skip this list if your window has no flat glass area and no sill slot, since all six need one or the other. Skip it if you need a fixed, drilled mount; none of these listings describes one. For questions about your cat’s size, age or health, ask your vet.
FAQ
Which perches need no suction cups?
The Zakkart hook-on perch and the AMOSIJOY 21.7 inch windowsill perch. Both mount on the sill, with no drilling.
What weight do the listings state?
Five listings state 40 lbs: Zakkart (both), AMOSIJOY (both) and CHEERPALS. Doggy Plus claims 44 lbs. These are seller claims.
Which perches fold?
The Doggy Plus listing says it folds upward. The AMOSIJOY cordless listing says it folds only with the mesh side up. The CHEERPALS title says foldable but the text we read gives no folding steps.
Are the covers washable?
Zakkart (both) and CHEERPALS say machine washable. Doggy Plus says hand or machine washable. The AMOSIJOY listings say the cover is removable for washing and do not say how.
What window does the hook-on perch need?
The Zakkart hook-on listing needs a sill slot at least 0.5 inch deep and a sill depth of 9 inches or less.
Are the sizes reliable?
Not always. Three listings have a size that conflicts with another figure on the same page, so measure your space and check with the seller.
