This audit was generated on April 29, 2026
The data may no longer be up to date.
This audit was generated on April 29, 2026
The data may no longer be up to date.
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10
Keywords analyzed
2
Ranked in top 100
0
In top 10
| Keyword | Rank | Traffic | Difficulty | Ahead | Behind | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the daily journal | #22 |  |  |      | ||
| journal newsOpportunity | #98 |  |  |      | ||
| local news | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| daily newspaperOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |    | ||
| news updatesOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   | ||
| breaking news | Not ranked | — | — |  | ||
| sports news | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| weather alertsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| news reader | Not ranked | — | — |     | ||
| enewspaperOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |   |
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Personalized insights generated by our AI
The Daily Journal has a strong quality score (88%) but suffers from extremely low visibility (10/100) due to poor keyword rankings and no chart presence. Immediate focus should be on keyword optimization and metadata overhaul to capture high‑traffic search terms.
Only 2 of the 10 analyzed keywords rank, with the best rank at 22 for "the daily journal" (traffic 50). The app fails to appear for high‑volume terms like "local news" (traffic 49) and "breaking news" (traffic 86). Prioritize keyword research and integration to improve rankings.
Key terms such as "local news", "sports news", and "weather alerts" have traffic scores above 60 but the app is not ranked for any of them. These mid‑difficulty keywords represent quick wins if added to the title, short description, and in‑app copy.
The current title "The Daily Journal" does not include any high‑traffic keywords. Adding words like "Daily News" or "Local News" can boost relevance and capture additional search impressions.
A quality score of 88% indicates that assets (icon, screenshots, description) are already well‑crafted. Maintain this standard while refreshing visuals to reflect the new keyword focus for better conversion rates.
Competitors like "A Moment: Daily Journal Diary" rank for shared keywords but leave gaps in "sports news" (traffic 63, difficulty 62) and "weather alerts" (traffic 55, difficulty 59). Incorporate these terms strategically to capture their unmet demand.
Actionable recommendations to improve your visibility
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Not ranking in top 50 for generic keywords. Consider optimizing title and description with relevant search terms.
Score of 10/100 suggests room for ASO optimization. Focus on keywords and category ranking.
Improving ratings and downloads can help reach category top charts.
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Common questions about this ASO audit.
The Daily Journal has a visibility score of 10 out of 100 on the Google Play (US). The score combines keyword rankings, top charts presence, and listing quality signals like rating and update recency. This audit was generated on April 29, 2026.
The Daily Journal is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 2 keywords, with 0 keywords reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.
Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of The Daily Journal are A Moment: Daily Journal Diary, My Daily Diary – Journal, Lock, Good News App. These apps appear next to The Daily Journal on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.
The Daily Journal is listed in the News & Magazines category on the Google Play.
Based on this audit, The Daily Journal should focus on the keywords where it ranks 11 to 50 (closest to the top 10), benchmark its title and subtitle against the most frequent competitors, and refresh its listing regularly to maintain quality signals. The full audit lists specific weaknesses, opportunities, and AI-generated suggestions tailored to The Daily Journal.
This audit was generated automatically by Applyra by scraping public Google Play data: app metadata, keyword rankings, category positions, and competitor listings. Visibility, keyword and listing quality scores are computed from those signals. Audits are free and do not require an Applyra account.
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