This audit was generated on May 16, 2026
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Your app's position for key search terms
10
Keywords analyzed
2
Ranked in top 100
2
In top 10
| Keyword | Rank | Traffic | Difficulty | Ahead | Behind | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hacker news | #2 |  |  |    | ||
| hacker news client | #2 | | | | ||
| tech news | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| startup newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| android news readerOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| news feedOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |    | ||
| tech communityOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| hacker forumOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |      | ||
| news aggregatorOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |  | ||
| developer newsOpportunity | Not ranked | — | — |     |
Keyword Competitors
Apps positioned directly before or after yours on keywords
Hacki for Hacker News
Books & Reference
Occurrence count shows how many keywords each competitor appears on
Category Ranking
News & Magazines chart position
X
CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts
Local News - Breaking &Weather
Substack
Local Weather News - Radar
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
Police Scanner - Live Radio
Scanner Radio - Police Scanner
Ground News
NYTimes: US and Global News
Local News - Latest & Smart
Local News: Breaking & Latest
FOX News - Daily Breaking News
Citizen: Protect The World
FOX LOCAL: Live News & Weather
Improve your ratings and downloads to climb the category charts.
AI-Powered Analysis
Personalized insights generated by our AI
The app ranks well for its core brand keywords but overall visibility is extremely low (12/100) due to poor keyword coverage, missing chart presence, and a low rating. Immediate focus should be on expanding keyword targeting and improving user perception to boost rankings.
The app holds rank 2 for both "hacker news" (traffic 30, difficulty 72) and "hacker news client" (traffic 28, difficulty 32), indicating strong brand recognition. Leverage this by keeping the brand name front‑and‑center in the title and short description.
Only 2 of the 10 analyzed keywords are ranked, giving a Keywords Score of 12%. High‑traffic terms like "tech news" (traffic 43, difficulty 71) and "startup news" (traffic 42, difficulty 46) are not captured, limiting discoverability.
Charts Score is 0% and the app is not ranked in the News & Magazines category, meaning it receives virtually no organic chart boost. This is likely tied to low install volume and weak conversion assets.
Keywords such as "news aggregator" (traffic 56, difficulty 44) and "tech community" (traffic 52, difficulty 45) have moderate difficulty and high search volume. Adding them to the title/short description or as keyword tags can quickly lift the Keywords Score.
A 3.9 rating based on only 22 reviews signals poor user perception and hampers conversion. Encouraging more 4‑5 star reviews will improve the Quality Score (currently 50%) and click‑through rates.
Competitor "Harmonic for Hacker News" ranks ahead and shares two keywords. Analyzing its metadata (e.g., use of "tech news" and richer feature list) can reveal missing value propositions to add to your description and screenshots.
- 1Add high‑traffic, mid‑difficulty keywords (e.g., tech news, startup news, news aggregator, news feed) to the app title and short description.
- 2Rewrite the long description to naturally include the new keywords, expand feature details, and add a clear call‑to‑action for ratings.
- 3Refresh visual assets (icon, feature graphic, screenshots) to highlight unique selling points and improve click‑through rates.
- 4Implement an in‑app prompt after key interactions to solicit 4‑5 star reviews and increase the total review count.
- 5Monitor competitor metadata weekly and iterate on keyword placement and asset copy to close the gap with Harmonic for Hacker News.
ASO Insights
Actionable recommendations to improve your visibility
Detailed description
Your description is 1556 characters, providing good keyword density and information for users.
Rating needs improvement
A 3.9 rating may deter potential users. Focus on fixing bugs and improving UX.
Low keyword visibility
Not ranking in top 50 for generic keywords. Consider optimizing title and description with relevant search terms.
Improve visibility
Score of 12/100 suggests room for ASO optimization. Focus on keywords and category ranking.
Not in category top charts
Improving ratings and downloads can help reach category top charts.
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Audit FAQ
Common questions about this ASO audit.
What is the ASO visibility score of Hacker News?
Hacker News has a visibility score of 12 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 May 16, 2026.
On how many keywords does Hacker News rank?
Hacker News is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 2 keywords, with 2 keywords reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.
Who are the main competitors of Hacker News?
Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of Hacker News are Harmonic for Hacker News, Hacki for Hacker News. These apps appear next to Hacker News on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.
What category is Hacker News in on the Google Play?
Hacker News is listed in the News & Magazines category on the Google Play.
How can Hacker News improve its App Store Optimization?
Based on this audit, Hacker News 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 Hacker News.
How was this ASO audit generated?
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.