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Visibility Audit by Applyra
New York Public Library (NYPL)

New York Public Library (NYPL)

OCLC Capira

USUSen-US4.0 / 5146 reviews Jan 27, 2026

Visibility Score

78Excellent

Visibility Breakdown

How your app performs across different visibility factors

Keyword Performance
100
Based on keyword rankings
Keywords analyzed10
Ranked in top 508
Chart Rankings
0
Position in store charts
Global chartNot ranked
Category chartNot ranked
App Quality
65
Rating and recency signals
Rating4.0 / 5
Last updated1 month(s) ago

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Keyword Rankings

Your app's position for key search terms

10

Keywords analyzed

8

Ranked in top 100

5

In top 10

Keyword Performance
Rankings, traffic and difficulty for each keyword
KeywordRankTrafficDifficultyAheadBehindTop 5
nypl#1
80
37
Libby, the Library App
New York Public Library (NYPL)
1
Libby, the Library App
2
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
3
BKLYN Library
4
NYTimes: US and Global News
5
new york public library#1
41
35
Brookings Public Library (SD)
New York Public Library (NYPL)
1
Brookings Public Library (SD)
2
York County Library
3
Library Connection Mobile
4
NYSBA Publications Library
5
library catalog#6
59
39
Libby, the Library App
Handy Library - Book Organizer
SJVLS Library Catalog
1
WRLS Library Catalog App
2
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
3
Nioga Library System Catalog
4
Libby, the Library App
5
library card#9
66
39
LA County Library
Queens Public Library
Libby, the Library App
1
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
2
CloudLibrary
3
The Library District
4
My Poudre Libraries App
5
library near me#10
69
39
Allegheny County Libraries
MAIN Library Alliance (NJ)
BKLYN Library
1
Little Free Library
2
Libby, the Library App
3
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
4
SHARE Mobile Library
5
library events#20
42
37
Allegheny County Libraries
BCCLS Libraries (NJ)
Bridges Library Café Mobile
1
Libby, the Library App
2
Queens Public Library
3
LA County Library
4
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
5
renew books#27
44
32
Suno - AI Music & Songs
MyPolicyData Insurance Tracker
Libby, the Library App
1
Renew Bible Church
2
Body Renew Online
3
Strategic Renewal Prayer App
4
Renew
5
book checkout#46
53
40
Book summaries: Accelerated
Book Tracker & Reading Log
Harvard Library Checkout
1
Metro Checkout
2
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
3
B&N NOOK App for NOOK Devices
4
Bookly - Book Tracker Library
5
ebooks audiobooksOpportunityNot ranked
82
48
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
1
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks
2
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere
3
Libby, the Library App
4
Audible: Audio Entertainment
5
book pickupOpportunityNot ranked
77
43
ThriftBooks: New & Used Books
1
Pick Up: Book Tracker
2
PastBook: 1-Click Photo Book
3
Uncover - Bookish App
4
Bookspace - Book Organizer
5

Keyword Competitors

Apps positioned directly before or after yours on keywords

Ranking ahead of you
Apps that outrank yours on shared keywords
Allegheny County Libraries

Allegheny County Libraries

Books & Reference

4.6Ahead2x
LA County Library

LA County Library

Lifestyle

4.4Ahead1x
Book summaries: Accelerated

Book summaries: Accelerated

Education

4.5Ahead1x
Suno - AI Music & Songs

Suno - AI Music & Songs

Music & Audio

4.8Ahead1x
Ranking behind you
Apps that you outrank on shared keywords
Libby, the Library App

Libby, the Library App

Books & Reference

4.8Behind2x
Brookings Public Library (SD)

Brookings Public Library (SD)

Books & Reference

Behind1x
Queens Public Library

Queens Public Library

Books & Reference

3.4Behind1x
Book Tracker & Reading Log

Book Tracker & Reading Log

Books & Reference

4.6Behind1x
Handy Library - Book Organizer

Handy Library - Book Organizer

Books & Reference

4.0Behind1x

Occurrence count shows how many keywords each competitor appears on

Category Ranking

Books & Reference chart position

Books & Reference
Not currently ranked in top 200
KJV Bible: Audio+Verse

KJV Bible: Audio+Verse

4.3
Audible: Audio Entertainment

Audible: Audio Entertainment

4.6
YouVersion Bible App + Audio

YouVersion Bible App + Audio

4.9
4
Blessed - Bible Verse & Prayer

Blessed - Bible Verse & Prayer

4.7
5
Bible For Women-Holy Bible App

Bible For Women-Holy Bible App

4.8
6
Libby, the Library App

Libby, the Library App

4.8
7
Lumina: Scripture & Bible

Lumina: Scripture & Bible

4.9
8
Bible Offline-KJV Holy Bible

Bible Offline-KJV Holy Bible

4.8
9
Women's Bible

Women's Bible

4.6
10
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories

4.5
11
Bible Chat: Holy Bible Study

Bible Chat: Holy Bible Study

4.8
12
Amazon Kindle

Amazon Kindle

4.8
13
King James Bible - Verse+Audio

King James Bible - Verse+Audio

4.8
14
Daily Bible - Verse+Audio

Daily Bible - Verse+Audio

4.9
15
Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere

Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere

4.7

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AI-Powered Analysis

Personalized insights generated by our AI

The NYPL app boasts strong brand keyword rankings (nypl, new york public library at #1) and a solid visibility score of 78, but its quality score (65%) and lack of chart presence indicate growth potential. Primary priority: improve rankings for high‑traffic unranked keywords and boost app quality signals to drive installs.

Top Brand Rankings
high

The app ranks #1 for "nypl" (traffic 80) and "new york public library" (traffic 41) with low difficulty, securing high‑intent traffic. Leverage these positions by reinforcing brand terms in the title and short description.

Low Quality Score
high

A quality score of 65% suggests suboptimal visuals and user feedback; the app rating sits at 4.0 with only 146 reviews. Upgrade screenshots, add a 15‑second video, and implement an in‑app review prompt to raise ratings and perceived quality.

No Chart Presence
medium

Charts score is 0%, meaning the app isn’t featured in top‑download lists. Without chart visibility, organic install volume stalls, limiting overall visibility score.

Unranked High‑Traffic Keywords
high

Keywords "ebooks audiobooks" (traffic 82) and "book pickup" (traffic 77) have the highest search volume yet are not ranked. Integrate these terms naturally into the title, short description, and feature list to capture this demand.

Improve Mid‑Range Rankings
medium

"book checkout" ranks 46 (traffic 53) and "renew books" 27 (traffic 44). Adding these phrases to bullet points and using them in localized screenshots can push them into the top 20, increasing discoverability.

Leverage Local Search
low

"library near me" already ranks 10 (traffic 69). Expand with branch‑specific keywords (e.g., "Mid‑Manhattan library") in the description to capture localized searches and edge out competitors like Queens Public Library.

Key Action Items
Priority actions to improve your app's visibility
  • 1Revise title and short description to include "ebooks", "audiobooks", and "book pickup" while preserving brand terms.
  • 2Create new high‑resolution screenshots and a 15‑second video highlighting e‑book reading, self‑checkout, and event discovery.
  • 3Implement an in‑app review prompt after a successful checkout; aim for >4.3 rating and 200+ reviews.
  • 4Launch a targeted install campaign (Google UAC) and promote the app via NYPL website, newsletters, and branch signage to gain chart placement.
  • 5Add localized branch keywords and update the long description with location‑specific phrases to improve "library near me" relevance.

ASO Insights

Actionable recommendations to improve your visibility

Strengths
What you're doing well

Recently updated

Your app was updated recently, signaling active maintenance to users and stores.

Strong keyword positions

Ranking in top 10 for 3 keyword(s): library card, library catalog, library near me.

Good visibility score

Score of 78/100 indicates solid app store presence.

Areas to Improve
Issues to address

Short description

Your app description is only 406 characters. A longer description (1500-4000 chars) improves discoverability and conversion.

Few screenshots

You have 4 screenshots. Adding more (8-10) helps showcase features and increases conversion.

Rating needs improvement

A 4.0 rating may deter potential users. Focus on fixing bugs and improving UX.

Suggestions
Opportunities to explore

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 New York Public Library (NYPL)?

New York Public Library (NYPL) has a visibility score of 78 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 March 16, 2026.

On how many keywords does New York Public Library (NYPL) rank?

New York Public Library (NYPL) is tracked on 10 keywords in this audit. It currently ranks in the top 100 for 8 keywords, with 5 keywords reaching the top 10. Ranking in the top 10 is where most discovery traffic happens.

Who are the main competitors of New York Public Library (NYPL)?

Based on shared keyword rankings, the most frequent competitors of New York Public Library (NYPL) are Libby, the Library App, Allegheny County Libraries, Brookings Public Library (SD). These apps appear next to New York Public Library (NYPL) on the keywords it ranks for, which makes them the most direct opportunities for ASO benchmarking.

What category is New York Public Library (NYPL) in on the Google Play?

New York Public Library (NYPL) is listed in the Books & Reference category on the Google Play.

How can New York Public Library (NYPL) improve its App Store Optimization?

Based on this audit, New York Public Library (NYPL) 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 New York Public Library (NYPL).

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.