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“bug” keyword difficulty & traffic

How hard it is to rank for bug on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.

Difficulty

Medium
66/ 100

Moderate competition. With quality content and targeted optimization, ranking is achievable.

Search traffic

High
96/ 100

Excellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.45 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Moderate

Competitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.

44/100 across the top apps

Should you target it?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

  • Top apps for it see an estimated 518 installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 83/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 119 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “bug”

The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.

  1. 1
    Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

    Picture Insect: Bug Identifier

    education

    4.3
  2. 2
    Bug ID - Insect Identifier

    Bug ID - Insect Identifier

    education

    3.7
  3. 3
    Bugs Insects kids Learn & Play

    Bugs Insects kids Learn & Play

    education

    4.1
  4. 4
    The Bugs I: Insects?

    The Bugs I: Insects?

    education

    3.8
  5. 5
    AI Insect & Bug Identifier App

    AI Insect & Bug Identifier App

    education

    4.4
  6. 6
    Bug Smasher

    Bug Smasher

    game action

    3.5
  7. 7
    Bug Heroes 2: Premium

    Bug Heroes 2: Premium

    game action

    4.7
  8. 8
    Bugs 2: What Are They Like?

    Bugs 2: What Are They Like?

    education

    4.3
  9. 9
    Insect Identifier - Insectium

    Insect Identifier - Insectium

    education

    4.3
  10. 10
    Insecto AI: Bug Identifier

    Insecto AI: Bug Identifier

    education

    3.3
  11. 11
    Bug Heroes: Tower Defense

    Bug Heroes: Tower Defense

    game action

    4.7
  12. 12
    Bug Identifier: Bug Finder

    Bug Identifier: Bug Finder

    education

    3.5

What the top apps have in common

The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “bug”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to rank for "bug" on Google Play?

"bug" scores 66 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is medium. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 83/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "bug" get?

It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 518 installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "bug"?

Right now the top apps for "bug" on Google Play include Picture Insect: Bug Identifier, Bug ID - Insect Identifier, Bugs Insects kids Learn & Play, The Bugs I: Insects?, AI Insect & Bug Identifier App. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "bug" worth targeting for an indie app?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

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