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“bus” keyword difficulty & traffic

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

Difficulty

Hard
97/ 100

High competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.

Search traffic

High
96/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Good

Demand outweighs the competition.

KEI 0.99 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

Established apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.

96/100 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 190k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 13 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “bus”

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

  1. 1
    Transit - Subway & Bus Times

    Transit - Subway & Bus Times

    maps and navigation

    4.6
  2. 2
    Moovit: Your Transit Tracker

    Moovit: Your Transit Tracker

    maps and navigation

    3.8
  3. 3
    redBus Book Bus, Train Tickets

    redBus Book Bus, Train Tickets

    travel and local

    4.6
  4. 4
    Here Comes the Bus

    Here Comes the Bus

    education

    3.4
  5. 5
    Bus Simulator Indonesia

    Bus Simulator Indonesia

    game simulation

    4.3
  6. 6
    Bus Simulator : EVO

    Bus Simulator : EVO

    game simulation

    4.6
  7. 7
    Baby Panda's School Bus

    Baby Panda's School Bus

    game educational

    4.5
  8. 8
    Bus Simulator : Ultimate

    Bus Simulator : Ultimate

    game simulation

    4.4
  9. 9
    Bus Escape: Traffic Jam

    Bus Escape: Traffic Jam

    game puzzle

    4.4
  10. 10
    Busbud: Bus & Train Tickets

    Busbud: Bus & Train Tickets

    travel and local

    4.8
  11. 11
    FlixBus: Book Bus Tickets

    FlixBus: Book Bus Tickets

    travel and local

    4.7
  12. 12
    zingbus Book Bus Ticket online

    zingbus Book Bus Ticket online

    travel and local

    4.4

What the top apps have in common

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

bus×116simulator×42games×17city×15driving×12coach×10game×9tickets×6

Frequently asked questions

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

"bus" scores 97 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is hard. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 100/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "bus" get?

It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 190k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "bus"?

Right now the top apps for "bus" on Google Play include Transit - Subway & Bus Times, Moovit: Your Transit Tracker, redBus Book Bus, Train Tickets, Here Comes the Bus, Bus Simulator Indonesia. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "bus" 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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