United Statesen-US“buy” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for buy on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.
Difficulty
HardHigh competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 1.14 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
StrongEstablished apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.
99/100 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 1.7M installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 3 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “buy”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.6eBay online shopping & selling
shopping
- 2
4.7Best Buy: Shop tech deals
shopping
- 3
4.6Swappa - Buy & Sell Used Tech
shopping
- 4
4.4OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace
shopping
- 5
4.7Back Market - Buy & Sell tech
shopping
- 6
4.7Mercari: Buy and Sell App
shopping
- 7
4.7Depop - Buy & Sell Clothes
shopping
- 8
3.3Buy Anything - at Low Price
shopping
- 9
4.5Sezzle: Buy Now, Pay Later
shopping
- 10
4.7Wish: Shop and Save
shopping
- 11
2.7Buy Anything - Low Price App
shopping
- 12
1.7BuyNothing
social
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “buy”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "buy" on Google Play?
"buy" scores 84 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 "buy" get?
It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 1.7M installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "buy"?
Right now the top apps for "buy" on Google Play include eBay online shopping & selling, Best Buy: Shop tech deals, Swappa - Buy & Sell Used Tech, OfferUp Buy & Sell Marketplace, Back Market - Buy & Sell tech. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "buy" 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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