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cat keywords

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

Search traffic

High
96/ 100

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

Difficulty

Hard
81/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.19 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Moderate

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

68/100 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 7k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 97/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 21 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “cat”

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

  1. 1
    Talking Tom Cat

    Talking Tom Cat

    4.0
  2. 2
    My Talking Tom

    My Talking Tom

    4.3
  3. 3
    Cat game - Pet Care & Dress up

    Cat game - Pet Care & Dress up

    4.2
  4. 4
    I Am Cat

    I Am Cat

    4.5
  5. 5
    My Cat - Virtual pet simulator

    My Cat - Virtual pet simulator

    4.2
  6. 6
    Talking Tom Cat 2

    Talking Tom Cat 2

    4.3
  7. 7
    My Talking Tom 2: Pet Game

    My Talking Tom 2: Pet Game

    4.3
  8. 8
    Duet Cats: Music & Meow Game

    Duet Cats: Music & Meow Game

    4.4
  9. 9
    Cats&Soup : Merge Magic Recipe

    Cats&Soup : Merge Magic Recipe

    4.7
  10. 10
    Cat Runner: Decorate Home

    Cat Runner: Decorate Home

    4.4
  11. 11
    Cats Mansion: Cat Games

    Cats Mansion: Cat Games

    4.7
  12. 12
    Cat Game - The Cats Collector!

    Cat Game - The Cats Collector!

    4.6

What the top apps have in common

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

cat×83cats×15game×13pet×13games×10cute×8idle×8talking×7

Frequently asked questions

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

"cat" scores 81 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 97/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "cat" get?

It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 7k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "cat"?

Right now the top apps for "cat" on Google Play include Talking Tom Cat, My Talking Tom, Cat game - Pet Care & Dress up, I Am Cat, My Cat - Virtual pet simulator. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "cat" 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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