United Statesen-US“dog” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for dog 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 1.10 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
StrongEstablished apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.
79/100 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 30k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 99/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 41 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “dog”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.4Dog Town: Puppy Pet Shop Games
game simulation
- 2
4.1Talking Ben the Dog
entertainment
- 3
4.3Woofz - Puppy and Dog Training
education
- 4
4.3Dog Scanner: Breed Recognition
education
- 5
4.7Pocket Paws: My lovely dogs
game simulation
- 6
4.9Old Friends Dog Game
game simulation
- 7
4.5Dog Game - The Dogs Collector!
game casual
- 8
4.5Hundeo - Puppy & Dog Training
education
- 9
4.5Dog Escape: Cute Pet Care Life
game simulation
- 10
4.5Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games
game simulation
- 11
4.4Pet Care Tracker - Dog Cat App
medical
- 12
4.6Dogo — Puppy and Dog Training
education
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “dog”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "dog" on Google Play?
"dog" scores 87 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 99/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
How much search traffic does "dog" get?
It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 30k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "dog"?
Right now the top apps for "dog" on Google Play include Dog Town: Puppy Pet Shop Games, Talking Ben the Dog, Woofz - Puppy and Dog Training, Dog Scanner: Breed Recognition, Pocket Paws: My lovely dogs. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "dog" 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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