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“hack” keyword difficulty & traffic

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

Difficulty

Hard
77/ 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)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.25 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Moderate

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

62/100 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 6k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 95/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 59 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “hack”

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

  1. 1
    Learn Ethical Hacking: HackerX

    Learn Ethical Hacking: HackerX

    education

    4.8
  2. 2
    Learn Ethical Hacking

    Learn Ethical Hacking

    education

    4.7
  3. 3
    The Lonely Hacker

    The Lonely Hacker

    game simulation

    4.1
  4. 4
    Android Exploits Anti Hack Spy

    Android Exploits Anti Hack Spy

    tools

    4.6
  5. 5
    Hackers

    Hackers

    game strategy

    4.4
  6. 6
    HACK for Hacker News Tech

    HACK for Hacker News Tech

    news and magazines

    4.5
  7. 7
    Hack Safe - Mobile Security

    Hack Safe - Mobile Security

    tools

    4.2
  8. 8
    Learn Ethical Hacking Basics

    Learn Ethical Hacking Basics

    education

  9. 9
    Ethical Hacking Labs

    Ethical Hacking Labs

    education

  10. 10
    vHack Revolutions: Hacker Game

    vHack Revolutions: Hacker Game

    game simulation

    4.3
  11. 11
    Geek Security: Anti Hack & Spy

    Geek Security: Anti Hack & Spy

    tools

    4.8
  12. 12
    Learn Cyber Security & Hacking

    Learn Cyber Security & Hacking

    education

    4.4

What the top apps have in common

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

hacking×39hack×32hacker×26learn×23ethical×22anti×7security×7simulator×7

Frequently asked questions

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

"hack" scores 77 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 95/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "hack" get?

It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 6k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "hack"?

Right now the top apps for "hack" on Google Play include Learn Ethical Hacking: HackerX, Learn Ethical Hacking, The Lonely Hacker, Android Exploits Anti Hack Spy, Hackers. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "hack" 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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