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“hockey” keyword difficulty & traffic

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

Difficulty

Hard
75/ 100

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

Search traffic

High
89/ 100

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

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.

58/100 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 5k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 95/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 57 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “hockey”

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

  1. 1
    Hockey All Stars 24

    Hockey All Stars 24

    game sports

    4.5
  2. 2
    NHL

    NHL

    sports

    3.2
  3. 3
    Pocket Hockey Stars

    Pocket Hockey Stars

    game sports

    3.3
  4. 4
    Ice League Hockey

    Ice League Hockey

    game sports

    4.3
  5. 5
    Superstar Hockey

    Superstar Hockey

    game sports

    4.7
  6. 6
    World Hockey Manager 2026

    World Hockey Manager 2026

    game sports

    3.7
  7. 7
    Hockey Clash

    Hockey Clash

    game sports

    3.1
  8. 8
    Hockey Legacy Manager 26

    Hockey Legacy Manager 26

    game sports

    4.5
  9. 9
    Franchise Hockey: Pro GM

    Franchise Hockey: Pro GM

    game sports

    4.3
  10. 10
    Ultimate Pro Hockey GM

    Ultimate Pro Hockey GM

    game sports

    3.9
  11. 11
    Big 6: Hockey Manager

    Big 6: Hockey Manager

    game sports

    4.1
  12. 12
    PowerPlay: Ice Hockey PvP Game

    PowerPlay: Ice Hockey PvP Game

    game sports

    4.2

What the top apps have in common

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

hockey×89manager×11ice×9nhl×7air×7game×6pro×5stars×4

Frequently asked questions

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

"hockey" scores 75 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 "hockey" get?

It scores 89 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 5k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "hockey"?

Right now the top apps for "hockey" on Google Play include Hockey All Stars 24, NHL, Pocket Hockey Stars, Ice League Hockey, Superstar Hockey. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "hockey" 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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