United Statesen-US“image” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for image on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.
Difficulty
MediumModerate competition. With quality content and targeted optimization, ranking is achievable.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 1.37 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
StrongEstablished apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.
100/100 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 2.2M installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 6.5 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “image”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.4Google Photos
photography
- 2
4.3Gallery
photography
- 3
4.7Amazon Photos: Photo & Video
photography
- 4
4.1ImageSearchMan - Image Search
tools
- 5
4.5Photoshop Express Photo Editor
photography
- 6
4.7Gallery - photo gallery, album
photography
- 7
4.0Picsart AI Photo Editor, Video
photography
- 8
4.7Image Toolbox - Edit & Convert
tools
- 9
3.9Snapseed
photography
- 10
4.8Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor
art and design
- 11
4.3Adobe Photoshop: Photo Editor
photography
- 12
4.8Photo Editor - Polish
photography
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “image”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "image" on Google Play?
"image" scores 63 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is medium. 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 "image" get?
It scores 86 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 2.2M installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "image"?
Right now the top apps for "image" on Google Play include Google Photos, Gallery, Amazon Photos: Photo & Video, ImageSearchMan - Image Search, Photoshop Express Photo Editor. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "image" 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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