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“micro” keyword difficulty & traffic

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

Difficulty

Hard
89/ 100

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

Search traffic

High
95/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.07 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

Established apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.

82/100 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 542k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 13 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “micro”

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

  1. 1
    Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft Edge

    communication

    4.7
  2. 2
    Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper

    Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper

    personalization

    4.4
  3. 3
    Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Microsoft 365 Copilot

    productivity

    4.5
  4. 4
    Micro Gesture

    Micro Gesture

    tools

    4.1
  5. 5
    Microsoft Word: Edit Documents

    Microsoft Word: Edit Documents

    productivity

    4.8
  6. 6
    Microsoft Launcher

    Microsoft Launcher

    personalization

    4.7
  7. 7
    Microsoft To Do: Lists & Tasks

    Microsoft To Do: Lists & Tasks

    productivity

    4.6
  8. 8
    LA Metro Micro

    LA Metro Micro

    travel and local

    4.6
  9. 9
    micro:bit

    micro:bit

    education

    2.6
  10. 10
    Micro-SOC Mobile

    Micro-SOC Mobile

    business

  11. 11
    ​​Microsoft Copilot

    ​​Microsoft Copilot

    productivity

    4.6
  12. 12
    MCT Micro

    MCT Micro

    travel and local

    4.5

What the top apps have in common

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

micro×70microsoft×17mic×4app×4edge×3metro×3trend×3bluetooth×3

Frequently asked questions

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

"micro" scores 89 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 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 "micro" get?

It scores 95 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 542k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "micro"?

Right now the top apps for "micro" on Google Play include Microsoft Edge, Mico - Widget & Live Wallpaper, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Micro Gesture, Microsoft Word: Edit Documents. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "micro" 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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