United Statesen-US“nhl” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for nhl 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 1.56 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
57/100 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 4k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 96/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 75.5 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “nhl”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
3.2NHL
sports
- 2
2.1NHL
sports
- 3
4.4NHL Fantasy Stars
game sports
- 4
4.7Superstar Hockey
game sports
- 5
4.3Franchise Hockey: Pro GM
game sports
- 6
4.1Big 6: Hockey Manager
game sports
- 7
NHL Events
business
- 8
4.5Hockey Legacy Manager 25
game sports
- 9
4.7ESPN Fantasy Sports
sports
- 10
4.5Hockey Legacy Manager 24
game sports
- 11
4.6Elite Prospects - Hockey Stats
sports
- 12
4.6Hockey Legacy Manager 26
game sports
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “nhl”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "nhl" on Google Play?
"nhl" scores 59 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 96/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
How much search traffic does "nhl" get?
It scores 92 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 4k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "nhl"?
Right now the top apps for "nhl" on Google Play include NHL, NHL, NHL Fantasy Stars, Superstar Hockey, Franchise Hockey: Pro GM. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "nhl" 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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