“pug” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for pug on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.
Difficulty
HardHigh competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 1.14 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
64/100 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 553k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 59.5 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “pug”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.5Pug - My Virtual Pet Dog
game casual
- 2
4.5Pug Run
game casual
- 3

Pug Dash
game casual
- 4
4.4My Virtual Pet Louie the Pug
game casual
- 5
4.3PUBG MOBILE
game action
- 6
3.8Pugs jigsaw puzzles games
game puzzle
- 7

Puglingo - Pug Translator
entertainment
- 8
4.8Pug Pad - Drawing App
art and design
- 9

Pug Theme +HOME
personalization
- 10

Pug HD Wallpapers
personalization
- 11

Cute Pug Coloring Book
art and design
- 12

Captain Pug
game puzzle
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “pug”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "pug" on Google Play?
"pug" scores 78 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 "pug" get?
It scores 89 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 553k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "pug"?
Right now the top apps for "pug" on Google Play include Pug - My Virtual Pet Dog, Pug Run, Pug Dash, My Virtual Pet Louie the Pug, PUBG MOBILE. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "pug" 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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