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“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

Hard
78/ 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 1.14 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Moderate

Competitors 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. 1
    Pug - My Virtual Pet Dog

    Pug - My Virtual Pet Dog

    game casual

    4.5
  2. 2
    Pug Run

    Pug Run

    game casual

    4.5
  3. 3
    Pug Dash

    Pug Dash

    game casual

  4. 4
    My Virtual Pet Louie the Pug

    My Virtual Pet Louie the Pug

    game casual

    4.4
  5. 5
    PUBG MOBILE

    PUBG MOBILE

    game action

    4.3
  6. 6
    Pugs jigsaw puzzles games

    Pugs jigsaw puzzles games

    game puzzle

    3.8
  7. 7
    Puglingo - Pug Translator

    Puglingo - Pug Translator

    entertainment

  8. 8
    Pug Pad - Drawing App

    Pug Pad - Drawing App

    art and design

    4.8
  9. 9
    Pug Theme +HOME

    Pug Theme +HOME

    personalization

  10. 10
    Pug HD Wallpapers

    Pug HD Wallpapers

    personalization

  11. 11
    Cute Pug Coloring Book

    Cute Pug Coloring Book

    art and design

  12. 12
    Captain Pug

    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.

pug×27pet×11care×6dog×5virtual×3mobile×3games×3app×3

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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