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“racing” keyword difficulty & traffic

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

Difficulty

Hard
84/ 100

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

Search traffic

High
85/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.01 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

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

99/100 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 1.4M installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 17 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “racing”

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

  1. 1
    Need for Speed™ No Limits

    Need for Speed™ No Limits

    game racing

    4.4
  2. 2
    Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game

    Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game

    game racing

    4.6
  3. 3
    Hill Climb Racing

    Hill Climb Racing

    game racing

    4.2
  4. 4
    Hill Climb Racing 2

    Hill Climb Racing 2

    game racing

    4.5
  5. 5
    CSR 2 Realistic Drag Racing

    CSR 2 Realistic Drag Racing

    game racing

    4.6
  6. 6
    Asphalt Legends - Racing Game

    Asphalt Legends - Racing Game

    game racing

    4.4
  7. 7
    Mario Kart Tour

    Mario Kart Tour

    game action

    4.3
  8. 8
    GT Manager

    GT Manager

    game racing

    4.4
  9. 9
    Beach Buggy Racing

    Beach Buggy Racing

    game racing

    4.5
  10. 10
    Traffic Rider

    Traffic Rider

    game racing

    4.5
  11. 11
    Race Master 3D: Car Racing

    Race Master 3D: Car Racing

    game racing

    4.5
  12. 12
    Jetpack Joyride Racing

    Jetpack Joyride Racing

    game racing

    3.0

What the top apps have in common

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

racing×51car×27race×12kids×9games×8game×7drag×5hill×4

Frequently asked questions

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

"racing" scores 84 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 "racing" get?

It scores 85 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 1.4M installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "racing"?

Right now the top apps for "racing" on Google Play include Need for Speed™ No Limits, Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game, Hill Climb Racing, Hill Climb Racing 2, CSR 2 Realistic Drag Racing. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "racing" 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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