United Statesen-US“retro” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for retro 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 1.13 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
65/100 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 9k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 118 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “retro”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.6Retro — Photos with Friends
photography
- 2
4.6Retro Bowl
game sports
- 3
4.0Retro Goal
game sports
- 4
4.3Retro Bowl College
game sports
- 5
4.4Retro Music Player
music and audio
- 6
4.3Argon: Modern Retro Gaming
game arcade
- 7
4.4RETROXEL: Retro Arcade Games
game arcade
- 8
3.3ClassicBoy Retro Game Emulator
game arcade
- 9
2.9Retro Game Store Tycoon
game simulation
- 10
4.4S4U RC ONE - Retro watch face
personalization
- 11
2.8Retro Slam Tennis
game sports
- 12
Retro Cash
shopping
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “retro”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Related keywords
A basket of related long-tail terms usually beats chasing one hard head keyword.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "retro" on Google Play?
"retro" scores 79 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 "retro" get?
It scores 89 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 9k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "retro"?
Right now the top apps for "retro" on Google Play include Retro — Photos with Friends, Retro Bowl, Retro Goal, Retro Bowl College, Retro Music Player. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "retro" worth targeting for an indie app?
High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
What keywords are related to "retro"?
Related search terms include facebook, facebook messenger. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.
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