United Statesen-US“road” keyword difficulty & traffic
How hard it is to rank for road 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 1.01 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
StrongEstablished apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.
97/100 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 997k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 13 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “road”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.5Crossy Road
game action
- 2
4.5OTR - Offroad Car Driving Game
game racing
- 3
4.1Smashy Road: Wanted 2
game action
- 4
4.7Road Hustle:Tap, Solve, Escape
game puzzle
- 5
3.1Roads by Porsche
maps and navigation
- 6
4.5Rage Road - Car Shooting Game
game action
- 7
4.1Road Recorder
auto and vehicles
- 8
4.6Fastlane: Road to Revenge
game action
- 9
3.6ND Roads (North Dakota Travel)
travel and local
- 10
4.3Dream Road: Online
game racing
- 11
4.7Traffic Frenzy: Road Jam
game puzzle
- 12
4.5California Roads
maps and navigation
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “road”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to rank for "road" on Google Play?
"road" scores 88 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 "road" get?
It scores 89 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 997k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "road"?
Right now the top apps for "road" on Google Play include Crossy Road, OTR - Offroad Car Driving Game, Smashy Road: Wanted 2, Road Hustle:Tap, Solve, Escape, Roads by Porsche. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "road" 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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