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“code” keyword difficulty & traffic

How hard it is to rank for code on App Store 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
92/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.18 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

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

75/100 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 20k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 69.5 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “code”

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

  1. 1
    Koder Code Editor

    Koder Code Editor

    4.6
  2. 2
    GitHub

    GitHub

    4.8
  3. 3
    Sololearn: Learn to Code

    Sololearn: Learn to Code

    4.8
  4. 4
    Codecademy Go

    Codecademy Go

    4.8
  5. 5
    QR Reader for iPhone

    QR Reader for iPhone

    4.7
  6. 6
    Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast

    Replit: Vibe Code with AI Fast

    4.7
  7. 7
    LeetCode

    LeetCode

    4.8
  8. 8
    Textastic Code Editor

    Textastic Code Editor

    4.7
  9. 9
    Python Coding Editor & IDE App

    Python Coding Editor & IDE App

    4.4
  10. 10
    Code Editor - Compiler & IDE

    Code Editor - Compiler & IDE

    3.1
  11. 11
    Code App

    Code App

    4.0
  12. 12
    QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

    QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

    4.6

What the top apps have in common

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

code×58scanner×29reader×24barcode×20coding×17learn×15editor×7ide×7

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to rank for "code" on App Store?

"code" scores 78 out of 100 for difficulty on App Store 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 "code" get?

It scores 92 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 20k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "code"?

Right now the top apps for "code" on App Store include Koder Code Editor, GitHub, Sololearn: Learn to Code, Codecademy Go, QR Reader for iPhone. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "code" 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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