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“emoji” keyword difficulty & traffic

How hard it is to rank for emoji on App Store in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.

Difficulty

Hard
89/ 100

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

Search traffic

High
86/ 100

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

Efficiency (KEI)

Good

Demand outweighs the competition.

KEI 0.97 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

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

81/100 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 42k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 65.5 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “emoji”

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

  1. 1
    Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard

    Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard

    4.6
  2. 2
    Very Necessary Emojis

    Very Necessary Emojis

    4.7
  3. 3
    Emoji+

    Emoji+

    4.5
  4. 4
    Bitmoji

    Bitmoji

    4.0
  5. 5
    GIF Keyboard

    GIF Keyboard

    4.7
  6. 6
    Fonts - AI Stickers

    Fonts - AI Stickers

    4.5
  7. 7
    Gmoji: AI Emoji Maker

    Gmoji: AI Emoji Maker

    4.7
  8. 8
    Emoji for Message - Text Maker

    Emoji for Message - Text Maker

    4.6
  9. 9
    Adult Emoji for Lovers

    Adult Emoji for Lovers

    4.7
  10. 10
    AI Emojis

    AI Emojis

    4.7
  11. 11
    Emoji Maker: Emoji Up

    Emoji Maker: Emoji Up

    4.8
  12. 12
    Emoji Me Sticker Maker

    Emoji Me Sticker Maker

    4.7

What the top apps have in common

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

emoji×71keyboard×28maker×19emojis×18fonts×13texting×8adult×7sticker×6

Frequently asked questions

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

"emoji" scores 89 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 "emoji" get?

It scores 86 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 42k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "emoji"?

Right now the top apps for "emoji" on App Store include Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard, Very Necessary Emojis, Emoji+, Bitmoji, GIF Keyboard. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "emoji" 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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