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Downloads
Plain-text personal knowledge base on the go
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.41
- 17,750 ratings
- Installs
- 6.4 million
- Last updated
- October 29, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 12.4 MB
Obsidian is popular, with 6.4 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 17,750 ratings. Its best ranking is #97 in Top Free, Productivity in Australia.
Summary
Obsidian is a local-first knowledge base built on a folder of plain-text Markdown files, delivering an offline-capable notes experience. On Android, it acts as a portable second brain with graph view, themes, and a thriving ecosystem of community plugins. It ranks in the top productivity charts across multiple markets, with strong download momentum and a solid rating of 4.41 from 17,750 reviews. 5,000,000+ total downloads and 230K downloads to-date in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
- Offline-first with local Markdown vaults
- Extensible via community plugins and themes
- Graph view for visual note relationships
- Top productivity rankings across multiple markets (DK, AU, RU)
- Less emphasis on quick-note capture and lightweight editing compared to some competitors
- Wiki-style linking not highlighted as a core feature in the feature list
- May present a steeper learning curve for users seeking a simple notes app
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Obsidian for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By Dynalist Inc., from Google PlayDescription by Dynalist Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
a local folder of plain text Markdown files.
It is a second brain, for you, forever. Now available on the go for Android!
Features include:
- Customizable toolbar
- Pull down quick actions
- Graph view
- Share to and from Obsidian
- Community plugins
- Themes
- Sidebar pinning for tablet
Recent changes:
Includes all new features and bug fixes up to Obsidian Desktop 1.15.0.
- Added PDF export for notes on mobile.
- Manage vaults now uses the same design as the welcome screens, and can create a new Obsidian Sync vault.
- The back button now goes back a screen in Manage vaults instead of closing the app.
- Fixed the editor jumping back to the cursor when the keyboard or status bar changes size.
- Fixed the last community plugins and themes being hidden behind the keyboard while searching.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 19
- App size
- 12.4 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Obsidian
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 1.15.0
- Launched
- July 2021
Alternatives
Similar apps and more from Dynalist Inc.
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 230 thousand
- Per day
- 7.7 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 5+ million
- Launched
- July 2021
Installs over time
Obsidian has been installed 6.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.7 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #97
- Chart
- Top Free
- Productivity
- Country
- Australia
Google Play Rankings for Obsidian
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | United States | Productivity | Top Free |
| 99 | Canada | Productivity | Top Free |
| 126 | Germany | Productivity | Top Free |
| 129 | Japan | Productivity | Top Free |
| 167 | France | Productivity | Top Free |
| 97 | Australia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 105 | Denmark | Productivity | Top Free |
| 107 | Russia | Productivity | Top Free |
| 118 | Netherlands | Productivity | Top Free |
| 121 | United Kingdom | Productivity | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About Obsidian
Obsidian is a productivity app developed by Dynalist Inc.
How many times has Obsidian been installed?
Obsidian has been installed 6.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 230 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 productivity apps.
What is the rating of Obsidian?
Obsidian is rated 4.41 out of 5 stars, based on 18 thousand ratings.
Is Obsidian free?
Obsidian is free. The app size is 12.41 MB. The latest version available is 1.15.0. The last update was on October 29, 2026.
What are the requirements for Obsidian?
Obsidian requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2021.
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Frequently asked questions about Obsidian
Is Obsidian free?
Yes. Obsidian is free on Google Play.
Is Obsidian still available?
Yes. Obsidian is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 29, 2026.
Does Obsidian contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Obsidian as containing ads.
What Android version does Obsidian require?
Obsidian runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is Obsidian?
Obsidian is 12.41 MB.
Is Obsidian suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Obsidian as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Obsidian been installed?
Google Play lists 5,000,000+ installs for Obsidian.
How do people rate Obsidian?
Obsidian scores 4.41 out of 5 stars, from 17,750 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Obsidian?
Obsidian was developed by Dynalist Inc. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Obsidian?
People looking at Obsidian also look at these productivity apps: Quick Draft for Obsidian, VaultMate: Tasks for Obsidian, Purple Obsidian Icon Pack, Simple Minimalist Launcher, Nick Nack Development Hub.