The 20 most popular Android apps ever (with a recent update)

Check out the top Android apps which had a recent update in Google Play. We went through all Android apps for Android on Google Play in September 2025 and picked the best ones for you to download onto your Android phone. This Android app list is sorted by the all-time number of downloads. Last updated on 2025-09-05.

Google Play services

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to …

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Google Play services

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionalit…

Get the official YouTube app on Android phones and tablets. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music videos to what’s popular in gaming, fashion, beauty, news, learning and more…

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Video Players & Editors

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MEDIA_VIDEO

Get the official YouTube app on Android phones and tablets. See what the world is watching -- from the hottest music vi…

Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Text functionality Speech Recognition provides speech-to-text functionality to G…

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Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Tex…

Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-time GPS navigation for driving, walking, cycling, and public transport. Discove…

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TRAVEL_LOCAL

Explore and navigate the world with confidence using Google Maps. Find the best routes with live traffic data and real-…

The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, multiple account support, and powerful search to find the details you need. Use the…

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The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with enhanced security protections, mul…

The Google App offers more ways to search about the things that matter to you. Try AI Overviews, Google Lens, and more to find quick answers, explore your interests, and stay up-to-date. Use text, vo…

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The Google App offers more ways to search about the things that matter to you. Try AI Overviews, Google Lens, and more …

Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any device. With Drive, you can: • Safely store and access your files anywher…

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Google Drive lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any…

Android Switch is already installed on your Android device so you can securely copy photos, videos, contacts, and more from another phone or tablet during setup. Plus, if you have a Pixel 9, Pixel 9…

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Android Switch is already installed on your Android device so you can securely copy photos, videos, contacts, and more …

Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily back up, edit, organize, and search your memories with the help of Google AI. • 15 GB OF CLOUD STORAGE: Every Google account …

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Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily back up, edit, organize, and search your memories with…

Google Meet offers secure, high-quality video calling for everyone. Whether you're catching up with family and friends or collaborating with your team, you can count on features like automatic light …

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Google Meet offers secure, high-quality video calling for everyone. Whether you're catching up with family and friends …

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by AI, Facebook helps you make thin…

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Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing reels to that group who gets it, …

Google TV, previously Play Movies & TV, makes it easy to find and enjoy the entertainment you love in one place. With Google TV, you'll be able to: Find what to watch next Browse 700,000+ movies…

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Video Players & Editors

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MEDIA_VIDEO

Google TV, previously Play Movies & TV, makes it easy to find and enjoy the entertainment you love in one place. Wi…

Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for…

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Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connec…

Google Calendar

Get the official Google Calendar app, for your Android phone, tablet, or Wear OS device to stay organized and plan your day. Make the most of your day with easy event creation, multiple calendars, cu…

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Google Calendar

Get the official Google Calendar app, for your Android phone, tablet, or Wear OS device to stay organized and plan your…

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with your friends and family, explore your interests with people like you, build your community, and shar…

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Messenger is a free messaging app that helps you connect with anyone, anywhere. Stay in touch with your friends and fam…

Little moments lead to big friendships. Share yours on Instagram. —From Meta Connect with friends, find other fans, and see what people around you are up to and into. Explore your interests a…

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Little moments lead to big friendships. Share yours on Instagram. —From Meta Connect with friends, find other f…

Files by Google

✨ Free up space on your device with cleaning recommendations 🔍 Find files faster with search and simple browsing ↔️ Quickly share files offline with Quick Share ☁️ Back up files to the cloud to…

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Files by Google

✨ Free up space on your device with cleaning recommendations 🔍 Find files faster with search and simple browsing &harr…

Connecting you to the world of music: ● Music content including live performances, covers, remixes and music content you can’t find elsewhere ● Thousands of curated playlist across many genres …

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MUSIC_AUDIO

Connecting you to the world of music: ● Music content including live performances, covers, remixes and music content yo…

Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft OneDrive’s cloud storage secures photos, videos, and files to keep them protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. The OneDrive app lets you view and securely share photos…

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Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive’s cloud storage secures photos, videos, and files to keep them protected, synced, and accessib…

Google News - Daily Headlines

Google News is a personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world so you can discover more about the stories that matter to you. With Google News, you&r…

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News & Magazines

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Google News - Daily Headlines

Google News is a personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world so you …