The top 20 recently popular Android apps
What Android users are installing right now. Apps that everyone got years ago only make this list if people still install them today.
Google Play has 2,072,615 apps and games in 49 categories. 279,365 of them have at least 50,000 installs. The largest category is Education, with 208,593. Ranked by installs in the last 30 days. Together these 20 apps got 4B installs in the last 30 days. Speech Recognition & Synthesis got the most installs in the last 30 days: 280M. 10 of the 20 are in Tools. Install counts come from Google Play.
Last updated on 2026-11-06.
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App
Installs, 30 days
vs 30 days before
Last 12 weeks
Total installs
On Play
1
Google Play services
Google LLC · Tools
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 …
280M
−8%
27B
14 years
2
Speech Recognition & Synthesis
Google LLC · Tools
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…
280M
−4%
24B
13 years
3
Android System WebView
Google LLC · Tools
Android WebView is a pre-installed system component from Google that allows Android apps to display web content.
Recent changes:
• Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
270M
−7%
18B
11 years
4
Android Accessibility Suite
Google LLC · Tools
Android Accessibility Suite is a collection of accessibility apps that help you use your Android device eyes-free or with a switch device.
Android Accessibility Suite includes:
• Accessibility …
240M
+20%
18B
16 years
5
Android Developer Verifier
Google LLC · Tools
Android Developer Verification is a Google system service that protects users on certified Android devices by validating the identity of developers for apps installed from the internet. By ensuring e…
240M
−18%
2.9B
4 months
6
YouTube
Google LLC · Video Players & Editors
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…
210M
−12%
24B
16 years
7
Gmail
Google LLC · Communication
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…
200M
−23%
22B
16 years
8
Android Switch
Google LLC · Tools
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 or newer…
200M
−21%
16B
5 years
9
Google Chrome
Google LLC · Communication
Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Choose the fast, secure browser by Google.
GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME
• SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. …
220M
−11%
23B
14 years
10
Google Maps
Google LLC · Travel & Local
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…
220M
−10%
23B
16 years
11
Google
Google LLC · Tools
Download the Google app to find quick answers, explore your interests, and ask anything on your mind in any way. Try AI in Google Search with AI Mode, Lens, Search Live, and more.
Feature highlights…
200M
−4%
22B
16 years
12
Android Auto
Google LLC · Auto & Vehicles
Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected, and entertained with the Google Assistant. With a simplified interface, large buttons, and powerful voice actions,…
170M
−19%
13B
11 years
13
Google Messages
Google LLC · Communication
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…
170M
−15%
12B
11 years
14
Google Meet
Google LLC · Communication
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 …
170M
−16%
14B
10 years
15
Android System Intelligence
Google LLC · Tools
Android System Intelligence is a system component which powers intelligent features across Android, whilst keeping your data private:
• Live Caption, which automatically captions media playing …
150M
−15%
7.4B
8 years
16
Digital Wellbeing
Google LLC · Tools
See a complete picture of your digital habits and disconnect when you want to.
Get a daily view of your digital habits:
• How frequently you use different apps
• How many notifications you…
150M
−18%
11B
8 years
17
Google Gemini
Google LLC · Productivity
From your morning commute to late-night deep dives, Google Gemini is your personal, proactive and powerful AI assistant.
WHY USERS LOVE GEMINI
• Our latest models, Gemini 3.6 and Gemini Omni, u…
150M
±0%
2.5B
2 years
18
Gboard - the Google Keyboard
Google LLC · Tools
Gboard has everything you love about Google Keyboard—speed and reliability, Glide Typing, voice typing, Handwriting, and more
Glide Typing — Type faster by sliding your finger from lette…
150M
−17%
14B
13 years
19
Google Photos
Google LLC · Photography
Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos. Easily store, edit, organize, and search your memories with the help of Google AI.
• 15 GB OF CLOUD STORAGE: Every Google account gets…
150M
−17%
15B
11 years
20
Contacts
Google LLC · Communication
Back up and sync your contacts across all your devices
• Keep your contacts safely backed up to your Google Account
• Access your contacts from anywhere you’re signed in, including yo…
140M
−17%
6.7B
10 years