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 January 2026 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 2026-01-01.

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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10,000,000,000+ downloads

Video Players & Editors

Google LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
MEDIA_VIDEO

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

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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10,000,000,000+ downloads

Google LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
PRODUCTIVITY

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

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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Meta Platforms, Inc.
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SOCIAL

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

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch w…

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10,000,000,000+ downloads

WhatsApp LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countr…

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,…

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Auto & Vehicles

Google LLC
10,000,000,000+ downloads
AUTO

Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected, and entertained with the Google As…

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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Meta Platforms, Inc.
5,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

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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Instagram
5,000,000,000+ downloads
SOCIAL

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

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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Google LLC
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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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5,000,000,000+ downloads

Microsoft Corporation
5,000,000,000+ downloads
PRODUCTIVITY

Microsoft OneDrive

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

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE

TikTok Pte. Ltd.

TikTok is THE destination for mobile videos. On TikTok, short-form videos are exciting, spontaneous, and genuine. Whether you’re a sports fanatic, a pet enthusiast, or just looking for a laugh,…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

TikTok Pte. Ltd.
1,000,000,000+ downloads
SOCIAL

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE

TikTok is THE destination for mobile videos. On TikTok, short-form videos are exciting, spontaneous, and genuine. Wheth…

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Keeping up with friends is faster and easier than ever with the Facebook Lite app! Use Facebook Lite as a friends app to connect and keep up with your social network. The Facebook Lite app is small, …

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Meta Platforms, Inc.
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SOCIAL

Keeping up with friends is faster and easier than ever with the Facebook Lite app! Use Facebook Lite as a friends app t…

The Google One app lets you automatically back up your phone and manage your Google cloud storage. • Automatically back up the important things on your phone, like photos, contacts and message…

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Google LLC
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PRODUCTIVITY

The Google One app lets you automatically back up your phone and manage your Google cloud storage. • Automatical…

Spotify: Music and Podcasts

With the Spotify music and podcast app, you can play millions of songs, albums and original podcasts for free. We have even added audiobooks, so you can enjoy thousands of stories wherever you are! …

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Spotify AB
1,000,000,000+ downloads
MUSIC_AUDIO

Spotify: Music and Podcasts

With the Spotify music and podcast app, you can play millions of songs, albums and original podcasts for free. We have …

Mi Video - Video player

We've added some new features to make your viewing experience even better: Powerful zoom is right at your fingertips. Mi Video supports 25%-500% zoom. Search online for subtitles, even for local vide…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Mi Video
1,000,000,000+ downloads
ENTERTAINMENT

Mi Video - Video player

We've added some new features to make your viewing experience even better: Powerful zoom is right at your fingertips. M…

SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files

Smart Media4U Technology Pte.Ltd.

It’s time to Share it! Share files, apps, games, videos, photos, music, recordings, documents and more with the SHAREit file transfer app. As a super-fast and safe app to transfer big files, t…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Smart Media4U Technology Pte.Ltd.
1,000,000,000+ downloads
TOOLS

SHAREit: Transfer, Share Files

It’s time to Share it! Share files, apps, games, videos, photos, music, recordings, documents and more with the …

LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News

Welcome to LinkedIn – The Professional Network That Works for You Build your career, grow your network, and unlock opportunities with LinkedIn, your trusted platform for meaningful professiona…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

LinkedIn
1,000,000,000+ downloads
BUSINESS

LinkedIn: Jobs & Business News

Welcome to LinkedIn – The Professional Network That Works for You Build your career, grow your network, and unlo…

WhatsApp Business

Everything you love about WhatsApp plus built-in tools for business WhatsApp Business is a free-to-download app with built-in tools to help you work smarter, build trust, and grow your business. Yo…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

WhatsApp LLC
1,000,000,000+ downloads
COMMUNICATION

WhatsApp Business

Everything you love about WhatsApp plus built-in tools for business WhatsApp Business is a free-to-download app with bu…

Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents from your Android phone or tablet with the Google Docs app. Work together in real time • Share documents with your team • Edit, comm…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Google LLC
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PRODUCTIVITY

Create, edit, and collaborate with others on documents from your Android phone or tablet with the Google Docs app. Wo…

Welcome to X, your trusted digital town square, where conversations unfold in real time, and the world connects through breaking news, live events, podcasts, and everything in between. Whether you're…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

News & Magazines

X Corp.
1,000,000,000+ downloads
NEWS_MAGAZINES

Welcome to X, your trusted digital town square, where conversations unfold in real time, and the world connects through…

Google Pay: Save and Pay

Important update: The U.S. version of the standalone Google Pay app is no longer available for use. Please download the Google Wallet app to tap and pay with Google Pay. Google Payment Corporation's…

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1,000,000,000+ downloads

Google LLC
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FINANCE

Google Pay: Save and Pay

Important update: The U.S. version of the standalone Google Pay app is no longer available for use. Please download the…