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Category Ranking
The position of an app within a given category, such as Productivity, Games, or Finance, in an app store.
What to understand
Category ranking gives a quick signal about how competitive an app is in its immediate market.
It often depends on a mix of install volume, growth speed, engagement, and other platform-level signals.
Tracking category ranking helps spot traction windows, campaign effects, or gains in organic visibility.
Related terms
Organic Install
An install generated without direct paid advertising, for example through store search, word of mouth, or natural visibility.
User Acquisition
All marketing actions aimed at generating new installs and growing an app’s user base.
Keyword Ranking
The position of an app on a specific keyword within app store search results.
