New Delhi, October 5: Google Play is a popular online store where users can discover their favourite apps, games, movies, TV shows, books, and more. If you are looking for entertainment or helpful tools, Google Play Store makes it easy to explore a wide range of high-quality apps and games. The platform also includes protections that ensure user safety by implementing strict standards for developers.

Play Store offers over 2 million apps and games to billions of people globally. Google Play has also been a major source of revenue for the developer community. It has generated more than USD 120 billion in earnings for developers. The platform continues to connect users with trusted, engaging tools and also supports developers with a growing marketplace. How To Put Status on WhatsApp? Know Step-by-Step Procedure To Set WhatsApp Status in Mobile App and Web Version in HD.

Google Play organises its apps into three main categories: the top free apps, the top-grossing apps, and the top paid apps. Every week, the most downloaded free apps are ranked based on how many times they have been downloaded. Last week, the top free apps that received the most downloads were Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This week, some apps have performed well and climbed higher on the list. Let’s check out which free apps are at the top on Google Play this week.

Meesho (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)

Meesho

Meesho is an online shopping store that allows you to explore a vast collection of products. The online store offers trendy clothes to home essentials with over 50 lakh products in different categories. Additionally, you can compare price and discover the best deals. The Meesho app has a 4.5-star rating in the Google Play Store, backed by 4.42 million reviews and over 500 million downloads.

Flipkart (Photo Credits: X/@Flipkart)

Flipkart

Flipkart was started in 2007 and has transformed the Indian e-commerce industry by empowering millions of consumers, sellers, and small businesses. The e-commerce platform offers over 150 million products from different categories, which include electronics, fashion and more with a registered customer base exceeding 400 million. On Google Play Store, Flipkart holds a 4.3-star rating from 57.4 million reviews, with over 500 million downloads. Flipkart has made online shopping accessible and affordable for millions with services like Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, and easy returns.

PhonePe (Photo Credits: PhonePe/Facebook)

PhonePe

PhonePe is a leading digital payments app which was launched in August 2016.  Last week, PhonePe was not among the top five free apps in the Google Play Store. However, it has managed the third spot this week. The app boasts a 4.2-star rating, over 11.7 million reviews, and more than 500 million downloads on the Play Store. PhonePe is a payment app that lets you use UPI, credit cards, debit cards, or a wallet to top up your mobile phone, pay utility bills, and make payments at online and offline stores.

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Instagram

Instagram, a Meta-owned platform, is one of the popular social media apps. It allows users to post photos and create, share, and watch short, engaging videos known as Instagram Reels. Instagram has gained popularity on the Play Store with over 158 million reviews, a 4.3-star rating, and more than 5 billion downloads. Users can explore stories and live videos from their favourite creators. Users can also send messages, photos, and videos to friends or groups. How To Delete Instagram Account? What If You Don't Remember Password? Here's All You Need To Know.

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Amazon

Amazon is one of the leading e-commerce platforms, which offers a convenient way to shop online. Through the Amazon app, users can browse and buy from a wide selection of products, including mobiles, electronics, fashion, household items, and more. Customers can also pay bills, book flights, and even order groceries. On Google Play, the Amazon app has a 4.0-star rating from over 9.46 million reviews and boasts more than 500 million downloads. Users can explore products from various categories, shop, and track their orders.

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