New Delhi, November 9: Google Play is an online store for millions of users worldwide, which offers a wide range of apps, games, movies, TV shows, books, and much more. The Google Play Store is available in over 190 countries for Android users across the globe. The Play Store app is pre-installed on Android devices. The Play Store has become an essential platform for entertainment and productivity, with over 2.5 billion active users every month. It allows people to explore new apps and download the latest games from different genres.
Google Play categorises its apps into free, grossing and paid categories. The platform regularly updates the rankings of the most popular apps each week for each category. These lists give users a clear view of which apps are trending and gaining the most attention. Last week, the top five free apps were Crafto, WhatsApp, Instagram, Meesho, and Zepto. This week, however, the top free apps have shifted slightly. Meesho has climbed to the top spot, followed by Instagram and Snapchat. Apps like PhonePe and Truecaller have also made their way into the top five list, reflecting their growing popularity. Google Play Store Top Free Apps List: Crafto, WhatsApp, Instagram, Meesho and Zepto Among the Most Downloaded Play Store Apps This Week.
Meesho
Meesho is an online shopping app that has become a popular choice for millions of users across India. The e-commerce platform offers a wide range of lifestyle products, from clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids to home essentials. It also provides products at the lowest wholesale price. Besides shopping for personal use, Meesho also allows users to resell products to friends and family. The app has over 500 million downloads, a 4.5-star rating, and 4.52 million reviews on the Google Play Store.
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing platform owned by Meta. Instagram remains one of the top social media apps globally with over 5 billion downloads on the Google Play Store with a rating of 4.3 stars and 158 million reviews. One of Instagram's most popular features is Instagram Reels, where users can create, watch, and share short, fun, and engaging videos. For those who want to share their day-to-day experiences, Instagram Stories offers a perfect way to post updates. Users also send and receive direct messages through Instagram DMs.
Snapchat
Snapchat is a fast and fun way to connect with friends and family. Whether you are sharing a photo or a funny video, Snapchat lets you capture and send moments instantly. On Google Play Store, it has over 1 billion downloads, a rating of 4.3 stars, and 36.4 million reviews. It is clear that people like using the app to stay in touch and express themselves. Snapchat opens directly to your camera and makes it easy to take a photo or record a video. You can also personalise your snaps with lenses, filters, Bitmoji, and more. New lenses are added on a regular basis, which are created by the Snapchat community.
PhonePe
PhonePe is a payments app that has made everyday transactions simple and easy. It allows users to recharge their mobile phones, pay utility bills, and make instant payments at both online and offline stores. The app supports multiple payment options, including BHIM UPI, debit/credit cards, and a wallet. Available on the Google Play Store, the app has earned a 4.2-star rating, with over 11.8 million reviews and more than 500 million downloads. Google Play Store Top Free Apps List: Meesho, WhatsApp, Instagram, Zepto and Truecaller Among the Most Downloaded Play Store Apps This Week.
Truecaller
Truecaller app helps users to filter out telemarketers, spammers, and other unwanted disturbances. The app continuously updates its spam list with a vast community of millions of users worldwide to ensure that you never miss important calls again. On Google Play Store the app has a 4.4-star rating, 23.5 million reviews, and over 1 billion downloads.
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