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In this section, we are going to analyze the range of categories in which the apps are available on the Google Play Store and which categories are relatively more popular.
Installation Distribution by Categories of Apps
The gaming industry has witnessed remarkable growth and competition. At the outset, there were only 10 million installs, but this figure has now skyrocketed to 33 billion.
Statista projects a substantial increase in global mobile gaming app revenues, expecting a climb from 90.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 to 116.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Notably, mobile gaming stands out as the most lucrative segment in the global gaming market.
The peak in game installations occurred in 2018, reaching an impressive 33 billion, marking a 200 percent surge from the previous year.
Categories vs Number of Applications
The chart illustrates the usage of applications across various categories on the Google Play Store spanning from 2010 to 2018.
Taking a closer look at the app usage in different categories, it's evident that the family category consistently leads with the highest number of installations. Following closely behind, the games and tools categories also boast a substantial number of applications installed.
Most Popular vs Least Popular Application by Years
As of 2020, the global count of mobile gamers reached an impressive 2.6 billion, and this growing user base translates into substantial revenue for the Google Play Store.
When we observe the trend in installations from 2010 to 2018, games lead the pack, closely followed by communication and travel & local, both accumulating installations consistently over four years each.
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