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 November 2024 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 2024-11-12.

Google Play services

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to …

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Google Play services

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionalit…

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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Video Players & Editors

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

Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Text functionality Speech Recognition provides speech-to-text functionality to G…

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Speech Recognition & Synthesis

Power your device with the magic of Google’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text technology. Google Speech-to-Tex…

Google Chrome is a fast, easy to use, and secure web browser. Designed for Android, Chrome brings you personalized news articles, quick links to your favorite sites, downloads, and Google Search and …

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Google Chrome is a fast, easy to use, and secure web browser. Designed for Android, Chrome brings you personalized news…

Navigate your world faster and easier with Google Maps. Over 220 countries and territories mapped and hundreds of millions of businesses and places on the map. Get real-time GPS navigation, traffic…

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Navigate your world faster and easier with Google Maps. Over 220 countries and territories mapped and hundreds of mill…

The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with robust security, real-time notifications, multiple account support, and search that works across all your mail. Gm…

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The official Gmail app brings the best of Gmail to your Android phone or tablet with robust security, real-time notific…

The Google app keeps you in the know about things that matter to you. Find quick answers, explore your interests, and stay up to date with Discover. The more you use the Google app, the better it get…

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The Google app keeps you in the know about things that matter to you. Find quick answers, explore your interests, and s…

Android System WebView

Android WebView is a pre-installed system component from Google that allows Android apps to display web content.

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Android System WebView

Android WebView is a pre-installed system component from Google that allows Android apps to display web content.

Google Drive, part of Google Workspace, lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and folders from anywhere, on any device. With Drive, you can: • Safely store a…

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Google Drive, part of Google Workspace, lets you securely store, intelligently organize and collaborate on files and fo…

Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos, automatically organized and easy to share. - “The best photo product on Earth” – The Verge - “Google Photos is your …

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Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos, automatically organized and easy to share. - “The best…

This app is for Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Already set up your device, but didn\u2019t transfer your data? Don\u2019t worry. Android Switch helps you securely move your photos, vide…

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This app is for Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Already set up your device, but didn\u2019t transfer your …

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Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing a reel to that group who gets it, or sharing laughs over fun images reimagined by AI, Facebook helps you make thi…

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Where real people propel your curiosity. Whether you’re thrifting gear, showing a reel 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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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…

Google Meet is a high-quality video calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, wherever they are. Meet lets you conn…

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Google Meet is a high-quality video calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your fri…

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

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

Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages allows you to text with Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS, which allows you to seamlessly connect to…

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Google Messages

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages allows you to text with Rich Communication Se…

Google Calendar

Get the official Google Calendar app, part of Google Workspace, for your Android phone, tablet, or Wear OS device to save time and make the most of every day. • Different ways to view your calen…

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Google Calendar

Get the official Google Calendar app, part of Google Workspace, for your Android phone, tablet, or Wear OS device to sa…

Digital Wellbeing

See a complete picture of your digital habits and disconnect when you want to. Get a daily view of your digital habits: • How frequently you use different apps • How many notifications you…

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Digital Wellbeing

See a complete picture of your digital habits and disconnect when you want to. Get a daily view of your digital habits…

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