We at 42matters have run the numbers and determined the 15 most widely leveraged analytics SDKs available on the Android app market. In order to compile our rankings, we used our technology to analyze the millions of mobile applications, and the 1,200+ SDKs integrated into them, that constitute the Google Play Store inventory. This data also gives readers a sneak peak into the rich mobile application insights generated by the 42matters technology. This data is also available via our API and Explorer.
The intended purpose of this article is to assist app builders in their search for the perfect analytics SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. Furthermore, this list provides market researchers with an intriguing look at the prolific and highly malleable data collected by our technology.
1) Google Firebase
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 86% have Google Firebase integrated, covering 91% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Firebase is a mobile and web application development platform SDK that gives app builders the ability to develop their apps faster, without worrying about infrastructure. It includes functionalities like analytics, databases, messaging and crash reporting so developers can move quickly and focus on their users.
APP SHARE
86%
TOTAL APPS
1.91m
APPLICATIONS
1.68m
GAMES
235.13k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
91%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
555.63b
APP DOWNLOADS
385.85b
GAME DOWNLOADS
169.76b
Browse all apps that have Google Firebase integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Google Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 23% have Google Analytics integrated, covering 31% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Analytics is an analytics SDK that enables app developers to measure user interactions on their app. It is designed to give developers the tools necessary to collect, configure, and analyze data in order to reach the right audience.
APP SHARE
23%
TOTAL APPS
510.51k
APPLICATIONS
443.55k
GAMES
66.96k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
31%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
193.91b
APP DOWNLOADS
150.66b
GAME DOWNLOADS
43.25b
Browse all apps that have Google Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Firebase Crashlytics Fabric
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 19% have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated, covering 32% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Fabric Crashlytics is the most powerful, lightest weight crash reporting SDK on the market. App developers that leverage Fabric Crashlytics are able to spend less time finding crashes and more time fixing them.
APP SHARE
19%
TOTAL APPS
434.49k
APPLICATIONS
410.37k
GAMES
24.12k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
32%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
198.12b
APP DOWNLOADS
140.26b
GAME DOWNLOADS
57.85b
Browse all apps that have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) Fabric Answers
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 12% have Fabric Answers integrated, covering 10% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Fabric Answers is a mobile analytics SDK. It gives app developers the ability to enable real-time analytics that provide insights into their core goals, such as growth, retention, and engagement.
APP SHARE
12%
TOTAL APPS
265.34k
APPLICATIONS
250.86k
GAMES
14.49k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
10%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
66.68b
APP DOWNLOADS
42.26b
GAME DOWNLOADS
24.41b
Browse all apps that have Fabric Answers integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Flurry Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 6% have Flurry Analytics integrated, covering 8% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Flurry is an analytics SDK provided by Yahoo. It operates under the premise that the right data can help developers answer the hardest questions and optimize their app experience. Flurry mobile app analytics can help developers by analyzing activity across their app portfolio.
APP SHARE
6%
TOTAL APPS
151.78k
APPLICATIONS
141.45k
GAMES
10.33k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
8%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
50.11b
APP DOWNLOADS
24.93b
GAME DOWNLOADS
25.18b
Browse all apps that have Flurry Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Moat
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 3% have Moat integrated, covering 21% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Moat is an always-on analytics SDK that gives developers the ability to measure real-time attention analytics across multiple platforms.
APP SHARE
3%
TOTAL APPS
75.6k
APPLICATIONS
38.65k
GAMES
36.95k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
21%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
131.29b
APP DOWNLOADS
42.7b
GAME DOWNLOADS
88.57b
Browse all apps that have Moat integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) ACRA
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have ACRA integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
ACRA is an analytics SDK that provides application crash reports for Android apps. By alerting developers to the existence of bugs, and giving them the tools to fix them, ACRA can be used to build quality apps that get good reviews.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
51.38k
APPLICATIONS
48.33k
GAMES
3.05k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.13b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.84b
GAME DOWNLOADS
291.69m
Browse all apps that have ACRA integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) AppsFlyer
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have AppsFlyer integrated, covering 16% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
AppsFlyer is an attribution SDK that provides advertisers with conversion data for their user acquisition and retention campaigns. Via the AppsFlyer dashboard, advertisers are able to monitor which media source was responsible for mobile activity and use this data to optimize their advertising budget.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
46.6k
APPLICATIONS
33.72k
GAMES
12.88k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
16%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
100.96b
APP DOWNLOADS
58.22b
GAME DOWNLOADS
42.74b
Browse all apps that have AppsFlyer integrated with our App Market Explorer.
9) Amplitude
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have Amplitude integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Amplitude SDK helps app builders create enjoyable customer experiences by providing in-depth insight into user behaviors across the customer journey. It enables developers to understand their users, rapidly improve product experience, and grow their business.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
44.25k
APPLICATIONS
41.6k
GAMES
2.65k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
7.81b
APP DOWNLOADS
4.37b
GAME DOWNLOADS
3.43b
Browse all apps that have Amplitude integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) New Relic
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have New Relic integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
New Relic offers real-time insights for the modern enterprise via their cloud-based platform SDK. New Relic gives developers, engineers, operations, and management a clear view of what’s happening in today’s complex software environments.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
25.02k
APPLICATIONS
24.97k
GAMES
44
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
4.01b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.88b
GAME DOWNLOADS
123.25m
Browse all apps that have New Relic integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Google Tag Manager
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs <1% have Google Tag Manager integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Google Tag Manager is a free SDK that allows app builders to manage their tags without editing code. Google Tag Manager delivers simple, reliable, easily integrated tag management
APP SHARE
<1%
TOTAL APPS
20.07k
APPLICATIONS
17.11k
GAMES
2.97k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.22b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.83b
GAME DOWNLOADS
1.39b
Browse all apps that have Google Tag Manager integrated with our App Market Explorer.
Where does the data come from?
We at 42matters scan millions of iOS and Android applications upon their release and as they are updated. We maintain an always up-to-date list of SDKs installed in each application. The download numbers represent estimates. The data collected can be used to compare the distribution of SDKs by category (find the full list of SDKs per category here), and in this way provide a more rigorous understanding of the SDK market share within the broader mobile application landscape. Contact us if you want to learn more.
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