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 93% have Google Firebase integrated, covering 95% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Firebase is Google's mobile platform SDK that helps you quickly develop high-quality apps and grow your business.
APP SHARE
93%
TOTAL APPS
2.36m
APPLICATIONS
2.04m
GAMES
324.48k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
95%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
954.23b
APP DOWNLOADS
654.59b
GAME DOWNLOADS
299.64b
Browse all apps that have Google Firebase integrated with our App Market Explorer.
2) Firebase Crashlytics Fabric
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 22% have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated, covering 37% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Firebase Crashlytics is an app that helps you track, prioritize, and fix stability issues that erode app quality, in realtime. Spend less time triaging and troubleshooting crashes and more time building app features that delight users.
APP SHARE
22%
TOTAL APPS
556.97k
APPLICATIONS
519.27k
GAMES
37.69k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
37%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
372.34b
APP DOWNLOADS
242.56b
GAME DOWNLOADS
129.78b
Browse all apps that have Firebase Crashlytics Fabric integrated with our App Market Explorer.
3) Google Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 14% have Google Analytics integrated, covering 20% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Google Analytics SDK lets you measure your advertising ROI as well as track your Flash, video, and social networking sites, and applications.
APP SHARE
14%
TOTAL APPS
353.28k
APPLICATIONS
313.25k
GAMES
40.03k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
20%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
201.67b
APP DOWNLOADS
158.61b
GAME DOWNLOADS
43.06b
Browse all apps that have Google Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
4) IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 9% have IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK integrated, covering 27% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The IAB Open Measurement SDK (OM SDK) offers common code and libraries for facilitating third-party access to measurement data. Sites and apps that integrate the OM SDK can send measurement signals to an API, the Open Measurement Interface Definition (OMID).
APP SHARE
9%
TOTAL APPS
247.72k
APPLICATIONS
165.91k
GAMES
81.82k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
27%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
272.8b
APP DOWNLOADS
93.21b
GAME DOWNLOADS
179.59b
Browse all apps that have IAB OM Open Measurement OMSDK integrated with our App Market Explorer.
5) Flurry Analytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 5% have Flurry Analytics integrated, covering 5% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Flurry Analytics SDK provides you with the tools and resources you need to gain a deep level of understanding about your users’ behavior in your apps. Set up advanced analysis of complex events, with metrics, segments, and funnels to better track your users’ habits and performance.
APP SHARE
5%
TOTAL APPS
127.25k
APPLICATIONS
117.95k
GAMES
9.3k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
54.67b
APP DOWNLOADS
27.04b
GAME DOWNLOADS
27.62b
Browse all apps that have Flurry Analytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
6) Fabric Answers
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 4% have Fabric Answers integrated, covering 2% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
The Google Analytics SDK provides the same features you had in Fabric, and also allows you to integrate your events data with other services in Firebase, such as Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging.
APP SHARE
4%
TOTAL APPS
115.65k
APPLICATIONS
109.39k
GAMES
6.26k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
2%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
29.49b
APP DOWNLOADS
22.13b
GAME DOWNLOADS
7.36b
Browse all apps that have Fabric Answers integrated with our App Market Explorer.
7) React Native Firebase by Invertase
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 4% have React Native Firebase by Invertase integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
APP SHARE
4%
TOTAL APPS
115.4k
APPLICATIONS
114.05k
GAMES
1.35k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
9.05b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.7b
GAME DOWNLOADS
356.36m
Browse all apps that have React Native Firebase by Invertase integrated with our App Market Explorer.
8) AppsFlyer
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have AppsFlyer integrated, covering 17% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
AppsFlyer is a SaaS mobile marketing analytics and attribution SDK. It offers accurate data, a customer-centric approach, and privacy by design. Add AppsFlyer to Android apps to measure app installs, in-app events, media sources, and more.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
69.59k
APPLICATIONS
34.21k
GAMES
35.38k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
17%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
179.54b
APP DOWNLOADS
94.07b
GAME DOWNLOADS
85.47b
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.
Amplitude is a product intelligence platform SDK that helps teams convert, engage, and retain customers.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
64.45k
APPLICATIONS
56.71k
GAMES
7.74k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
15.45b
APP DOWNLOADS
10.04b
GAME DOWNLOADS
5.4b
Browse all apps that have Amplitude integrated with our App Market Explorer.
10) Yandex AppMetrica
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 2% have Yandex AppMetrica integrated, covering 4% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Yandex AppMetrica is the all-in-one install attribution, app analytics, and marketing platform. It's free and unlimited.
APP SHARE
2%
TOTAL APPS
58.35k
APPLICATIONS
34.99k
GAMES
23.36k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
4%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
40.81b
APP DOWNLOADS
18.77b
GAME DOWNLOADS
22.04b
Browse all apps that have Yandex AppMetrica integrated with our App Market Explorer.
11) Adjust
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have Adjust integrated, covering 10% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Adjust is the industry leader in mobile measurement and fraud prevention. By making marketing simpler, smarter, and more secure via the Adjust SDK, we empower data-driven marketers to succeed.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
47.1k
APPLICATIONS
16.41k
GAMES
30.69k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
10%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
104.08b
APP DOWNLOADS
40.81b
GAME DOWNLOADS
63.28b
Browse all apps that have Adjust integrated with our App Market Explorer.
12) AltBeacon by Radius Networks
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have AltBeacon by Radius Networks integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
Radius Networks provides a machine-learning platform that offers location-based data and insights for the retail and e-commerce sectors.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
42.66k
APPLICATIONS
40.45k
GAMES
2.21k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
1.79b
APP DOWNLOADS
1.71b
GAME DOWNLOADS
86.26m
Browse all apps that have AltBeacon by Radius Networks integrated with our App Market Explorer.
13) GameAnalytics
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have GameAnalytics integrated, covering 3% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
GameanAlytics is an SDK that collects, visualizes, and understands your player data all in one platform.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
42.36k
APPLICATIONS
676
GAMES
41.69k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
3%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
31.62b
APP DOWNLOADS
289.94m
GAME DOWNLOADS
31.33b
Browse all apps that have GameAnalytics integrated with our App Market Explorer.
14) CleverTap
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have CleverTap integrated, covering 1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
CleverTap is an SDK that combines real-time customer insights, an advanced segmentation engine, and powerful engagement tools into one intelligent marketing platform.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
41.11k
APPLICATIONS
41k
GAMES
106
DOWNLOAD SHARE
1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
14.23b
APP DOWNLOADS
13.65b
GAME DOWNLOADS
585.75m
Browse all apps that have CleverTap integrated with our App Market Explorer.
15) UXCam
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have UXCam integrated, covering <1% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
UXCam is an experience analytics solution for mobile apps. The UXCam SDK captures every micro interaction on your app, allowing you to replay, analyze and optimize the User Experience.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
40.14k
APPLICATIONS
39.65k
GAMES
493
DOWNLOAD SHARE
<1%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
3.96b
APP DOWNLOADS
3.65b
GAME DOWNLOADS
302.37m
Browse all apps that have UXCam integrated with our App Market Explorer.
16) SafeDK
Out of all apps that use analytics SDKs 1% have SafeDK integrated, covering 5% of app downloads in that sdk segment.
SafeDK is an SDK management and marketplace for enterprises and mobile developers. It offers an infrastructure solution, which improves mobile apps' security, stability, and QoS by monitoring and controlling 3rd party tools integrated in the apps.
APP SHARE
1%
TOTAL APPS
37.59k
APPLICATIONS
15.49k
GAMES
22.1k
DOWNLOAD SHARE
5%
TOTAL DOWNLOADS
52.26b
APP DOWNLOADS
8.36b
GAME DOWNLOADS
43.9b
Browse all apps that have SafeDK 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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