Leading Google apps in 2025, Year to Date, by downloads

YouTube Kids leads the pack in 2025 with over 101 million downloads, showing the growing demand for child-friendly digital content.

Google Maps follows closely, reflecting its continued importance in daily navigation and travel planning.

The main YouTube app remains a powerhouse, securing third place with more than 90 million downloads, while Google Chrome and Translate round out the top five, underscoring the need for fast browsing and multilingual communication.

Productivity tools like Google Sheets, Docs, and Authenticator show strong performance, indicating users’ reliance on secure access and collaborative workspaces.

Google Wallet’s popularity highlights the shift toward digital payments, while Google Photos continues to be a favorite for storing and organizing memories.

Gmail and Google Meet maintain solid positions, proving that email and video conferencing are still essential in both personal and professional spheres.

Even Google Search, despite being a default feature on many devices, sees tens of millions of downloads, emphasizing its central role in information access.