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Google Play Store App Metrics 2022

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About

Data pertaining to applications available on the Google Play Store as of May 2022. This collection was sourced using Python scraping methods directly from the official store website. The data details various operational and performance metrics, including developer information, update frequency, download statistics, and content suitability ratings. This dataset is valuable for studying mobile application market dynamics, performing feature engineering, and constructing models designed to predict app popularity.

Columns

  • App_Name: The formal title of the listed application.
  • Company: The entity or business identified as the owner of the application.
  • Category: The classification assigned to the app, such as Educational or Role Playing.
  • Updated: The date specifying the application's most recent update provided by the developer.
  • Size: The stored size of the application; often recorded as "Varies with device."
  • Installs: The estimated range of total lifetime downloads for the app (e.g., 1,000,000+).
  • Current Version: The latest software version number of the application.
  • Requires Android: The minimum Android OS version necessary for the app to function.
  • Content Rating: Indicates the intended user base or audience for the app (e.g., Everyone).
  • Interactive Elements: Details on user interaction features present within the application.
  • Permissions: Information regarding the permissions the application requests.
  • Developer: Contact or identifying details for the application's developer.
  • Logo: A URL link pointing to the application's logo image.
  • In-app Products: The monetary range or specific amounts for items purchasable within the app.
  • Eligible for Family Library: Indicates if the app can be shared among family members linked via the Play Store.

Distribution

The dataset is provided as a single CSV file, titled PlayStore_Apps.csv. This file has a size of approximately 1.69 MB. The structure is tabular, containing 17 columns and a total of 4,739 valid records detailing application characteristics.

Usage

This data product is suited for exercises in data cleaning and feature engineering. It can be used to build machine learning models aimed at predicting application success based on attributes like category and instalment counts. Market researchers can utilise the data to track trends, assess competitive environments, and analyse developer strategies in the mobile app ecosystem.

Coverage

The data represents a snapshot captured in May 2022. While the collection event occurred then, the data includes records reflecting update dates that span a wide period, with minimum update dates recorded as early as May 2011. The scope covers applications publicly available on the Google Play Store globally. Audience segmentation is reflected through the Content Rating field, detailing intended user demographics such as "Everyone" or "Teen."

License

CC0: Public Domain

Who Can Use It

  • Data Scientists: For developing predictive algorithms concerning market potential and user adoption rates.
  • Mobile Developers: For assessing successful app characteristics, studying monetisation models, and setting required Android versions.
  • Business Analysts: For monitoring competitive shifts and identifying emerging trends in high-growth app categories.

Dataset Name Suggestions

  • Play Store Apps May-2022
  • Google Play Store App Data Snapshot
  • Mobile Application Market Metrics
  • Android App Ecosystem Analysis

Attributes

Listing Stats

VIEWS

3

DOWNLOADS

2

LISTED

04/10/2025

REGION

GLOBAL

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VERSION

1.0

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Download Dataset in CSV Format