ASO requirements and ranking inputs

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Topic: App Store Optimization

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Primary source: https://internetwarriors.de/blog/app-store-optimization

Quick Info

The number of uninstalls and external backlinks to the app.

Purpose and usage

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Key points

  • Are uninstalls part of Google Play ranking evaluation?: Yes, if the question is about Google Play ranking evaluation; the number of uninstalls is considered there.
  • Are external backlinks part of Google Play ranking evaluation?: Yes, if the question is about Google Play ranking evaluation; external backlinks to the app are considered there.

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Which inputs are used in Google Play ranking evaluation?

The number of uninstalls and external backlinks to the app.

Are uninstalls part of Google Play ranking evaluation?

Yes, if the question is about Google Play ranking evaluation; the number of uninstalls is considered there.

Are external backlinks part of Google Play ranking evaluation?

Yes, if the question is about Google Play ranking evaluation; external backlinks to the app are considered there.

Sources

  1. https://internetwarriors.de/blog/app-store-optimization

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