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90% of mobile apps are for kids aged 12 and under

Dec 17, 2020 3:57:21 PM

Pixalate's Mobile Ad Supply Chain: App Safety & Consumer Data Privacy Report (Q3 2020) reveals information about the 5.1+ million apps available to consumers across the Google Play and Apple App stores from Q1-Q3 2020 — with a specific look at apps for kids (aged 12 and under).

This blog examines the percentage of apps across the Google and Apple app stores that count kids aged 12 and under as part of their target audience.

Over 90% of Google and Apple app store apps are for kids aged 12 and under

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  • On iOS, the % of Apple App Store apps for kids (12&U) 
  • On Android, the % of Google Play Store apps for kids (12&U) increase from 86.9% (Q120) to 90.5% (Q320) 
  • This represents an increase of ~0.25% on iOS and ~4% on Android

What’s inside Pixalate’s report — Mobile Ad Supply Chain: App Safety & Consumer Data Privacy (Q3 2020)

Inside our Q3 2020 mobile advertising app safety report, you’ll find:

  • iOS & Android app growth trends
  • App transparency and privacy policy trends
  • Country of registration of apps for kids
  • ‘Dangerous permission’ on apps for kids
  • And more

See The Research

Disclaimer

The content of this blog, and the Q3 2020 Mobile App Safety: Consumer Data Privacy Report (the "Report"), reflect Pixalate's opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes can be useful to the digital media industry. Any insights shared are grounded in Pixalate's proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources in the Report and herein should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate's opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. It is important to also note that the mere fact that an app receives “dangerous permissions” (as defined by Google), does not appear to have a published registration address (or is registered in a traditional tax haven country), does not appear to have a privacy policy or terms of service, or appears to have other risk factors as set forth herein, does not necessarily mean that such app, or its publisher, is actually violating any particular law (e.g., COPPA) or is otherwise exploiting personal data. Instead, Pixalate is merely rendering an opinion that these facts may be suggestive of heightened risks to data subjects, especially with respect to children aged 12 and under. Pixalate is sharing this data not to impugn the standing or reputation of any entity, person or app, but, instead, to report facts as they pertain to Android and iOS apps. 

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