ASO glossary
Definition

Long-tail keyword

A longer, more specific search phrase — lower volume, less competition and higher intent.

What is Long-tail keyword?

Long-tail keywords are specific phrases of three or more words, such as “split bills with roommates” rather than “budget”.

Why it matters for ASO

New and small apps can reach the top 10 for long-tail phrases much faster than for broad terms, and the people searching them know exactly what they want.

How to improve it

  1. Use Play autocomplete to discover variants.
  2. Build clusters of related long-tail phrases.
  3. Cover them naturally in your descriptions.
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