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Canvas by Instructure gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Canvas by Instructure by Instructure Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Canvas by Instructure update history & changes
Last change · 30 events since 8 Dec 2011Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 30 events
- 📦Canvas by Instructure updated to version 8.14.1iOS- Added Notebook Offline support, Notes can be created, viewed, and organized anytime without an internet connection.
- Fixed “Mark as Done” button missing on Page type module items.
- Fixed image opened from Files was aligned to the left after rotating the device.
- Fixed text next to an existing Notebook highlight could not be highlighted.
- Fixed app could freeze on launch and close itself.
- Fixed Page Editor appearing empty in some cases if editing a Page is enabled.
- Fixed Calendar List could appear empty after opening the New Event form.
- Fixed the Find School screen during login so search results stay visible in landscape.… more - ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: courses, careeriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Canvas by Instructure updated to version 8.14.0iOS- Added Notebook Offline support, Notes can be created, viewed, and organized anytime without an internet connection.
- Fixed image opened from Files was aligned to the left after rotating the device.
- Fixed text next to an existing Notebook highlight could not be highlighted.
- Fixed app could freeze on launch and close itself.
- Fixed Page Editor appearing empty in some cases if editing a Page is enabled.
- Fixed Calendar List could appear empty after opening the New Event form.
- Fixed the Find School screen during login so search results stay visible in landscape.… more - ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: grade, sydneyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: gradeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Canvas by Instructure updated to version 8.11.1Android- New Study Tools: get AI-generated summaries, quizzes, and flashcards from Canvas pages for Tier Next Institutions.
- New Notebook: highlight text and take notes on pages and assignments, even offline.
- Assignment views (list and details) now include the specific "available from" and "available until" parameters.
- Support for Android 16.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.… more - 📈Canvas by Instructure charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📦Canvas by Instructure updated to version 8.13.0iOS- Added IgniteAI Study Tools for Tier Next Institutions.
- Added support for Notebook.
- Added a loading indicator to the Syllabus Summary page.
- Added offline sync support for Syllabus content.
- Improved file list ordering.
- Display assignment unlock date on Assignment List and Assignment Details.
- Show an alert in more places when content isn't available offline.
- Scanning documents for a file submission now creates a PDF whenever possible, instead of producing images.
- Page titles are now displayed above the page content as selectable text.
- A newly created announcement now opens as "Announcement Details" instead of "Discussion Details".
- Smart Search result titles no longer change to the course color after being opened.
- Fixed To-do items not appearing if "Favorite Courses Only" option is turned on, but there are no favorite courses available.
- Fixed navigation errors of some custom navigation links.
- Fixed a deleted file stayed open instead of returning to the file list.
- Fixed the Wi-Fi only sync toggle not animating back on when turned back on after being turned off.
- Fixed malformed PPTX files appearing when teachers use Student View.
- Fixed editing page not allowed.
- Fixed some past courses not appearing on the all courses screen.
- Fixed To-do tab showing incorrect badge count.
- Fixed some external tools not appearing in the main menu.
- Fixed rich text formatting not being rendered for text submissions.
- Fixed Smart Search input field disappearing on iPad in landscape.
- Fixed unrelated push notification toggles switching when tapping one toggle repeatedly.
- Fixed Announcement Widget opening announcements as "Discussion Details".
- Fixed PowerPoint, Word and Excel files showing incorrect images.
- Fixed QR login tutorial image shrink in landscape mode.
- Fixed file renaming not updating the files list properly.
- Fixed user screen not loading for groups.
- Career – Added support for offline assignment submissions.… more - 📦Canvas by Instructure updated to version 8.11.0Android- New Study Tools: get AI-generated summaries, quizzes, and flashcards from Canvas pages for Tier Next Institutions.
- New Notebook: highlight text and take notes on pages and assignments, even offline.
- Assignment views (list and details) now include the specific "available from" and "available until" parameters.
- Support for Android 16.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.… more - 📈Canvas by Instructure entered the top 100 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Free · Education · ES · Top Free · Education · NL · Top Free · Education · SE
- 📈Canvas by Instructure charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidSpain · Netherlands · Sweden
- 📈Canvas by Instructure entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Education · ID
- 📈Canvas by Instructure charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: careeriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: studyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: students, assignmentsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: adelaideiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Canvas by Instructure added hidden keywords: cornelliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Canvas by Instructure charting in a new countryiOSBrazil
- 📈Canvas by Instructure entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Education · US
- 📈Canvas by Instructure charting in a new countryiOSItaly
- 🆕Canvas by Instructure first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Kingdom
- 🆕Canvas by Instructure first spotted by AppInsideriOS#13 in Top Free · Education · Australia
- 📦Canvas by Instructure version 8.12.1iOSNo release notes
- 📦Canvas by Instructure version 8.10.0Android- Canvas Career now supports offline submissions.
- Fixed Studio videos not playing in course content when the RCE Studio Embed Improvements feature is enabled.
- Fixed What-If grade totals on the Grades screen differing from the web calculation.
- Discussion and Announcement links inside a Discussion or Announcement now open the native screen instead of the full web view.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.… more - 🆕Canvas by Instructure: its developer released another app: Study with AthenaiOS
- 🆕Canvas by Instructure released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Canvas by Instructure released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Education FreeCanvas by Instructure at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free mobile learning management system client for students to access courses, submit assignments, and track grades within the Canvas ecosystem. The app maintains strong visibility in major English-speaking markets, ranking #4 in both US and GB Education Free charts, while holding a top-20 position in Australia.
Similar apps: Blackboard Learn, Moodle App, Google Classroom
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Canvas by Instructure’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.10.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Canvas by Instructure downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Canvas by Instructure's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Canvas by Instructure shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #18 Education Free | 5 of 30 countries | #18 | – |
| Google Play | #20 Education Free | 7 of 23 countries | #20 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.7 ★ | 2.8M |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 225k 29k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 3M |
What users say about Canvas by Instructure
From the 116 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe instability, including frequent crashes, login failures, and broken navigation that prevents assignment completion. While a few praise the app's long-term utility and accessibility features, the majority are frustrated by persistent bugs in core functions like notifications, file viewing, and the 'mark as done' workflow.
Mostly negative (16% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and easy sign-in. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “I get an error that says some “long error code” that I don’t understand”
- Login & account: “It’s not letting me log in…”
- Updates: “Updates faster than skyward”
- Ease of use: “Seriously one of the greatest apps, it’s made school easier and simpler to navigate”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “It’s buggy, it stops working”
- Updates: “Not updated for iPhone Duo”
- Speed & performance: “New update is slow and pointless”
- Design: “Change in layout of courses”
About Canvas by Instructure
Stay connected to your courses with the official Canvas app for learners. Whether you’re in class, commuting, or offline, Canvas helps you stay organized and engaged.
Note for instructors: For teaching and grading features, use the Canvas Teacher app.
What you can do
• Organize: View grades, track assignments, homework, and schoolwork; get reminders, push notifications and add customizable widgets for quick access
• Engage: Send messages, join class discussions and collaborate with classmates in real time
• Learn: Submit assignments, PDFs, docs, and media files for teachers to annotate in SpeedGrader, take quizzes, and watch videos on the go
• Offline: Download full courses and keep studying even without internet
• Integration & inclusivity: Use integrated classroom tools (LTIs), enjoy dark mode, and rely on built-in accessibility for everyone (VPAT 2.2 compliant)
• Lifelong learning: Support for continuous learning, career-focused skill based learning programs, and AI-powered learning experience via Career experience
Trusted by over 40 million learners worldwide.
Canvas by Instructure App Store
Canvas by Instructure gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Canvas by Instructure is #18 in Education Free in United States and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Education FreeCanvas by Instructure at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free mobile learning management system client for students to access courses, submit assignments, and track grades within the Canvas ecosystem. The app maintains strong visibility in major English-speaking markets, ranking #4 in both US and GB Education Free charts, while holding a top-20 position in Australia.
Similar apps: Blackboard Learn, Moodle App, Google Classroom
Canvas by Instructure on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Canvas by Instructure’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Canvas by Instructure downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Canvas by Instructure's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Hidden keywords
Canvas by Instructure shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationFree | #18 |
 United Kingdom | EducationFree | #70 |
| Australia | EducationFree | #34 |
 Canada | EducationFree | #70 |
 United Arab Emirates | EducationFree | #178 |
Apps near Canvas by Instructure on the chart
Education Free, around #18.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Canvas by Instructure
From the 116 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report severe instability, including frequent crashes, login failures, and broken navigation that prevents assignment completion. While a few praise the app's long-term utility and accessibility features, the majority are frustrated by persistent bugs in core functions like notifications, file viewing, and the 'mark as done' workflow.
Mostly negative (16% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for working reliably, and easy sign-in. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Crashes & bugs: “I get an error that says some “long error code” that I don’t understand”
- Login & account: “It’s not letting me log in…”
- Updates: “Updates faster than skyward”
- Ease of use: “Seriously one of the greatest apps, it’s made school easier and simpler to navigate”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “It’s buggy, it stops working”
- Updates: “Not updated for iPhone Duo”
- Speed & performance: “New update is slow and pointless”
- Design: “Change in layout of courses”
About Canvas by Instructure
Stay connected to your courses with the official Canvas app for learners. Whether you’re in class, commuting, or offline, Canvas helps you stay organized and engaged.
Note for instructors: For teaching and grading features, use the Canvas Teacher app.
What you can do
• Organize: View grades, track assignments, homework, and schoolwork; get reminders, push notifications and add customizable widgets for quick access
• Engage: Send messages, join class discussions and collaborate with classmates in real time
• Learn: Submit assignments, PDFs, docs, and media files for teachers to annotate in SpeedGrader, take quizzes, and watch videos on the go
• Offline: Download full courses and keep studying even without internet
• Integration & inclusivity: Use integrated classroom tools (LTIs), enjoy dark mode, and rely on built-in accessibility for everyone (VPAT 2.2 compliant)
• Lifelong learning: Support for continuous learning, career-focused skill based learning programs, and AI-powered learning experience via Career experience
Trusted by over 40 million learners worldwide.
Latest updates
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Canvas By Instructure Android
Canvas By Instructure gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Canvas By Instructure is #20 in Education Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 7 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Education FreeCanvas By Instructure at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Canvas By Instructure is a free mobile learning management system for students to access courses, submit assignments, and track grades across educational institutions. The app holds strong positions in the UK (#4) and US (#13) education charts, indicating high adoption in major English-speaking markets compared to lower rankings in Australia, Canada, and the UAE.
Similar apps: Google Classroom, Blackboard Learn, Moodle
Canvas By Instructure on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v8.10.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Canvas By Instructure downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Canvas By Instructure's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | EducationFree | #20 |
| United Kingdom | EducationFree | #67 |
| Australia | EducationFree | #46 |
| Canada | EducationFree | #125 |
 Sweden | EducationFree | #38 |
 Spain | EducationFree | #117 |
 Netherlands | EducationFree | #71 |
Apps near Canvas By Instructure on the chart
Education Free, around #20.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Canvas By Instructure
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users generally find the app useful for tracking assignments and grades, praising its convenience and recent UI improvements. However, significant complaints focus on technical instability, including login loops, slow load times, and broken calendar features.
Mixed but leaning positive (63% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and being useful. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Ease of use: “very good fast and easy to use”
- Useful: “easy to mange, greatly helpful”
- Features & content: “Helpful tool to keep up with classes while you're out”
- Design: “Much easier than the web interface!”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “buggy and not working well”
- Login & account: “logs me out right after I log in”
- Design: “Dark mode looks very ugly”
- Speed & performance: “painfully slow to open any page”
About Canvas By Instructure
Stay connected to your courses with the official Canvas app for learners. Whether you’re in class, commuting, or offline, Canvas helps you stay organized and engaged.
-Note for instructors: For teaching and grading features, use the Canvas Teacher app.
-Note for parents & guardians: Use Canvas Parent app to follow student progress.
What you can do:
• Organize: View grades, track assignments, homework, and schoolwork; get reminders, push notifications and add customizable widgets for quick access
• Engage: Send messages, join class discussions and collaborate with classmates in real time
• Learn: Submit assignments, PDFs, docs, and media files for teachers to annotate in SpeedGrader, take quizzes, and watch videos on the go
• Strategic Planning: Use "What-If" grade calculations to simulate future scores and plan your study goals with confidence
• Offline: Download full courses and keep studying even without internet
• Integration & inclusivity: Use integrated classroom tools (LTIs), enjoy dark mode, and rely on built-in accessibility for everyone (VPAT 2.2 compliant)
• Lifelong learning: Support for continuous learning, career-focused skill based learning programs, and AI-powered learning experience via Career experience
Trusted by over 40 million learners worldwide.
What's new in 8.11.1
- New Notebook: highlight text and take notes on pages and assignments, even offline.
- Assignment views (list and details) now include the specific "available from" and "available until" parameters.
- Support for Android 16.
- Accessibility improvements.
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements.