JW Library Downloads & RevenueJW Library · App Store & Google Play
JW Library gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
JW Library by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 28 events
- 🚀JW Library on the Breakout Radar at #15AndroidFast-growing indie apps, ranked daily.
- 📦JW Library updated to version 15.10iOS- Enhancements for recently released publications.
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
- This is the last version that will support iOS 15, 16, and 17. To receive future versions of JW Library, you need to update your device's operating system.… more - 📈JW Library charting in a new countryAndroidIndonesia
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · VN
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TW
- 📈JW Library charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · NL
- 📈JW Library charting in a new country in 2 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Vietnam
- 📈JW Library entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · MX
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · ES · Top Free · Books & Reference · TH
- 📈JW Library charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Thailand
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · AE
- 🔎JW Library reached Top 10 for “library”iOS#7 in Indonesia search · popularity 64
- 📦JW Library updated to version 15.9.2iOSSeveral issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
- ✏️JW Library: languages changediOS
- ✏️JW Library: languages changediOS
- 📈JW Library charting in a new countryAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · IN
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Reference · ID
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Reference · CA
- 📈JW Library charting in a new country in 5 chartsiOSCanada · Germany · United Kingdom · Indonesia · +1 more
- 📈JW Library entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Reference · DE · Top Free · Reference · GB
- 🆕JW Library first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidFrance
- 📦JW Library updated to version 15.9.1iOSSeveral issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
- 🆕JW Library first spotted by AppInsideriOS#74 in Top Free · Reference · Japan
- 📦JW Library version 15.9iOSNo release notes
- 🆕JW Library released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕JW Library released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Books & Reference FreeApp Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v15.9.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
JW Library downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 5M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 50M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 50M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where JW Library'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 now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #21 Reference Free | 12 of 30 countries | #77 | – |
| Google Play | #10 Books & Reference Free | 19 of 23 countries | #57 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Canada ▲ +100% · 
Italy ▲ +57% · 
United States ▲ +51%
New ratings by country (10)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 60 | 63% | ▲ +51% |
| Brazil | 11 | 11% | ▲ +14% |
 Germany | 5.8 | 6% | ▲ +50% |
| Italy | 4 | 4% | ▲ +57% |
| Canada | 3.2 | 3% | ▲ +100% |
 France | 3.2 | 3% | ▼ -12% |
 United Kingdom | 3.2 | 3% | ▲ +14% |
 Australia | 2 | 2% | steady |
 Japan | 1.8 | 2% | – |
 South Korea | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review 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 | 4.8 ★ | 48k |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 1.7M 79k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 1.7M |
What users say about JW Library
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and regular updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Wonderful Tool for Bible Studying”
- Updates: “Please update for iPhone Duo”
- Crashes & bugs: “Seeing Pencil bug in 27.2”
- Ease of use: “This app makes it so easy and convenient to receive spiritual food”
About JW Library
Multiple Bible Translations
• Read God’s Word and compare verses from various Bible translations available in hundreds of languages.
Library of Publications
• Download books, brochures, and articles in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages.
Videos and Audio Programs
• Enjoy a variety of programs, including videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, and animated series.
Music
• Listen to a variety of original compositions, including vocal, orchestral, and instrumental recordings.
Daily Text
• Start your day with a Bible verse and comments containing positive, upbuilding thoughts.
Meetings
• Access material for both midweek and weekend meetings in one location.
Search
• Find specific Bible verses, content, and topics.
Personal Study
• Highlight text, add personal notes, and categorize with tags.
Playlists
• Create and organize playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures.
* JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
JW Library App Store
JW Library gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
JW Library is #77 in Reference Free in United States and charting in 12 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Reference FreeJW Library on the App Store
App details
JW Library 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 JW Library'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 now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ReferenceFree | #77 |
| Brazil | ReferenceFree | #21 |
| Japan | ReferenceFree | #78 |
| South Korea | ReferenceFree | #64 |
| United Kingdom | ReferenceFree | #120 |
| France | ReferenceFree | #84 |
| Germany | ReferenceFree | #137 |
| Italy | ReferenceFree | #60 |
| Australia | ReferenceFree | #90 |
| Canada | ReferenceFree | #124 |
 India | ReferenceFree | #155 |
 United Arab Emirates | ReferenceFree | #116 |
Apps near JW Library on the chart
Reference Free, around #77.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Canada ▲ +100% · Italy ▲ +57% · United States ▲ +51%
New ratings by country (10)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 60 | 63% | ▲ +51% |
| Brazil | 11 | 11% | ▲ +14% |
| Germany | 5.8 | 6% | ▲ +50% |
| Italy | 4 | 4% | ▲ +57% |
| Canada | 3.2 | 3% | ▲ +100% |
| France | 3.2 | 3% | ▼ -12% |
| United Kingdom | 3.2 | 3% | ▲ +14% |
| Australia | 2 | 2% | steady |
| Japan | 1.8 | 2% | – |
| South Korea | 1 | 1% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review 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 JW Library
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and regular updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Wonderful Tool for Bible Studying”
- Updates: “Please update for iPhone Duo”
- Crashes & bugs: “Seeing Pencil bug in 27.2”
- Ease of use: “This app makes it so easy and convenient to receive spiritual food”
About JW Library
Multiple Bible Translations
• Read God’s Word and compare verses from various Bible translations available in hundreds of languages.
Library of Publications
• Download books, brochures, and articles in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages.
Videos and Audio Programs
• Enjoy a variety of programs, including videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, and animated series.
Music
• Listen to a variety of original compositions, including vocal, orchestral, and instrumental recordings.
Daily Text
• Start your day with a Bible verse and comments containing positive, upbuilding thoughts.
Meetings
• Access material for both midweek and weekend meetings in one location.
Search
• Find specific Bible verses, content, and topics.
Personal Study
• Highlight text, add personal notes, and categorize with tags.
Playlists
• Create and organize playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures.
* JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Latest updates
Store changes
What JW Library changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
JW Library Android
JW Library gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
JW Library is #57 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 19 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference FreeJW Library on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v15.9.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
JW Library 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 JW Library'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 | Books & ReferenceFree | #57 |
| Mexico | Books & ReferenceFree | #10 |
| Japan | Books & ReferenceFree | #75 |
| Brazil | Books & ReferenceFree | #25 |
| Italy | Books & ReferenceFree | #24 |
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #67 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #78 |
 Spain | Books & ReferenceFree | #32 |
| France | Books & ReferenceFree | #73 |
| Canada | Books & ReferenceFree | #59 |
| South Korea | Books & ReferenceFree | #90 |
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #65 |
 Russia | Books & ReferenceFree | #66 |
 Taiwan | Books & ReferenceFree | #74 |
| India | Books & ReferenceFree | #160 |
 Netherlands | Books & ReferenceFree | #68 |
 Thailand | Books & ReferenceFree | #112 |
| United Arab Emirates | Books & ReferenceFree | #164 |
 Vietnam | Books & ReferenceFree | #114 |
Apps near JW Library on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #57.
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 JW Library
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the app for its ad-free experience, extensive language support, and utility for Bible study. However, several reviewers report specific technical bugs regarding content availability, navigation glitches during meetings, and unwanted file association overrides.
Mostly positive (94% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content.
What people like
- Ease of use: “very good and easy to use”
- Features & content: “very educational Bible tool”
- Useful: “excellent, useful, educational”
- Fun: “Easy To Maneuver, it's an enjoyable app”
About JW Library
Multiple Bible Translations
• Read God’s Word and compare verses from various Bible translations available in hundreds of languages.
Library of Publications
• Download books, brochures, and articles in over 1,000 languages, including more than 100 sign languages.
Videos and Audio Programs
• Enjoy a variety of programs, including videos on Bible teachings, Bible talks, feature dramas, and animated series.
Music
• Listen to a variety of original compositions, including vocal, orchestral, and instrumental recordings.
Daily Text
• Start your day with a Bible verse and comments containing positive, upbuilding thoughts.
Meetings
• Access material for both midweek and weekend meetings in one location.
Search
• Find specific Bible verses, content, and topics.
Personal Study
• Highlight text, add personal notes, and categorize with tags.
Playlists
• Create and organize playlists of music, videos, audio programs, and pictures.
* JW Library is an official app produced by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
What's new
- Several issues have been fixed, including some that were causing the app to crash.
- This is the last version that will support Android 8, 9, and 10. To receive future versions of JW Library, you need to update your device's operating system.
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