Libby, the library app Downloads & RevenueLibby, the library app · App Store & Google Play
Libby, the library app gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Libby, the library app update history & changes
Last change · 58 events since 12 Dec 2016Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 58 events
- 🚀Libby, the library app: now shown next to BorrowBox, Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere, Skoobe: eBooks and audio books +2 moreAndroidthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Libby, the library app entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · VN
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: thriftiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: libiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: koboiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: kobo, hoopla, cloudlibrary, bookbub +9 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: culture, public, commands, meetingsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · DE
- 📦Libby, the library app updated to version 9.2.7iOSWe have some important bug fixes in this release.
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: torontoiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: themeiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: scribe, clayiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app new best rank in the overall chart: #177iOSTop Free · All Apps · CA
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: goodreads, reads, millionsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app new best rank in the overall chart: #183AndroidTop Free · All Apps · CA
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: london, commandsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: mooniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: borrowboxiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app entered the top 10AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · DE
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: shelvesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: millionsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: borrowiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new countryAndroidTurkey
- 📈Libby, the library app entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TH · Top Free · Books & Reference · TW
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new countryAndroidTaiwan
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: thrift, fontsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · NL · Top Free · Books & Reference · SE
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Sweden · Vietnam
- ✏️Libby, the library app: keywords changediOS· US
- 📈Libby, the library app entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · ES · Top Free · Books & Reference · MX
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new country in 3 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Thailand
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: goodreadsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: reads, halfiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: chaptersiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: goodreadsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: noveliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: million, fiction, podcastiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: booktok, edmontoniOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: reading, million, audioiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 10) · 15 countries
- ✏️Libby, the library app: description updatediOS· 8 countries
- ✏️Libby, the library app: app got smalleriOS14 MB → 5 MB (-63%)
- ✏️Libby, the library app: needs a newer iOSiOSiOS 10.0 → iOS 13.0
- 📦Libby, the library app updated to version 9.2.6iOSBug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features.
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: million, hörbücher, audioiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app hit #1iOSTop Free · Books · AE
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: comicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new countryAndroidIndonesia
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: onleihe, podcastsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Libby, the library app added hidden keywords: borrowbox, reading, audiobooks, goodreads +7 moreiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Libby, the library app charting in a new countryAndroidRussia
- 🆕Libby, the library app first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidFrance
- 🆕Libby, the library app first spotted by AppInsideriOS#57 in Top Free · Books · France
- 📦Libby, the library app version 9.5.0AndroidBug fixes, performance optimizations, and preparation for our next round of features. Thanks for supporting your local libraries!
- 📦Libby, the library app version 9.2.4iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Libby, the library app released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Libby, the library app released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Books FreeLibby, the library app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free mobile application by OverDrive that enables users to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local public libraries using a library card. The app maintains strong visibility in the Books Free charts across major English-speaking markets like Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US, while also holding positions in diverse regions including Europe and Asia.
Similar apps: Hoopla, Kindle, Audible
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Libby, the library app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.5.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Libby, the library app downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 50k+ | 100M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Libby, the library app'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
Libby, the library app shows up in App Store search (US) for 8 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 | #2 Books Free | 15 of 30 countries | #3 | – |
| Google Play | #3 Books & Reference Free | 20 of 23 countries | #7 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in 
Japan ▲ +64% · 
France ▲ +40%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 12.8k | 87% | ▼ -6% |
| Canada | 1,174 | 8% | steady |
 Australia | 342 | 2% | steady |
| United Kingdom | 284 | 2% | ▼ -5% |
 Germany | 111 | 1% | ▼ -13% |
 India | 17 | 0% | ▼ -11% |
| Japan | 14 | 0% | ▲ +64% |
 United Arab Emirates | 9.5 | 0% | ▼ -52% |
 South Korea | 7.5 | 0% | ▼ -12% |
| France | 5.5 | 0% | ▲ +40% |
 Indonesia | 3.8 | 0% | ▼ -58% |
 Italy | 2.5 | 0% | ▲ +100% |
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 | 4.9 ★ | 4.6M |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 763k 71k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 5.4M |
What users say about Libby, the library app
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise Libby for its free access to books and audiobooks, ease of use, and seamless integration with Kindle devices. However, recent updates have sparked significant backlash regarding AI-generated content defaults, alongside complaints about authentication errors and occasional app instability.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Love my library and Libby”
- Ease of use: “Convenient and accessible”
- Useful: “Have recommended to all my friends”
- Fun: “Great way to enjoy learning”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a very good selection”
- Updates: “Unreliable to open even with the latest update”
- Connection & sync: “Not sure what to do to sync email address between Kindle and device”
About Libby, the library app
Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere.
What You Can Do with Libby
- Browse your library’s digital catalog of books
- Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
- Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay
- Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
- Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles
- Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices
A Beautiful Reading Experience
Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader:
- Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences
- Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels
- Define and search for words or phrases instantly
- Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading
An Immersive Audiobook Player
Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable:
- Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x)
- Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening
- Swipe easily to skip forward or backward
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen
Read Anywhere, Anytime
Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible.
Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all.
Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.
Libby, the library app App Store
Libby, the library app gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby, the library app is #3 in Books Free in United States and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Books FreeLibby, the library app at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free mobile application by OverDrive that enables users to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local public libraries using a library card. The app maintains strong visibility in the Books Free charts across major English-speaking markets like Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US, while also holding positions in diverse regions including Europe and Asia.
Similar apps: Hoopla, Kindle, Audible
Libby, the library app on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Libby, the library app’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 1 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Libby, the library app 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 Libby, the library app'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
Libby, the library app shows up in App Store search (US) for 8 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 | BooksFree | #3 |
| Canada | BooksFree | #2 |
| Australia | BooksFree | #3 |
| United Kingdom | BooksFree | #7 |
| Germany | BooksFree | #16 |
| India | BooksFree | #28 |
| Japan | BooksFree | #97 |
| United Arab Emirates | BooksFree | #14 |
| South Korea | BooksFree | #89 |
| France | BooksFree | #74 |
| Italy | BooksFree | #46 |
 Saudi Arabia | BooksFree | #42 |
| Indonesia | BooksFree | #49 |
 Brazil | BooksFree | #103 |
 Russia | BooksFree | #116 |
Apps near Libby, the library app on the chart
Books Free, around #3.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisGrowing fastest in Japan ▲ +64% · France ▲ +40%
New ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12.8k | 87% | ▼ -6% |
| Canada | 1,174 | 8% | steady |
| Australia | 342 | 2% | steady |
| United Kingdom | 284 | 2% | ▼ -5% |
| Germany | 111 | 1% | ▼ -13% |
| India | 17 | 0% | ▼ -11% |
| Japan | 14 | 0% | ▲ +64% |
| United Arab Emirates | 9.5 | 0% | ▼ -52% |
| South Korea | 7.5 | 0% | ▼ -12% |
| France | 5.5 | 0% | ▲ +40% |
| Indonesia | 3.8 | 0% | ▼ -58% |
| Italy | 2.5 | 0% | ▲ +100% |
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 Libby, the library app
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise Libby for its free access to books and audiobooks, ease of use, and seamless integration with Kindle devices. However, recent updates have sparked significant backlash regarding AI-generated content defaults, alongside complaints about authentication errors and occasional app instability.
Mostly positive (88% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and recent updates.
What people like
- Features & content: “Love my library and Libby”
- Ease of use: “Convenient and accessible”
- Useful: “Have recommended to all my friends”
- Fun: “Great way to enjoy learning”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Not a very good selection”
- Updates: “Unreliable to open even with the latest update”
- Connection & sync: “Not sure what to do to sync email address between Kindle and device”
About Libby, the library app
Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere.
What You Can Do with Libby
- Browse your library’s digital catalog of books
- Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines
- Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only)
- Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay
- Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space
- Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles
- Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices
A Beautiful Reading Experience
Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader:
- Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences
- Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels
- Define and search for words or phrases instantly
- Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading
An Immersive Audiobook Player
Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable:
- Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x)
- Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening
- Swipe easily to skip forward or backward
- Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen
Read Anywhere, Anytime
Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible.
Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all.
Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Libby, the library app changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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Libby: Read Library Books Android
Libby: Read Library Books gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Libby: Read Library Books is #7 in Books & Reference Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 20 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference FreeLibby: Read Library Books at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Libby is a free digital lending platform by OverDrive that enables users to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from local libraries using their library card. The app maintains strong visibility in English-speaking markets, ranking #3 in both the UK and Canada for Books & Reference Free, while holding top-10 positions in Australia and the US.
Similar apps: Hoopla, Kindle, Audible
Libby: Read Library Books on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v9.5.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Libby: Read Library Books 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 Libby: Read Library Books'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 | #7 |
| United Kingdom | Books & ReferenceFree | #3 |
| Australia | Books & ReferenceFree | #3 |
| Canada | Books & ReferenceFree | #4 |
| Germany | Books & ReferenceFree | #21 |
| Japan | Books & ReferenceFree | #85 |
 Sweden | Books & ReferenceFree | #17 |
| South Korea | Books & ReferenceFree | #121 |
| India | Books & ReferenceFree | #93 |
| France | Books & ReferenceFree | #126 |
| Italy | Books & ReferenceFree | #79 |
 Netherlands | Books & ReferenceFree | #42 |
| United Arab Emirates | Books & ReferenceFree | #43 |
 Spain | Books & ReferenceFree | #88 |
 Mexico | Books & ReferenceFree | #89 |
 Taiwan | Books & ReferenceFree | #96 |
 Vietnam | Books & ReferenceFree | #53 |
| Saudi Arabia | Books & ReferenceFree | #168 |
 Turkey | Books & ReferenceFree | #162 |
 Thailand | Books & ReferenceFree | #127 |
Apps near Libby: Read Library Books on the chart
Books & Reference Free, around #7.
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 Libby: Read Library Books
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate Libby's free access to library books and audiobooks but are frustrated by recent AI content integration and persistent authentication bugs. Technical issues regarding card verification loops and audio playback glitches significantly impact usability for many.
Mostly positive (83% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and connection and sync problems.
What people like
- Features & content: “support your local library!”
- Ease of use: “Easy to understand and use”
- Useful: “All in all a very useful app”
- Fun: “excellent source of entertainment and learning”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “If it wasn't the ONLY option at my library I'd never use it”
- Connection & sync: “Claims it's my connection problem when the app has been no issue prior to last update”
- Login & account: “Trying to verify is almost impossible!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Surprise, surprise, after shoving "AI" into this glitchfest, the app will NOT load”
About Libby: Read Library Books
From bestsellers and new releases to classics, romance, memoirs, mystery, fantasy, self-help, and kids’ books, Libby gives you access to your library’s full digital collection anytime, anywhere.
Borrow and read instantly
- Access millions of ebooks and audiobooks from your local library
- Browse popular titles, classics, self-help, and New York Times bestsellers
- Borrow instantly with your library card
- Read or listen anytime, anywhere
Flexible reading and listening
- Download books for offline reading or stream to save storage
- Sync your progress across all devices automatically
- Send ebooks to Kindle (U.S. only)
- Listen to audiobooks in your car with Android Auto
Personalized library experience
- Create custom reading lists with tags like “Want to Read”
- Get recommendations based on your interests
- Keep track of your borrowed books, due dates, and reading history
Powerful ebook reader
- Customize font size, layout, and background color
- Built-in dictionary to define and search words
- Highlight text, add notes, and bookmark pages
- Read magazines, comics, cookbooks, and children’s books with ease
Advanced audiobook player
- Adjust playback speed from 0.6x to 3.0x
- Set a sleep timer for listening
- Skip forward or back with simple controls
- Bookmark key moments and add notes
Libby is developed by OverDrive to support local libraries worldwide, helping more people access books digitally.
Download Libby today and explore ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your library.
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