Rakuten Link Downloads & RevenueRakuten Link · App Store & Google Play
Rakuten Link gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Link by Rakuten Group, Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 21 events
- 📈Rakuten Link charting in a new countryiOSPhilippines
- 📈Rakuten Link charting in a new countryAndroidVietnam
- 📈Rakuten Link charting in a new countryiOSItaly
- 📈Rakuten Link entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Social Networking · TW
- 📈Rakuten Link charting in a new countryiOSSouth Korea
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #55AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #69AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #15iOSTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #84AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #22iOSTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Social Networking · ID
- 📈Rakuten Link entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link new best rank in the overall chart: #85AndroidTop Free · All Apps · JP
- 📈Rakuten Link charting in a new countryiOSSweden
- 🆕Rakuten Link first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidJapan
- 🆕Rakuten Link first spotted by AppInsideriOS#43 in Top Free · All Apps · Japan
- 📦Rakuten Link version 4.0.2iOSNo release notes
- 📦Rakuten Link version 4.0.1AndroidThank you for using Rakuten Link.
・Added all features from my Rakuten Mobile app.
You can check your charges and data usage, and manage your account in Rakuten Link App.
・Fixed bugs reported in previous versions.
Please update to the latest version of Rakuten Link for the best experience.… more - 🆕Rakuten Link: its developer released another app: 楽天ラクヨコ - ほしい！が見つかるプチプラ通販アプリiOS
- 🆕Rakuten Link released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Rakuten Link released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Social Networking FreeRakuten Link at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Link is a free communication and lifestyle hub for Rakuten Mobile subscribers in Japan, offering unlimited domestic calls, messaging, account management, and integrated access to the broader Rakuten ecosystem. The app holds a strong position as the #5 free social networking app in Japan, indicating high adoption among local mobile users, while maintaining moderate visibility in Vietnam (#71) and Indonesia (#123).
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, Facebook Messenger
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Rakuten Link’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category 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 v4.0.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Rakuten Link downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 5k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Rakuten Link'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
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Link makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #5 Social Networking Free | 3 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #10 Communication Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
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 | 3.9 ★ | 264k |
| Google Play | 3.6 ★ | 149k 70 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 413k |
What users say about Rakuten Link
From the 13 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report critical functional failures including app crashes, registration errors, and poor call quality. There is significant frustration with the app's bloatware nature, citing excessive pop-ups and forced logins that detract from its primary utility as a calling service.
Mostly negative (23% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “When trying to register my service, I get an error message saying “A new version of the app is available”
About Rakuten Link
■Calls: Unlimited domestic calling
Rakuten Mobile subscribers can make unlimited calls and send Link message to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number (some numbers not included).
■Messages: Fun group messages
You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages.
■Home: Your gateway to all of Rakuten Group’s exciting offers and services!
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, Check data usage and billing, earn points by using the Rakuten Link‘s Super Point Screen, chat with AI, access key Rakuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen!
■my Rakuten Mobile: Manage Account, Check Data Usage & Billing, and Get Customer Support
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can check your data usage, billing information, payment status, and service details anytime. You can also apply for or modify optional services directly in the app. In Customer Support, you can find answers by browsing categories, searching by keyword, or using chat support.
*Chat response times may vary depending on inquiry volume.
■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily
Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app!
■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads.
This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts.
■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns! Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus.
Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts!
■News: Get news and weather info.
You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in.
* Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app.
* Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls.
For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese).
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service
Rakuten Link App Store
Rakuten Link gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Link is #5 in Social Networking Free in Japan and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Social Networking FreeRakuten Link at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Link is a free communication and lifestyle hub for Rakuten Mobile subscribers in Japan, offering unlimited domestic calls, messaging, account management, and integrated access to the broader Rakuten ecosystem. The app holds a strong position as the #5 free social networking app in Japan, indicating high adoption among local mobile users, while maintaining moderate visibility in Vietnam (#71) and Indonesia (#123).
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, Facebook Messenger
Rakuten Link on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Rakuten Link’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Rakuten Link 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 Rakuten Link'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
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Link makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Social NetworkingFree | #5 |
| Japan | All AppsFree | #108 |
 Indonesia | Social NetworkingFree | #97 |
 Vietnam | Social NetworkingFree | #67 |
Apps near Rakuten Link on the chart
Social Networking Free, around #5.
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 Rakuten Link
From the 13 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report critical functional failures including app crashes, registration errors, and poor call quality. There is significant frustration with the app's bloatware nature, citing excessive pop-ups and forced logins that detract from its primary utility as a calling service.
Mostly negative (23% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “When trying to register my service, I get an error message saying “A new version of the app is available”
About Rakuten Link
■Calls: Unlimited domestic calling
Rakuten Mobile subscribers can make unlimited calls and send Link message to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number (some numbers not included).
■Messages: Fun group messages
You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages.
■Home: Your gateway to all of Rakuten Group’s exciting offers and services!
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, Check data usage and billing, earn points by using the Rakuten Link‘s Super Point Screen, chat with AI, access key Rakuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen!
■my Rakuten Mobile: Manage Account, Check Data Usage & Billing, and Get Customer Support
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can check your data usage, billing information, payment status, and service details anytime. You can also apply for or modify optional services directly in the app. In Customer Support, you can find answers by browsing categories, searching by keyword, or using chat support.
*Chat response times may vary depending on inquiry volume.
■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily
Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app!
■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads.
This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts.
■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns! Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus.
Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts!
■News: Get news and weather info.
You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in.
* Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app.
* Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls.
For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese).
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service
Latest updates
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Rakuten Link Android
Rakuten Link gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Rakuten Link is #10 in Communication Free on Google Play in Japan and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Communication FreeRakuten Link at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-01. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Rakuten Link is a free communication app for Rakuten Mobile subscribers that combines unlimited calls, messaging, and account management with integrated access to the broader Rakuten ecosystem. The app currently ranks #5 in Japan's Communication category and #64 in All Apps Free, indicating strong adoption within its specific carrier niche despite a moderate 3.53 user rating.
Similar apps: WhatsApp, LINE, Facebook Messenger
Rakuten Link on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v4.0.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Rakuten Link 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 Rakuten Link'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
Business model: Ad-led
How Rakuten Link makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | CommunicationFree | #10 |
| Japan | All AppsFree | #172 |
Apps near Rakuten Link on the chart
Communication Free, around #10.
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 Rakuten Link
From the 74 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe functional failures, particularly regarding incoming calls not ringing and the app overriding system defaults without an opt-out option. The interface is criticized for being cluttered with ads, slow, and poorly localized for English speakers.
Mostly negative (26% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Useful: “Easy to use and works great!”
Common complaints
- Ads: “they spam Ads into the app like crazy too”
- Crashes & bugs: “the error says something went wrong”
- Speed & performance: “everything is fine, but data speed is too slow”
- Connection & sync: “poor quality, unstable connection”
About Rakuten Link
■Calls: Voice and video calls
Rakuten Mobile subscribers can use unlimited calls and SMS to Rakuten Link users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan and in 66 designated countries and regions through Rakuten Link. Calls / SMS to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number.
■Messages: Fun group messages
You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages.
■Home: Your gateway to all of Rakuten Group’s exciting offers and services!
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can now enjoy easier, one-stop access to not only your favorite services in Rakuten Link but also exclusive deals across Rakuten Group services! Call, message, Check data usage and billing, earn points by using the Rakuten Link's Super Point Screen, access key Rakuten Group services and do much more - all from one screen!
■my Rakuten Mobile: Manage Account, Check Data Usage & Billing, and Get Customer Support
As a Rakuten Mobile user, you can check your data usage, billing information, payment status, and service details anytime. You can also apply for or modify optional services directly in the app. In Customer Support, you can find answers by browsing categories, searching by keyword, or using chat support.
*Chat response times may vary depending on inquiry volume.
■Wallet : Check Rakuten point status and access payment services easily
Using Rakuten Link's Wallet, you can send Rakuten Cash to anyone, pay and collect Rakuten Points through Rakuten Point Card, quickly check your Point balances such as "Available Points", "Term limited Points", etc., and conveniently access the Rakuten Pay app!
■Rakuten Link Super Point Screen : Earn Rakuten points easily just by looking at ads.
This is the Rakuten official “Point Reward” App. You can earn point quickly and effortlessly without any hassle. It’s not just about earning points; you can also discover promotional information and discounts.
■Missions: Earn points by using the app and participating in campaigns!
Earn Rakuten points by using the app and participating in exciting campaigns. You can also check Start 1000, SPU (Super Point Up program), and the completion status of Start Bonus.
Additionally, follow the Mission Official Account and never miss out on current Point Campaigns and other promotions. Look out for updates from your favorite Official Accounts!
■News: Get news and weather info.
You can get the latest news every day and clip news for reading later. You can also check the weather forecast for the area you live in.
* Certain numbers may not be supported. A 30-second call costs 22 yen when not using the app.
* Certain numbers may not qualify for free calls.
For more detail information, please refer below links (Japanese).
https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link/index.html
How to use
https://network.mob
What's new in 4.0.1
・Added all features from my Rakuten Mobile app.
You can check your charges and data usage, and manage your account in Rakuten Link App.
・Fixed bugs reported in previous versions.
Please update to the latest version of Rakuten Link for the best experience.