Scribd Downloads & RevenueScribd: 170M+ documents · App Store & Google Play
Scribd: 170M+ documents gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Scribd: 170M+ documents by Scribd is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Scribd: 170M+ documents update history & changes
Last change · 39 events since 13 Oct 2023Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 39 events
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #156AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · MX
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #161AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · MX
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents updated to version 16.23AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #164AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · MX
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #171AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · MX
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · TH
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #179AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · MX
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · NL
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · TH
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · MX
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · TR
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · ES · Top Free · Books & Reference · MX · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · NL · Top Grossing · Books & Reference · VN
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents updated to version 16.22AndroidNo release notes
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · SA
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Education · ID
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Education · KR
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents charting in a new countryiOSSouth Korea
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · IT
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents charting in a new countryAndroidItaly
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents updated to version 16.21iOSWe've made some exciting updates to enhance your Scribd experience! Enjoy improved document viewing and search capabilities, along with a smoother user interface. We've also fixed some bugs to ensure everything runs seamlessly. Happy reading!… more
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · DE
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #181AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Books & Reference · CA
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Education · IT
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents charting in a new countryiOSItaly
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents new best rank in the overall chart: #187AndroidTop Grossing · All Apps · ID
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Books & Reference · CA
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Education · FR
- 📈Scribd: 170M+ documents charting in a new countryiOSFrance
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents updated to version 16.20AndroidWe've updated our Terms of Use. You'll be asked to review and accept the new terms before continuing to use the app.
- 🆕Scribd: 170M+ documents first spotted by AppInsideriOS#36 in Top Grossing · Education · Brazil
- 🆕Scribd: 170M+ documents first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidIndonesia
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents version 16.20iOSWe've made some exciting updates to enhance your Scribd experience! Enjoy improved document viewing and search capabilities, along with a smoother user interface. We've also fixed some bugs to ensure everything runs seamlessly. Happy reading!… more
- 📦Scribd: 170M+ documents version 16.18AndroidNo release notes
- 🆕Scribd: 170M+ documents released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Scribd: 170M+ documents 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 GrossingScribd: 170M+ documents at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Scribd is a subscription-based digital library offering access to over 300 million documents, including research papers, manuals, and case studies, targeting students, professionals, and researchers seeking specialized knowledge. The app demonstrates strong commercial traction in emerging markets, ranking #5 in Books & Reference Grossing in India and #8 in Brazil, while maintaining moderate visibility in Western markets like the US (#53) and UK (#54).
Similar apps: Kindle, Audible, Coursera
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v16.7, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Scribd: 170M+ documents downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Scribd: 170M+ documents'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Scribd: 170M+ documents makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 3 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 4 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 5 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 6 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 7 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 8 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 9 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 10 | Scribd Membership subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #12 Education Grossing | 5 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #7 Books & Reference Grossing | 18 of 23 countries | #156 | #57 |
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 | 2.1 ★ | 28 |
| Google Play | 3.1 ★ | 9.3k 316 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.1 ★ weighted by ratings | 9.3k |
What users say about Scribd: 170M+ documents
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report fraudulent billing practices, specifically unauthorized charges after cancellation and misleading free trials. Technical issues such as login failures, broken search functionality, and app crashes further degrade the experience for paying subscribers.
Mostly negative (18% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I’m willing to pay monthly if you allow me to have an active subscription”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I canceled my subscription”
- Login & account: “Unable to log into my account”
- Privacy & data: “Scammer’s, they charge in your account without consent”
- Ease of use: “I downloaded the app to make it easier to download documents”
About Scribd: 170M+ documents
Official government documents
Research papers
Academic dissertations
Medical reports
DIY hobbies
User manuals
Case studies
And more
You’ve seen it all, now understand it all. Make sense of anything with information on just about everything, shared by a global community of thinkers. All content on Scribd can be synced across multiple devices.
Features for the document reader:
Download pdf documents to read offline.
Save your documents.
Our monthly subscription starts at $11.99 and automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours prior to the next billing date.
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.
A Scribd monthly subscription also includes access to Everand (ebooks and audiobooks) and SlideShare (presentations) at no extra cost.
Download the free Scribd app and start exploring today!
Our privacy policy can be found at https://www.scribd.com/privacy
Our terms of use can be found at https://www.scribd.com/terms
Scribd: 170M+ documents App Store
Scribd: 170M+ documents gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Scribd: 170M+ documents is #17 in Education Grossing in India and charting in 5 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Education GrossingScribd: 170M+ documents on the App Store
App details
Scribd: 170M+ documents 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 Scribd: 170M+ documents'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Scribd: 170M+ documents before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Scribd: 170M+ documents makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 3 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 4 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 5 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 6 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 7 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 8 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 9 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 10 | Scribd Membership subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | EducationGrossing | #17 |
| Indonesia | EducationGrossing | #12 |
| Brazil | EducationGrossing | #29 |
 Saudi Arabia | EducationGrossing | #48 |
| India | EducationFree | #106 |
 United Arab Emirates | EducationGrossing | #51 |
| Indonesia | EducationFree | #82 |
| Brazil | EducationFree | #198 |
| United Arab Emirates | EducationFree | #184 |
Apps near Scribd: 170M+ documents on the chart
Education Grossing, around #17.
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 Scribd: 170M+ documents
From the 51 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly report fraudulent billing practices, specifically unauthorized charges after cancellation and misleading free trials. Technical issues such as login failures, broken search functionality, and app crashes further degrade the experience for paying subscribers.
Mostly negative (18% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I’m willing to pay monthly if you allow me to have an active subscription”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I canceled my subscription”
- Login & account: “Unable to log into my account”
- Privacy & data: “Scammer’s, they charge in your account without consent”
- Ease of use: “I downloaded the app to make it easier to download documents”
About Scribd: 170M+ documents
Official government documents
Research papers
Academic dissertations
Medical reports
DIY hobbies
User manuals
Case studies
And more
You’ve seen it all, now understand it all. Make sense of anything with information on just about everything, shared by a global community of thinkers. All content on Scribd can be synced across multiple devices.
Features for the document reader:
Download pdf documents to read offline.
Save your documents.
Our monthly subscription starts at $11.99 and automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours prior to the next billing date.
Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.
A Scribd monthly subscription also includes access to Everand (ebooks and audiobooks) and SlideShare (presentations) at no extra cost.
Download the free Scribd app and start exploring today!
Our privacy policy can be found at https://www.scribd.com/privacy
Our terms of use can be found at https://www.scribd.com/terms
Latest updates
More from Scribd
Scribd: 300M+ documents Android
Scribd: 300M+ documents gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Scribd: 300M+ documents is #10 in Books & Reference Grossing on Google Play in Brazil and charting in 18 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference GrossingScribd: 300M+ documents at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Scribd is a subscription-based digital library offering access to over 300 million documents, including research papers, manuals, and case studies, targeting students, professionals, and researchers seeking specialized knowledge. The app demonstrates strong commercial traction in emerging markets, ranking #5 in Books & Reference Grossing in India and #8 in Brazil, while maintaining moderate visibility in Western markets like the US (#53) and UK (#54).
Similar apps: Kindle, Audible, Coursera
Scribd: 300M+ documents on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v16.7, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Scribd: 300M+ documents 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 Scribd: 300M+ documents'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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Scribd: 300M+ documents before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Scribd: 300M+ documents makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 2 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 3 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 4 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 5 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 6 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 7 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 8 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 9 | Scribd Membership subscription | |
| 10 | Scribd Membership subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
United States
Spain
United Kingdom
France
Canada
Japan
Australia
Turkey
Netherlands
Germany
Thailand
VietnamApps near Scribd: 300M+ documents on the chart
Books & Reference Grossing, 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 Scribd: 300M+ documents
From the 128 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe billing issues, including unauthorized charges and inability to cancel subscriptions, alongside technical failures like crashes and download errors. While some praise the extensive document library for educational purposes, the overall experience is marred by poor usability and perceived fraud.
Mixed (52% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and privacy and spam.
What people like
- Useful: “it's very useful to everyone”
- Price & subscription: “I'm not using premium cause of a high price tag”
- Fun: “good app and i made it enjoy”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “unable to cancel subscription”
- Privacy & data: “Most of the books are user uploaded and are incomplete, not in English, or literally have qr codes to scam websites on them”
- Crashes & bugs: “Documents uploading is not working”
- Features & content: “Download option always paid subscription”
About Scribd: 300M+ documents
- Research papers
- Academic dissertations
- Medical reports
- DIY hobbies
- User manuals
- Case studies
- And more
You’ve seen it all, now understand it all. Make sense of anything with information on just about everything, shared by a global community of thinkers. All content on Scribd can be synced across multiple devices.
Features for the document reader:
- Download documents to read offline.
- Save your documents.
- Analyze with advanced tools.
Our monthly subscription starts at just $11.99. It automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours prior to the next billing date.
Payment will be charged to your Google Play account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase.
A Scribd monthly subscription also includes access to SlideShare (presentations) at no extra cost.
Download the free Scribd app and start exploring today!
Our privacy policy can be found at Global Privacy Policy
Our terms of use can be found at Global Terms of Use