Words With Friends Word Game Downloads & RevenueWords With Friends Word Game · App Store & Google Play
Words With Friends Word Game gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Words With Friends Word Game by Zynga Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Words With Friends Word Game update history & changes
Last change · 93 events since 7 Nov 2017Full timeline ↓🌟iOSFeatured by Apple✏️iOSDescription updated📦iOSUpdated to version 63.00.04✏️iOSAdded hidden keywords: brain🌟iOSFeatured by Apple🎉iOSIn-app event: Word Wheel🔎AndroidTop 10 for “with”🎉iOSIn-app event: New slang, peak plays.📈iOSEntered the top 10📦iOSUpdated to version 62.01.01📦AndroidUpdated to version 62.01.01✏️AndroidShort description updated✏️AndroidNew icon📈AndroidEntered the top 10📈AndroidCharting in a new country📈iOSEntered the top 10 in 3 charts🆕AndroidIts developer released another app: Dice Companions📦AndroidUpdated to version 61.01.01🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider
Full timeline · 91 events in the last 12 months
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: description updatediOS· US, JP
- 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 63.00.04iOSChallenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.… more - ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: brainiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: worthiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Word WheeliOSCHALLENGE · until 10 Nov
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: somethingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🔎Words With Friends Word Game reached Top 10 for “with”Android#8 in Japan search · popularity 81
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: divertissementiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN, ZA
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: textnowiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: firmiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: New slang, peak plays.iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 11 Nov
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: vocabularyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Halloween ChallengeiOSCHALLENGE · until 2 Nov
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Word · JP
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: vocabulary, searchiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: vocabularyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new iconiOS
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· 13 countries - 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 62.01.01iOSChallenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.… more - 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 62.01.01AndroidFlex your word skills to help your club become top of the leaderboard!
A new Rewards Pass, new friends, and new challenges await!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates. - ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: crosswordiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: gamingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: short description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new iconAndroid
→
· US
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: find, speakiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: await, familyiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: find, market, onlineiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: wheeliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Word · VN
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game charting in a new countryAndroidVietnam
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Word · MX · Top Grossing · Word · NL · Top Grossing · Word · TH · Top Grossing · Word · TR
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidMexico · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Play the Word WheeliOSCHALLENGE · until 13 Oct
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: harvestiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: More words. More ways to win.iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 22 Oct
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: genresiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10 in 3 chartsiOSTop Grossing · Board · AU · Top Grossing · Word · IT · Top Grossing · Board · US
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Halloween Word PartyiOSNEW SEASON · until 1 Nov
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: multiplayeriOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Word · DE
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: genres, trainingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: dictionary, genresiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Word · FR
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: somethingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🆕Words With Friends Word Game: its developer released another app: Dice CompanionsAndroid
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new screenshotsiOS5 screenshots (was 5) · 5 countries
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new screenshotsiOS4 screenshots (was 4) · FR
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new screenshotsiOS5 screenshots (was 5) · CA
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new screenshotsiOS5 screenshots (was 5) · SA
- 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 61.01.01iOSChallenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.… more - ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: nyt, crosswordiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Farmstead Friends ChallengeiOSCHALLENGE · until 5 Oct
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: trip, brainiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 61.01.01AndroidFlex your word skills to help your club become top of the leaderboard!
A new Rewards Pass, new friends, and new challenges await!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates. - 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · Word · AE
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: relaxingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game added hidden keywords: something, vocabulary, genres, gamingiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- 📈Words With Friends Word Game entered the top 10AndroidTop Grossing · Word · FR
- 🔎Words With Friends Word Game reached Top 10 for “word”iOS#8 in United Kingdom search · popularity 86
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Score big with Super Score!iOSCHALLENGE · until 30 Sep
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new screenshotsiOS8 screenshots (was 8) · US
- ✏️Words With Friends Word Game: new iconiOS
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· 5 countries - 📦Words With Friends Word Game updated to version 61.00.02iOSChallenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.… more - 🆕Words With Friends Word Game first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidGermany
- 🆕Words With Friends Word Game first spotted by AppInsideriOS#41 in Top Free · Word · Australia
- 🌟Words With Friends Word Game featured by AppleiOSgames · BR, IN
- 📦Words With Friends Word Game version 60.00.02AndroidFlex your word skills to help your club become top of the leaderboard!
A new Rewards Pass, new friends, and new challenges await!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates. - 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Words With Wheel of FortuneiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 28 Sep
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Napa Valley Market ChallengeiOSCHALLENGE · until 27 Sep
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Can you find the Gold Word?iOSMAJOR UPDATE · until 28 Sep
- 🎉Words With Friends Word Game in-app event: Grapevine Getaway Rewards PassiOSNEW SEASON · until 28 Sep
- 📦Words With Friends Word Game version 60.00.02iOSNo release notes
- 🆕Words With Friends Word Game released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Words With Friends Word Game released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.3 ★
1.3M ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#3
App Store · 
Games › Word Grossing
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
393
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before (Google Play)
Measured
Words With Friends Word Game at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-10. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-play, social word puzzle game by Zynga that combines classic crossword-style mechanics with competitive multiplayer matches and solo challenges for casual gamers. The app maintains strong commercial performance in the Word category across major markets like Australia, the US, and Canada, while also securing top-20 positions in broader Board game charts in several regions.
Similar apps: Scrabble GO, Wordle, Boggle
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#word game #crossword #anagram #social #casual #puzzle
App Store
App details
App ID
1196764367
Publisher
Zynga Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Nov 2017
9 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
4+
Languages
6
EN FR DE IT PT ES
Size
398 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment, Word, Board
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.zynga.words3
Publisher
Zynga Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v53.01.01, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
33
Permissions
23
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
Words With Friends Word Game downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 500+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Words With Friends Word Game'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
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: Ad-led
How Words With Friends Word Game makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 223 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Handful of Coins | |
| 2 | Stack of Coins | |
| 3 | Pack of Coins | |
| 4 | Pile of Coins | |
| 5 | Ad Free Bundle | |
| 6 | AdsFree Season Pass 13 subscription | |
| 7 | AdsFree Season Pass Offer 13 | |
| 8 | Season Pass Offer 10 | |
| 9 | Season Pass 10 subscription | |
| 10 | Bag of Coins |
Hidden keywords
Words With Friends Word Game shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word 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 | #3 Games › Word Grossing | 13 of 30 countries | #25 | #4 |
| Google Play | #3 Games › Word Grossing | 15 of 23 countries | #26 | #4 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
132
▼ -79% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
27+
US App Store (Apple shows only the newest)
Lifetime rating
4.6★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
2.7★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
63/100
faster than 92% of Games apps
New ratings by country (4)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 118 | 90% | ▼ -78% |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 4% | ▼ -71% |
 Canada | 4.5 | 3% | ▼ -82% |
| Australia | 4.2 | 3% | ▼ -81% |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Google Play
New ratings a week
261
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
18
Google Play
Lifetime rating
4.1★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
2.7★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
58/100
faster than 84% of Game word apps
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 | 4.6 ★ | 752k |
| Google Play | 3.8 ★ | 527k 145k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 1.3M |
What users say about Words With Friends Word Game
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly frustrated by aggressive advertising that disrupts gameplay and is difficult to close. Complaints also focus on perceived algorithmic manipulation of tile distribution and frequent technical bugs causing freezes.
Mostly negative (24% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about ads, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “15 years of fun playing this game”
- Ads: “The ads will drive you crazy”
- Price & subscription: “Too expensive to play ad free”
- Crashes & bugs: “Keeps freezing on super score games”
Common complaints
- Ads: “Game ruined with scam ads”
- Fun: “No longer fun, just a pain”
- Price & subscription: “Not paying to swab letters”
- Crashes & bugs: “The closure dot is broken”
About Words With Friends Word Game
Words With Friends is the world's leading multiplayer word game that helps friends, families, and word lovers connect and compete by building high-scoring words on a crossword-style board.
ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Expand your vocabulary, train your brain, and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest-scoring word.
Whether you love crossword puzzles, anagrams, or relaxing word games - this is the word game for you.
Formerly known as Words With Friends 2, now simply Words With Friends. May the Best Friend Win.™
Key capabilities:
Form intersecting words on the board to outscore opponents
Build cognitive skills: word recognition, word formation, and linguistic strategy
Play daily word puzzle games with friends or solo
Challenge themed opponents, or go head-to-head in turn-based multiplayer
Unscramble letters, solve anagrams, and sharpen your spelling in Word Wheel
Short rounds perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding at home
CREATE A GAME ► Challenge friends and family or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Fill in the crossword-style puzzle - we'll match you with the right word rival every time.
COMPLETE DAILY GOALS AND GET REWARDED ► Earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles in Rewards Pass! With a new seasonal theme every 6 weeks, there’s always something new to collect! Climb the rewards track and earn the season badge!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE ► Take on themed AI opponents in escalating crossword-style brain teasers and beat their word score across 5 rounds - the perfect solo word guessing challenge.
ROLL THE DICE IN DICE CHALLENGE ► Mix luck with strategy in this fast-paced 1v1 mode! Roll and re-roll letter dice to build high-scoring words across 5 rounds on your own unique board.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL ► Unscramble anagrams and challenge yourself in this easy-to-play, limited-time word connect mini-game. No pressure, no timers - a calming word puzzle for every skill level.
PLAY YOUR WAY, ANYTIME ► Challenge your partner, family or a matched opponent - whether beside you or across the world. With asynchronous turn-based play, you never need to be online at the same time. Win streaks, club leaderboards, or a solo puzzle before bed.
Who is this for?
Brain training: adults and seniors to expand vocabulary and keep their mind sharp
Competitive players: skill-based matchmaking, ranked play, and weekly leaderboards
Word puzzle lovers: crossword puzzles, word scramble, anagrams, and word games for adults
Casual & relaxing play: commutes, coffee breaks, or cozy solo evenings
Social players: family-safe multiplayer for friends, family, or a partner
NEW: Words With Friends just got bigger! 25,000 new words, revamped definitions, and more ways to play. Built on official tournament standards - ready for any word you play.
Words With Friends: Challenge friends, train your brain, and play your way on the world's most popular social word gam
ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Expand your vocabulary, train your brain, and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest-scoring word.
Whether you love crossword puzzles, anagrams, or relaxing word games - this is the word game for you.
Formerly known as Words With Friends 2, now simply Words With Friends. May the Best Friend Win.™
Key capabilities:
Form intersecting words on the board to outscore opponents
Build cognitive skills: word recognition, word formation, and linguistic strategy
Play daily word puzzle games with friends or solo
Challenge themed opponents, or go head-to-head in turn-based multiplayer
Unscramble letters, solve anagrams, and sharpen your spelling in Word Wheel
Short rounds perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding at home
CREATE A GAME ► Challenge friends and family or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Fill in the crossword-style puzzle - we'll match you with the right word rival every time.
COMPLETE DAILY GOALS AND GET REWARDED ► Earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles in Rewards Pass! With a new seasonal theme every 6 weeks, there’s always something new to collect! Climb the rewards track and earn the season badge!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE ► Take on themed AI opponents in escalating crossword-style brain teasers and beat their word score across 5 rounds - the perfect solo word guessing challenge.
ROLL THE DICE IN DICE CHALLENGE ► Mix luck with strategy in this fast-paced 1v1 mode! Roll and re-roll letter dice to build high-scoring words across 5 rounds on your own unique board.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL ► Unscramble anagrams and challenge yourself in this easy-to-play, limited-time word connect mini-game. No pressure, no timers - a calming word puzzle for every skill level.
PLAY YOUR WAY, ANYTIME ► Challenge your partner, family or a matched opponent - whether beside you or across the world. With asynchronous turn-based play, you never need to be online at the same time. Win streaks, club leaderboards, or a solo puzzle before bed.
Who is this for?
Brain training: adults and seniors to expand vocabulary and keep their mind sharp
Competitive players: skill-based matchmaking, ranked play, and weekly leaderboards
Word puzzle lovers: crossword puzzles, word scramble, anagrams, and word games for adults
Casual & relaxing play: commutes, coffee breaks, or cozy solo evenings
Social players: family-safe multiplayer for friends, family, or a partner
NEW: Words With Friends just got bigger! 25,000 new words, revamped definitions, and more ways to play. Built on official tournament standards - ready for any word you play.
Words With Friends: Challenge friends, train your brain, and play your way on the world's most popular social word gam
Words With Friends Word Game App Store
Words With Friends Word Game gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Words With Friends Word Game is #4 in Games › Word Grossing in United States and charting in 13 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 12 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperZynga Inc.
CategoryGames
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.6 (752k)
Version63.00.04
Age rating4+
First seen by us 24 Sep 2026
24 Sep 2026Installs (est.)50M+ worldwide
Rating
4.6 ★
752k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#4
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
132
▼ -79% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Words With Friends Word Game at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-10. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free-to-play, social word puzzle game by Zynga that combines classic crossword-style mechanics with competitive multiplayer matches and solo challenges for casual gamers. The app maintains strong commercial performance in the Word category across major markets like Australia, the US, and Canada, while also securing top-20 positions in broader Board game charts in several regions.
Similar apps: Scrabble GO, Wordle, Boggle
Word Puzzle Cartoon 2D Modern short sessions multiplayer IAP Ads
#word game #crossword #anagram #social #casual #puzzle
Words With Friends Word Game on the App Store
App details
App ID
1196764367
Publisher
Zynga Inc.
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Nov 2017
9 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase · Game Center
Content rating
4+
Languages
6
EN FR DE IT PT ES
Size
398 MB
Also listed in
Entertainment, Word, Board
Words With Friends Word Game downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Words With Friends Word Game'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Words With Friends Word Game before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Not in an overall Top Grossing chart, only in category charts: each category position is converted to the overall position it corresponds to, then priced on the same rank-to-revenue curve, inside the part of each market the charted apps leave over.
Business model: Ad-led
How Words With Friends Word Game makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 223 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Handful of Coins | |
| 2 | Stack of Coins | |
| 3 | Pack of Coins | |
| 4 | Pile of Coins | |
| 5 | Ad Free Bundle | |
| 6 | AdsFree Season Pass 13 subscription | |
| 7 | AdsFree Season Pass Offer 13 | |
| 8 | Season Pass Offer 10 | |
| 9 | Season Pass 10 subscription | |
| 10 | Bag of Coins |
Hidden keywords
Words With Friends Word Game shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word 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.
Italy
BrazilApps near Words With Friends Word Game on the chart
Games › Word Grossing, around #4.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.6 ★
752k ratings
Measured
Ratings
752k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
132
▼ -79% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
27+
US App Store (Apple shows only the newest)
Lifetime rating
4.6★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
2.7★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
63/100
faster than 92% of Games apps
New ratings by country (4)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 118 | 90% | ▼ -78% |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 4% | ▼ -71% |
| Canada | 4.5 | 3% | ▼ -82% |
| Australia | 4.2 | 3% | ▼ -81% |
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 Words With Friends Word Game
From the 200 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly frustrated by aggressive advertising that disrupts gameplay and is difficult to close. Complaints also focus on perceived algorithmic manipulation of tile distribution and frequent technical bugs causing freezes.
Mostly negative (24% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about ads, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “15 years of fun playing this game”
- Ads: “The ads will drive you crazy”
- Price & subscription: “Too expensive to play ad free”
- Crashes & bugs: “Keeps freezing on super score games”
Common complaints
- Ads: “Game ruined with scam ads”
- Fun: “No longer fun, just a pain”
- Price & subscription: “Not paying to swab letters”
- Crashes & bugs: “The closure dot is broken”
About Words With Friends Word Game
Words With Friends is the world's leading multiplayer word game that helps friends, families, and word lovers connect and compete by building high-scoring words on a crossword-style board.
ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Expand your vocabulary, train your brain, and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest-scoring word.
Whether you love crossword puzzles, anagrams, or relaxing word games - this is the word game for you.
Formerly known as Words With Friends 2, now simply Words With Friends. May the Best Friend Win.™
Key capabilities:
Form intersecting words on the board to outscore opponents
Build cognitive skills: word recognition, word formation, and linguistic strategy
Play daily word puzzle games with friends or solo
Challenge themed opponents, or go head-to-head in turn-based multiplayer
Unscramble letters, solve anagrams, and sharpen your spelling in Word Wheel
Short rounds perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding at home
CREATE A GAME ► Challenge friends and family or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Fill in the crossword-style puzzle - we'll match you with the right word rival every time.
COMPLETE DAILY GOALS AND GET REWARDED ► Earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles in Rewards Pass! With a new seasonal theme every 6 weeks, there’s always something new to collect! Climb the rewards track and earn the season badge!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE ► Take on themed AI opponents in escalating crossword-style brain teasers and beat their word score across 5 rounds - the perfect solo word guessing challenge.
ROLL THE DICE IN DICE CHALLENGE ► Mix luck with strategy in this fast-paced 1v1 mode! Roll and re-roll letter dice to build high-scoring words across 5 rounds on your own unique board.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL ► Unscramble anagrams and challenge yourself in this easy-to-play, limited-time word connect mini-game. No pressure, no timers - a calming word puzzle for every skill level.
PLAY YOUR WAY, ANYTIME ► Challenge your partner, family or a matched opponent - whether beside you or across the world. With asynchronous turn-based play, you never need to be online at the same time. Win streaks, club leaderboards, or a solo puzzle before bed.
Who is this for?
Brain training: adults and seniors to expand vocabulary and keep their mind sharp
Competitive players: skill-based matchmaking, ranked play, and weekly leaderboards
Word puzzle lovers: crossword puzzles, word scramble, anagrams, and word games for adults
Casual & relaxing play: commutes, coffee breaks, or cozy solo evenings
Social players: family-safe multiplayer for friends, family, or a partner
NEW: Words With Friends just got bigger! 25,000 new words, revamped definitions, and more ways to play. Built on official tournament standards - ready for any word you play.
Words With Friends: Challenge friends, train your brain, and play your way on the world's most popular social word gam
ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MOBILE WORD GAMES is better and smarter than ever before! Expand your vocabulary, train your brain, and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest-scoring word.
Whether you love crossword puzzles, anagrams, or relaxing word games - this is the word game for you.
Formerly known as Words With Friends 2, now simply Words With Friends. May the Best Friend Win.™
Key capabilities:
Form intersecting words on the board to outscore opponents
Build cognitive skills: word recognition, word formation, and linguistic strategy
Play daily word puzzle games with friends or solo
Challenge themed opponents, or go head-to-head in turn-based multiplayer
Unscramble letters, solve anagrams, and sharpen your spelling in Word Wheel
Short rounds perfect for commutes, breaks, or unwinding at home
CREATE A GAME ► Challenge friends and family or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Fill in the crossword-style puzzle - we'll match you with the right word rival every time.
COMPLETE DAILY GOALS AND GET REWARDED ► Earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles in Rewards Pass! With a new seasonal theme every 6 weeks, there’s always something new to collect! Climb the rewards track and earn the season badge!
BOOST YOUR WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE ► Take on themed AI opponents in escalating crossword-style brain teasers and beat their word score across 5 rounds - the perfect solo word guessing challenge.
ROLL THE DICE IN DICE CHALLENGE ► Mix luck with strategy in this fast-paced 1v1 mode! Roll and re-roll letter dice to build high-scoring words across 5 rounds on your own unique board.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL ► Unscramble anagrams and challenge yourself in this easy-to-play, limited-time word connect mini-game. No pressure, no timers - a calming word puzzle for every skill level.
PLAY YOUR WAY, ANYTIME ► Challenge your partner, family or a matched opponent - whether beside you or across the world. With asynchronous turn-based play, you never need to be online at the same time. Win streaks, club leaderboards, or a solo puzzle before bed.
Who is this for?
Brain training: adults and seniors to expand vocabulary and keep their mind sharp
Competitive players: skill-based matchmaking, ranked play, and weekly leaderboards
Word puzzle lovers: crossword puzzles, word scramble, anagrams, and word games for adults
Casual & relaxing play: commutes, coffee breaks, or cozy solo evenings
Social players: family-safe multiplayer for friends, family, or a partner
NEW: Words With Friends just got bigger! 25,000 new words, revamped definitions, and more ways to play. Built on official tournament standards - ready for any word you play.
Words With Friends: Challenge friends, train your brain, and play your way on the world's most popular social word gam
Latest updates
63.00.04
Challenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
62.01.01
Challenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
61.01.01
Challenge your brain and connect with friends and family through Words With Friends!
A new Rewards Pass is always just around the corner, so check in every day to complete your Daily Goals and get rewards!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
Store changes
What Words With Friends Word Game changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated 
New screenshots 
5 screenshots (was 5)
New screenshots 
4 screenshots (was 4)
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Words With Friends Word Game gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Words With Friends Word Game is #4 in Games › Word Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 15 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 12 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperZynga
CategoryGames › Word
PriceFree
Released
Installs10M+
Rating★ 3.8 (527k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
3.8 ★
527k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#4
Games › Word GrossingMeasured
New ratings a week
261
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Measured
Words With Friends Word Game at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-10. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A free multiplayer word board game by Zynga that combines classic Scrabble-style mechanics with solo puzzles, anagram challenges, and progression systems for casual gamers. The app maintains a strong global monetization presence, consistently ranking #3 in the Word Grossing category across major markets including the US, UK, Australia, India, and several Southeast Asian countries.
Similar apps: Scrabble GO, Wordle, Boggle
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Words With Friends Word Game on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.zynga.words3
Publisher
Zynga Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v53.01.01, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Trackers
33
Permissions
23
Trackers
Full permission listProSee plans
Words With Friends Word Game downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Words With Friends Word Game'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Words With Friends Word Game before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Not in an overall Top Grossing chart, only in category charts: each category position is converted to the overall position it corresponds to, then priced on the same rank-to-revenue curve, inside the part of each market the charted apps leave over.
Business model: Ad-led
How Words With Friends Word Game makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 223 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Handful of Coins | |
| 2 | Stack of Coins | |
| 3 | Pack of Coins | |
| 4 | Pile of Coins | |
| 5 | Ad Free Bundle | |
| 6 | AdsFree Season Pass 13 subscription | |
| 7 | AdsFree Season Pass Offer 13 | |
| 8 | Season Pass Offer 10 | |
| 9 | Season Pass 10 subscription | |
| 10 | Bag of Coins |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| United Kingdom | Games › WordGrossing | #3 |
| Australia | Games › WordGrossing | #3 |
| Canada | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| India | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| United States | Games › WordFree | #26 |
 Mexico | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| Indonesia | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
 Saudi Arabia | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| France | Games › WordGrossing | #10 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
 Netherlands | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
 Turkey | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
 Thailand | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
 Vietnam | Games › WordGrossing | #4 |
| United Kingdom | Games › WordFree | #44 |
| Australia | Games › WordFree | #26 |
| Canada | Games › WordFree | #32 |
| France | Games › WordFree | #41 |
 Germany | Games › WordFree | #146 |
| India | Games › WordFree | #124 |
Apps near Words With Friends Word Game on the chart
Games › Word Grossing, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
3.8 ★
527k ratings
Measured
Ratings
527k
Measured
Written reviews
145k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
261
▼ -88% vs the 2 weeks before
Written reviews a week
18
Google Play
Lifetime rating
4.1★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Recent written reviews
2.7★
people who write skew negative
Review momentum
58/100
faster than 84% of Game word apps
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 Words With Friends Word Game
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users are overwhelmingly frustrated by intrusive advertisements that interrupt gameplay after every move and often trigger unwanted app installations or redirects. Technical instability, including frequent crashes, freezing, and slow loading times, further degrades the experience for long-term players.
Mixed (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and few ads. The main complaints are about ads, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “fun game but too many ads”
- Ads: “fun game but too many ads”
- Price & subscription: “i love the games but the monthly no ad bundles are a bit expensive”
- Crashes & bugs: “11/12/24 the app often crashes during a game 😫 EDIT 11/15/24 thank you, the issue has rectified itself”
Common complaints
- Ads: “HATE, HATE, HATE THE ADS!”
- Fun: “I do enjoy this game a lot”
- Crashes & bugs: “Also the game freezes a lot”
- Price & subscription: “and the ad free cost is to high”
About Words With Friends Word Game
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
OUR MULTIPLAYER WORD GAME is better and smarter than ever before! Beat this word jumble by unscrambling letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of classic word board games and crossword puzzles in Words With Friends! Expand your vocabulary and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest scoring word in our beloved classic word games. Download for free word games for adults.
CREATE A GAME
► The multiplayer board games showdown starts here. Keep up your brain training by challenging your friends and family members who love the scramble of classic crossword puzzle games, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble letters and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the classic crossword style puzzle! Prove you have what it takes to become the word king or queen in this classic game.
COMPLETE WORD GOALS AND GET REWARDED
► Play your best word tiles to complete goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles with Rewards Pass in this classic word game! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! In these classic word find games, climb the rewards track, beat a word hunt, and put your spelling skills to the test in this brain teaser and collect them all!
BOOST YOUR Words With Friends WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE
► There is no need for multiplayer modes when you can play brain teasers against themed WordMasters as you attempt to beat the word scramble. Stay sharp in this classic word search game, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL
► Do you love word board games? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Then this word app for android free is perfect for you! Beat these anagram puzzles by unscrambling letters, refine your spelling skills, and search for the right words as you challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time word connect mini-game. With so much variety, this word app has the perfect word games for everyone!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE
► In this classic free crossword game, you can show off your letter game and crossword puzzle games persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames!
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Words With Friends is a free word knowledge board game, but you can play without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends word board game on any mobile device.
Be sure to log in with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.
Crossword puzzles, multiplayer board game, and word games aficionado? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on board game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends
https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends
https://instagram.com/wo
OUR MULTIPLAYER WORD GAME is better and smarter than ever before! Beat this word jumble by unscrambling letters, train your brain and indulge in a plethora of classic word board games and crossword puzzles in Words With Friends! Expand your vocabulary and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest scoring word in our beloved classic word games. Download for free word games for adults.
CREATE A GAME
► The multiplayer board games showdown starts here. Keep up your brain training by challenging your friends and family members who love the scramble of classic crossword puzzle games, or use Smart Match to find your perfect opponent. Unscramble letters and search for the highest scoring words on the board and fill in the classic crossword style puzzle! Prove you have what it takes to become the word king or queen in this classic game.
COMPLETE WORD GOALS AND GET REWARDED
► Play your best word tiles to complete goals to earn keys and unlock exclusive collectibles with Rewards Pass in this classic word game! With a new theme every 6 weeks, there is always something new and exciting to collect! In these classic word find games, climb the rewards track, beat a word hunt, and put your spelling skills to the test in this brain teaser and collect them all!
BOOST YOUR Words With Friends WORD GAME IN SOLO CHALLENGE
► There is no need for multiplayer modes when you can play brain teasers against themed WordMasters as you attempt to beat the word scramble. Stay sharp in this classic word search game, because as you move up, the WordMasters will get tougher to beat.
SWITCH IT UP WITH WORD WHEEL
► Do you love word board games? Do anagrams get your brain wheels turning? Then this word app for android free is perfect for you! Beat these anagram puzzles by unscrambling letters, refine your spelling skills, and search for the right words as you challenge your brain by playing solo in this easy-to-play, limited time word connect mini-game. With so much variety, this word app has the perfect word games for everyone!
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WORD STYLE
► In this classic free crossword game, you can show off your letter game and crossword puzzle games persona and play words with flair through Stickers, Tile Styles and Profile Frames!
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Words With Friends is a free word knowledge board game, but you can play without third party ads between moves if you previously purchased either Words With Friends Pro or no third-party ads in the original Words With Friends word board game on any mobile device.
Be sure to log in with Facebook or the email account you used to make the previous purchase to continue to play without third party ads between moves.
Crossword puzzles, multiplayer board game, and word games aficionado? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on board game news, contests, polls and other fun stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends
https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends
https://instagram.com/wo
What's new in 62.01.01
Flex your word skills to help your club become top of the leaderboard!
A new Rewards Pass, new friends, and new challenges await!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
A new Rewards Pass, new friends, and new challenges await!
Also includes some minor bug fixes and security updates.
Store changes
What Words With Friends Word Game changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Short description updated
New icon
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