Rank history
The CGTN app on Google Play is performing strongly, with its all-time peak rank of #2 reached on 2026-07-29 and a last-30-day average of #4 — a level it is matching right now in several markets. Its standout current position is #2 in Pakistan's Top Free chart, closely followed by Bangladesh and Poland at #3 each. It holds two simultaneous spots in Spain's Top Free at #4 and #6, while Ireland sits at #12 and Denmark and Finland trail at #13. Most positions are flat day-over-day, with only modest declines of 1–3 places in Ireland, Denmark, and Finland. Overall, the app is in a steady-to-slightly-falling trajectory, holding firm in its strongest markets while easing back in the smaller Nordic and Irish rankings.
Position heatmap
Current rankings
| Country | Chart | Rank | 7d | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Top Free | #3 | 1 | |
| Spain | Top Free | #5 | 1 | |
| Spain | Top Free | #6 | — | — |
| Bangladesh | Top Free | #12 | — | |
| France | Top Free | #14 | — | |
| Argentina | Top Free | #15 | — | |
| Denmark | Top Free | #15 | — | |
| Hong Kong | Top Free | #15 | 1 | |
| Austria | Top Free | #16 | — | |
| Colombia | Top Free | #16 | — | |
| Czech Republic | Top Free | #16 | — | |
| Finland | Top Free | #16 | — | |
| Chile | Top Free | #17 | 1 | |
| Egypt | Top Free | #17 | 6 | |
| Ireland | Top Free | #18 | 3 | |
| Israel | Top Free | #20 | — | |
| Pakistan | Top Free | #20 | — | |
| Poland | Top Free | #20 | 5 | |
| Portugal | Top Free | #20 | 5 | |
| Malaysia | Top Free | #21 | — | |
| New Zealand | Top Free | #21 | 5 | |
| Philippines | Top Free | #21 | 6 | |
| Romania | Top Free | #21 | 5 | |
| Singapore | Top Free | #21 | 6 | |
| Switzerland | Top Free | #22 | 6 | |
| Thailand | Top Free | #22 | — | |
| Ukraine | Top Free | #22 | 6 | |
| United Arab Emirates | Top Free | #22 | 6 | |
| India | Top Free | #24 | 4 | |
| Romania | Top Free | #24 | — | — |
| Switzerland | Top Free | #25 | — | — |
| United States | Top Free | #26 | 14 | |
| Singapore | Top Free | #27 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Top Free | #29 | 4 | |
| Saudi Arabia | Top Free | #39 | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Top Free | #61 | — | — |
| United States | Top Free | #179 | — | — |