Microsoft Teams Climbs 18 Spots in Germany's Top Free Apps

Overview

As of May 6, 2026, the Germany App Store has seen notable shifts in the Top Free Apps category. The trends highlight significant movements, particularly for established apps, while revealing a stable upper echelon of performers. This report delves into the dynamics of the chart rankings, emphasizing key climbers, top performers, and notable drops.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout performers in the Top Free Apps chart are:

• Microsoft Teams: Climbed 18 positions to #21 (previously #39)
• Google Chrome: Increased by 15 spots to #23 (previously #38)
• PAYBACK - Karte und Coupons: Jumped 13 positions to #19 (previously #32)
• S-pushTAN: Moved up 10 spots to #24 (previously #34)
• Post & DHL: Gained 6 positions to #7 (previously #13)

New Entries

In a notable trend this week, there were no new chart entries in the Top Free Apps category. This stability suggests that existing applications are continuing to capture user engagement without the introduction of new competitors.

Top Performers

The following apps continue to dominate the upper tier of the Germany App Store:

• Claude by Anthropic: #1
• QRCode Scanner · CodeGenerator: #2
• Google Gemini: #3
• Shop: Deine Lieblingsmarken: #4
• ChatGPT: #5
• BA-Secure: #6
• Post & DHL: #7
• Doctolib - Die Gesundheits-App: #8
• Rossmann: #9
• AusweisApp Bund: #10

Notable Drops

While some apps climbed, others faced declines in their rankings:

• Strava: Laufen & Radfahren: Dropped 6 positions to #26 (previously #20)
• Microsoft Authenticator: Fell 4 spots to #11 (previously #7)
• Vinted: Secondhand-Marktplatz: Decreased by 4 positions to #12 (previously #8)
• Uber: Ride-Hailing & Taxis: Slipped 4 spots to #25 (previously #21)
• Kleinanzeigen: Jetzt ohne eBay: Dropped 4 positions to #27 (previously #23)

In summary, the movements in the Germany App Store this week highlight the competitive nature of the Overall apps category, with established players like Microsoft Teams and Google Chrome making significant gains. As the landscape evolves, developers should continue to monitor these trends to optimize their strategies in the App Store charts.