Paramount+ Soars to #1 in US App Store Top Free Apps

Overview

In the United States App Store, the Top Free Apps category experienced notable shifts on May 11, 2026. With Paramount+ climbing to the top position, the chart dynamics have shifted considerably. This week, we observe significant gains from various apps, while some established names faced declines.

Top Climbers

This week’s standout performers include:

• Paramount+: #1 (up from #74, +73 positions)
• Kalshi: Trade News & Sports: #13 (up from #58, +45 positions)
• DoorDash: Food, Grocery, More: #10 (up from #14, +4 positions)
• Amazon Shopping: #30 (up from #35, +5 positions)
• Walmart: Shopping & Savings: #20 (up from #23, +3 positions)

New Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the Top Free Apps category. However, the existing apps continue to compete fiercely for the top spots, demonstrating the ongoing popularity and engagement of current offerings.

Top Performers

The leading apps maintaining their positions in the top ranks include:

• Paramount+: #1
• Netflix Game Controller: #2
• ChatGPT: #3
• Claude by Anthropic: #4
• Google Gemini: #5
• CapCut: Photo & Video Editor: #6
• Google: #7
• Meta AI - Assistant & Glasses: #8
• Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire: #9
• DoorDash: Food, Grocery, More: #10

Notable Drops

Several well-known apps saw declines in their rankings this week:

• Gmail - Email by Google: #28 (down from #17, -11 positions)
• Amazon Prime Video: #14 (down from #5, -9 positions)
• WhatsApp Messenger: #16 (down from #10, -6 positions)
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers: #26 (down from #20, -6 positions)
• Grok - AI Chat & Video: #23 (down from #18, -5 positions)

As we continue to monitor the App Store charts, these movements highlight the competitive landscape of Overall apps in the United States App Store. The fluctuating rankings indicate changing user preferences and the need for developers to adapt their strategies accordingly.