YouTube Climbs 3 Spots in Japan's Photo & Video Apps Chart

Overview

As of August 20, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase significant movements within the Photo & Video category. This week, we observe notable climbs in the rankings, particularly with YouTube making a strong ascent. Let's delve into the latest trends and shifts in the App Store charts.

Top Climbers

The following apps have made impressive gains in their rankings:

• YouTube: Climbed to #7 from #10 (+3 positions)
• ビデオ編集者: Moved up to #13 from #15 (+2 positions)
• Retro — 友達と写真を共有: Advanced to #25 from #27 (+2 positions)
• StageCameraHD - 高画質マナー カメラ: Increased to #27 from #29 (+2 positions)
• Google フォト: Rose to #4 from #5 (+1 position)

New Chart Entries

This week did not see any new entries in the top rankings, indicating a stable competitive landscape among existing apps.

Top Performers

The following apps are maintaining strong positions in the top tier of the Photo & Video category:

• Canva(キャンバ): 画像・動画編集 & AIデザイン - #1
• CapCut：写真＆動画エディター - #2
• Instagram - #3
• Google フォト - #4
• Wink：高画質な動画編集・加工アプリ - #5
• BeautyCam-新世代カメラ＆ナチュラルAI - #6
• YouTube - #7
• BeautyPlus-写真加工、証明写真、自撮りカメラ - #8
• Hypic：画像編集、写真加工 - #9
• Meitu AI加工&写真編集ツール - #10

Notable Drops

In contrast, some apps have faced declines this week:

• Pixie+（ピクシー）｜Y2K デジカメ風カメラ: Dropped to #30 from #25 (-5 positions)

This week's data reflects the competitive nature of the Photo & Video apps segment in Japan's App Store charts. As user preferences evolve, staying updated on these movements is crucial for developers and marketers alike.