Mobile application records over 727 million downloads of the Bible on portable devices.
In the digital age, the YouVersion Bible App has become a dominant force in accessing the sacred texts, with a global reach on more than 500 million devices worldwide and over 1 billion installs expected by November 2025. This digital ministry, created in 2008 by Life.church, supports more than 2,500 Bible versions in over 2,100 languages, making it accessible to diverse populations globally.
The app's growth is not limited to any particular region. In fact, regions like India, Africa, and Latin America have shown significant momentum for YouVersion. Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia have witnessed strong growth in user engagement, with Africa seeing an impressive 98% increase in daily Bible use. YouVersion has even opened its first-ever Regional Hub in Brazil, underscoring focused growth efforts in Latin America.
India, too, has seen a surge in usage, with the Bible App for Kids experiencing a 131% increase in daily use, available in 69 languages such as Hindi and Bengali. In India, internet users engaged with 700 versions of the Bible in more than 350 languages.
The app's growth is not just about numbers. YouVersion continues to see record-breaking engagement and growth, including its Bible App Lite version tripling installs in its second year. This lighter version, particularly beneficial for regions with limited internet bandwidth or older devices, has contributed to the app's success in emerging markets.
The consistent addition of features such as audio Bibles, daily reading plans, and versions in numerous languages further supports user adoption in developing regions.
Here are some key metrics for the YouVersion Bible App as of 2025:
- Global devices used: 500+ million devices
- Total installs expected: 1 billion by November 2025
- Supported Bible versions: 2,500
- Supported languages: 2,100
- Key regional growth: Strong in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia
- Regional hubs: Brazil (Latin America)
- Growth features: Bible App Lite, audio Bibles, reading plans
These figures reflect high growth rates and saturation across diverse global regions, with YouVersion positioning itself as the leading Bible app in emerging markets like Africa and Latin America, and expanding its reach into Asia.
In Christian worship services, a significant number of believers are using their mobile phones to read suggested texts from the pulpit, further emphasising the importance of digital access to the Bible. Bible translations have become increasingly popular in digital format, and the YouVersion Bible App seems to be at the forefront of this trend.
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