Since COVID-19 arrived, there has been a 25% rise in health app downloads, from 4 to 5 million every day. But what are the trends behind this headline figure?
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COVID-19: Digital Health Trends Report

Since COVID-19 arrived, there has been a 25% rise in health app downloads, from 4 to 5 million every day. But what are the trends behind this headline figure?
As ORCHA supplies health app libraries to 50% of NHS England regions, we have unique insight into the healthcare concerns of the nation.
Click on the PDF icon below to download the COVID-19: Digital Health Trends Report, where we examine the major increases and decreases in searches since the last quarter, providing an indication of how the demand for healthcare is rapidly changing. Download to discover:
- The top health concerns of the nation
- How this has changed and which areas have declined
- Top three apps for the most popular search terms
If you are experiencing any issues with downloading the report, or want to know more, please get in touch with us at hello@orcha.co.uk or on +44 (0) 1925 606542
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Founded by NHS clinicians, ORCHA is the world’s leading digital health evaluation and distribution organisation. We provide services to national health bodies across three continents, including the NHS in 50% of UK regions, delivering national accreditation frameworks, bespoke Digital Health Libraries, and professional recommendation tools, specific to the needs of our clients. ORCHA’s unique Review Engine assesses digital health solutions against more than 300 measures across Clinical/Professional Assurance, Data & Privacy, and Usability & Accessibility, plus additional criteria depending on needs.
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