Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore downloads
The Aadhaar App, which is supported by the Indian government, has been downloaded over 40 million times.
This app helps people update their Aadhaar details, like their address, phone number, and email, without having to go to a physical center.
It also has a feature to lock and unlock biometrics for extra security.
The app has been very popular, with millions of people using it to update their information.
The government has made updating email addresses free on the app until the end of 2026.
This app is part of India's Digital India Mission to make life easier for people using digital services.
The Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore (40 million) downloads.
The app offers services like address, mobile number, and email updates.
Over 11.65 lakh address updates and 49 lakh mobile number updates have been facilitated.
The email update feature has been used by 12.5 lakh users since July 1, 2024, and is free until December 31, 2026.
The Biometric Lock/Unlock feature has been used over 1.91 crore times for added security.
- Who
- Residents of India
- What
- Aadhaar App downloads and usage
- When
- Since launch, with recent updates in July 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To facilitate digital identity services and updates
- Downloads
- 4 crore (40 million)
- Address Updates
- 11.65 lakh
- Mobile Number Updates
- 49 lakh
- Email Updates
- 12.5 lakh
- Biometric Lock/Unlock
- 1.91 crore
- Email Update Cost
- Free until December 31, 2026