goo
Popular technology website in Japan.
goo at a glance
goo is a technology website and one of the most visited sites in Japan, currently ranked #8 in the country. It was founded in Undisclosed and is headquartered in Japan. Today goo is owned by Undisclosed. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 110 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through advertising placements, subscription and premium tiers, cloud and business services.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 103 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 107 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 110 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 117 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct56%
- Organic search27%
- Referral9%
- Social5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Men57%
- Women43%
- Age 25-3432%
- Age 35-4424%
- Age 18-2421%
The audience is concentrated in Japan, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Japan86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 33 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Japan
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| goo | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| login | Top 10 | High | — |
| app download | Top 10 | High | — |
| pricing | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Japan web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 68% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading technology apps in Japan
Company information
- Website
- goo.ne.jp
- Sector
- Technology
- Owner
- Undisclosed
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founded
- Undisclosed
- Headquarters
- Japan
- Ownership
- Undisclosed controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
goo operates a technology platform focused on Japan. Popular technology website in Japan. Revenue comes mainly from advertising placements, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Advertising placements
- Subscription and premium tiers
- Cloud and business services
- Platform and API fees
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- Japan
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Japan)
- #8 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading technology site in Japan
What is goo?
goo (goo.ne.jp) is a technology platform serving users in Japan. Popular technology website in Japan. It ranks #8 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the technology category.
Who owns goo?
The site is operated by Undisclosed. The company was established in Undisclosed and is headquartered in Japan.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place goo at roughly 110 million visits per month, about 3.7 million per day. Around 68% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 5.6 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How goo makes money
Revenue comes primarily from advertising placements, alongside subscription and premium tiers, cloud and business services, platform and api fees.
Competitors in Japan
It competes with other technology platforms active in the local market.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- Undisclosed
goo is founded in Japan.
- Growth phase
Expands its technology offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #8 among the most visited websites in Japan.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Fast, reliable core product used daily
- Deep local language and market support
- Strong developer and integration ecosystem
- Free tier with broad reach
Cons
- Data collection and privacy questions from advertising
- Feature set can be complex for new users
- Limited direct customer support
- Dependence on advertising revenue
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns goo?
goo is operated by Undisclosed. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is goo headquartered?
goo is headquartered in Japan.
When was goo founded?
goo was founded in Undisclosed.
What is goo's revenue?
goo does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from advertising placements, subscription and premium tiers, cloud and business services, platform and api fees.
How does goo make money?
Mainly advertising placements, subscription and premium tiers, cloud and business services, platform and api fees.
Is goo publicly traded?
No — goo is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Undisclosed.
How many visitors does goo get?
Third-party estimates place goo at roughly 110 million visits per month, mostly from Japan, with 68% mobile traffic.
Is goo safe?
goo is an established technology site founded in Undisclosed and ranked #8 in Japan; use the official domain goo.ne.jp and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsgoo.ne.jp
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageJapan and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos