Huawei
The official site of the Chinese telecom and smartphone giant.
Huawei at a glance
Huawei is a technology website and one of the most visited sites in China, currently ranked #186 in the country. It was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Today Huawei is owned by Huawei Technologies. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 150 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through device sales, telecom equipment, cloud services. Its closest rivals include mi.com, apple.com, samsung.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 141 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 146 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 150 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 159 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 China, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- China86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 45 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
- China
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| huawei | 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 China 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 China
Company information
- Website
- huawei.com
- Sector
- Technology
- Owner
- Huawei Technologies
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Ren Zhengfei
- Founded
- 1987
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Employees
- 200,000+
- Ownership
- Huawei Technologies controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- Chinese, English, many others
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 billion annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Huawei operates a technology platform focused on China. The official site of the Chinese telecom and smartphone giant. Revenue comes mainly from device sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Device sales
- Telecom equipment
- Cloud services
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- China
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (China)
- #186 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading technology site in China
- Global rank
- 250
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| mi.com | ≈ 90 million / month | #187 class competitor | — |
| apple.com | ≈ 67.5 million / month | #188 class competitor | — |
| samsung.com | ≈ 45 million / month | #189 class competitor | — |
What is Huawei?
Huawei (huawei.com) is a technology platform serving users in China. The official site of the Chinese telecom and smartphone giant. It ranks #186 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the technology category.
Who owns Huawei?
The site is operated by Huawei Technologies, founded by Ren Zhengfei. The company was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It employs around 200,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Huawei at roughly 150 million visits per month, about 5 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 Huawei makes money
Revenue comes primarily from device sales, alongside telecom equipment, cloud services.
Competitors in China
Its closest rivals include mi.com, apple.com, samsung.com.
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
- 1987
Huawei is founded in Shenzhen, China.
- Growth phase
Expands its technology offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #186 among the most visited websites in China.
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 Huawei?
Huawei is operated by Huawei Technologies. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Huawei headquartered?
Huawei is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
When was Huawei founded?
Huawei was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei.
How many employees does Huawei have?
Huawei employs approximately 200,000+ people.
What is Huawei's revenue?
Huawei's revenue: ≈ $100 billion annual revenue (est.).
Who are Huawei's competitors?
Main competitors in China include mi.com, apple.com, samsung.com.
How does Huawei make money?
Mainly device sales, telecom equipment, cloud services.
Is Huawei publicly traded?
No — Huawei is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Huawei Technologies.
How many visitors does Huawei get?
Third-party estimates place Huawei at roughly 150 million visits per month, mostly from China, with 68% mobile traffic.
Is Huawei safe?
Huawei is an established technology site founded in 1987 and ranked #186 in China; use the official domain huawei.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementshuawei.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageChina 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