Practo
An Indian healthcare platform for booking doctor appointments, consultations and medicines.
Practo at a glance
Practo is a health website and one of the most visited sites in India, currently ranked #180 in the country. It was founded in 2008 by Shashank ND, Abhinav Lal and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Today Practo is owned by Practo Technologies. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 35 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through provider subscriptions, advertising. Its closest rivals include 1mg.com, pharmeasy.in, apollo247.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 32.9 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 33.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 35 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 37.1 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Organic search52%
- Direct31%
- Referral9%
- Social5%
- Paid3%
Audience & demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- Age 25-3426%
- Age 35-4425%
- Age 45-5422%
The audience is concentrated in India, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- India86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 10.5 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
- India
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| practo | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| symptoms | Top 10 | High | — |
| doctor appointment | Top 10 | High | — |
| hospital near me | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the India 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
- ≈ 75% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading health apps in India
Company information
- Website
- practo.com
- Sector
- Health
- Owner
- Practo Technologies
- Owner type
- Private company
- Founders
- Shashank ND, Abhinav Lal
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Employees
- 2,000+
- Ownership
- Practo Technologies controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Top traffic sources
- organic search, direct, referral
Financials
- Revenue
- ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.)
- Ownership
- Private company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Practo operates a health information and services platform focused on India. An Indian healthcare platform for booking doctor appointments, consultations and medicines. Revenue comes mainly from provider subscriptions, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Provider subscriptions
- Advertising
Products & services
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International presence
- Primary market
- India
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (India)
- #180 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading health site in India
- Global rank
- 2500
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1mg.com | ≈ 21 million / month | #181 class competitor | — |
| pharmeasy.in | ≈ 15.7 million / month | #182 class competitor | — |
| apollo247.com | ≈ 10.5 million / month | #183 class competitor | — |
What is Practo?
Practo (practo.com) is a health information and services platform serving users in India. An Indian healthcare platform for booking doctor appointments, consultations and medicines. It ranks #180 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the health category.
Who owns Practo?
The site is operated by Practo Technologies, founded by Shashank ND, Abhinav Lal. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It employs around 2,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Practo at roughly 35 million visits per month, about 1.2 million per day. Around 75% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 4.2 pages per visit with an average session of 5 min.
How Practo makes money
Revenue comes primarily from provider subscriptions, alongside advertising.
Competitors in India
Its closest rivals include 1mg.com, pharmeasy.in, apollo247.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
- 2008
Practo is founded in Bengaluru, India.
- Growth phase
Expands its health offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #180 among the most visited websites in India.
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
- Reliable health information in the local language
- Online appointment and record access
- Doctor and hospital directories
- Free to use for patients
Cons
- Advice cannot replace a consultation
- Appointment availability is limited
- Some content is sponsored
- Interface dated in places
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Practo?
Practo is operated by Practo Technologies. Private company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Practo headquartered?
Practo is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
When was Practo founded?
Practo was founded in 2008 by Shashank ND, Abhinav Lal.
How many employees does Practo have?
Practo employs approximately 2,000+ people.
What is Practo's revenue?
Practo's revenue: ≈ $100 million annual revenue (est.).
Who are Practo's competitors?
Main competitors in India include 1mg.com, pharmeasy.in, apollo247.com.
How does Practo make money?
Mainly provider subscriptions, advertising.
Is Practo publicly traded?
No — Practo is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Practo Technologies.
How many visitors does Practo get?
Third-party estimates place Practo at roughly 35 million visits per month, mostly from India, with 75% mobile traffic.
Is Practo safe?
Practo is an established health site founded in 2008 and ranked #180 in India; use the official domain practo.com and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementspracto.com
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageIndia 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