According to AlphaMoat, in 2026-09 the AI app World ID saw 14,187 downloads over the last 30 days — ranked #1,335 of 2,900 AI apps, and #32 of 64 in Programming; its top market is Japan (92.6% of downloads).
What is World ID
World ID issues a private cryptographic proof that its holder is one distinct human, and lets apps request that proof instead of personal documents. Verification runs either through an Orb scan or a tap of an NFC passport or national ID, and all proofs stay stored on the device.
- 01Verify at an Orb location with iris-based proof of human
- 02tap an NFC-enabled passport or national ID for document proof
- 03approve each request an app makes for age, name, or nationality
- 04keep proofs encrypted on the phone and delete them at any point
- 05unlock verified-human perks such as exclusive concert ticketing, gaming status, and AI agent delegation
Free to download from the App Store.
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Data month: 2026-09 · Downloads and in-app purchase revenue are third-party estimates (trailing 30-day window), aggregated monthly. Revenue covers App Store and Google Play in-app purchases (including subscriptions) only — excluding Android app stores in mainland China and other payment channels such as web subscriptions. See methodology.