Aadhaar App hits 4 crore downloads amid rising use of digital services
New Delhi, July 18
The government-backed Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore downloads, reflecting growing adoption of digital identity services as millions of residents use the platform to update Aadhaar details, manage security settings and access other services, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Saturday.
According to the ministry, the app has emerged as a one-stop digital platform for a range of Aadhaar-related services, including address updates from home, mobile number and email updates, biometric lock and unlock, and e-Aadhaar downloads.
Since its launch, the Aadhaar App has facilitated over 11.65 lakh address updates, allowing residents to keep their Aadhaar details up to date without visiting an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
The app has also enabled nearly 49 lakh mobile number updates, helping users maintain accurate contact information linked to their Aadhaar.
Since the launch of the email update feature on July 1, around 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated through the app. The government said the service, which earlier cost Rs 75, has been made free until December 31, 2026, on the Aadhaar App.
The app has also witnessed strong adoption of its privacy and security features, with residents using the Biometric Lock/Unlock facility more than 1.91 crore times. The feature enables Aadhaar holders to instantly lock or unlock their biometrics, providing an additional layer of protection against misuse.
The ministry said the Aadhaar App is designed to provide Aadhaar number holders with a convenient, privacy-first and secure way to show, share and verify their identity, while contributing to improved ease of living under the Digital India Mission for a Viksit Bharat.
Earlier this month, the government said more than 2.5 lakh residents updated their email IDs in Aadhaar within the first two days of the launch of the new facility on the Aadhaar App.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email IDs directly through the Aadhaar App, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Biometric lock/unlock feature is a lifesaver! With all the data theft news these days, I use it every time I'm not planning to use Aadhaar for a while. More people should use this security feature. Still, I wish the app was a bit more user-friendly for older generations.
As an NRI, this makes things so much easier for managing documents back home. No more relying on relatives to visit centres on my behalf. The app has genuinely simplified the process. Kudos to the team for making it work so smoothly across different networks.
Good initiative but there are still some glitches. My father tried updating his address and the app kept crashing midway. Had to go to the centre anyway. The idea is fantastic, but they need to improve the app stability and add more local language support for rural users.
4 crore downloads is impressive! I use it mainly for e-Aadhaar downloads. The process is quick and I don't have to worry about losing the physical copy anymore. However, I wish they would add a feature to check the status of updates without having to call the helpline number.
Honestly, this is one government app that actually works well. The biometric lock feature gave me peace of mind after hearing about data leaks from other platforms. But we still need better awareness campaigns in villages - many people there don't even know this app exists.
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