The Salesforce AppExchange doesn’t slow down. Just a year ago, it had just over 5,100 apps. As of May 2025, that number’s climbed to almost 6,000. But this article isn’t about throwing big numbers around. It’s about what those numbers tell us.
We went through the data, not just from this month, but also from six months and a year ago, to spot what’s actually changing. Are certain types of apps growing faster? Are more developers jumping in? Are users leaving reviews? Are they happy?
And yes, the short answer to most of those is “it depends”.
Imagine you’re a Salesforce admin looking for a project management tool. A year ago, you’d find a few dozen options. Now? There are over a hundred, from free templates to full-blown platforms with analytics and automation built in. That’s exciting, but also overwhelming. What’s worth your time? What’s quietly gathering dust with zero reviews?
That’s where this piece comes in.
We’ll look at the categories with the most growth, highlight where developers are focusing their efforts, and point out areas where the AppExchange is still wide open. We’re also bringing in previous reports like the AppExchange Apps Stats 2024 and AppExchange Apps Stats 2025 start, to give you the full picture.
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