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Localize App Store Keywords: United States to Netherlands

Playbook for expanding App Store keywords from United States to Netherlands. Covers secondary indexing rules, script expansion (1.15x), and metadata tips.

Cross-Storefront Blueprint & Indexing Rules

Expanding from United States to Netherlands shifts your primary keyword language from English to Dutch. Text length expands by ~15%.

  • •Origin Market: United States (US)
  • •Destination Market: Netherlands (NL)
  • •Script Expansion Factor: 1.15x
  • •Secondary Indexing: Netherlands indexes Dutch and English (UK).

Metadata Translation & Character Strategy

Title (30 chars)

Place the primary Dutch high-demand search term in your 30-character App Title.

Subtitle (30 chars)

Reinforce secondary intent and benefits in Dutch within 30 characters.

Keyword Field (100 chars)

Fill the 100-character keyword field with comma-separated, single root words in Dutch without spaces after commas.

Localization Checklist

  • ✓Check Apple's secondary language indexing rules for Netherlands.
  • ✓Account for script expansion: Expands by ~15% when translating from English to Dutch.
  • ✓Verify Apple Search Ads popularity for target keywords directly in the Netherlands storefront.
  • ✓Audit top-ranking local competitor subtitles in Netherlands before finalizing your 100-character field.

Cross-Market Indexing Rules & Script Density

When taking an app successful in United States into Netherlands, the biggest mistake is direct literal translation. Search intent is cultural, not purely grammatical.

Netherlands indexes Dutch and English (UK).

Script expansion factor is 1.15x (Expands by ~15%). In a 30-character title limit, every character counts.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Netherlands

Dutch users frequently search in both English and Dutch. Include English root keywords in secondary fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apple automatically translate my keywords from United States for Netherlands?
No. Apple does not translate metadata across languages. If you do not provide dedicated Dutch metadata, users searching in Netherlands will only find you if they type in English or if secondary indexing applies.
How do I verify search volume in Netherlands?
Use ASOGrade's Netherlands storefront selector. It reads Apple Search Ads demand scores calibrated directly to local search behavior in Netherlands.

Other Localization Playbooks

Score keywords for Netherlands

Analyze Apple Search Ads demand and difficulty for Netherlands directly in your browser.

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