2017 Year In Review

The Bible
is Relevant

In every country of the world, God’s Word is speaking. We are seeing a rise toward the most Bible-engaged generation ever. Together, with the global YouVersion Community, we celebrate an amazing move of God in 2017.

300,000,000

Installs and counting...

God's Word is Speaking

Verse of the Year

This is the Bible verse that was shared, bookmarked, and highlighted most often by the global Bible App community during 2017.

Joshua 1:9

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Top Verses Around the World

United States
Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Brazil
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
South Africa
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
South Korea
Proverbs 16:9
We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.
Australia
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
India
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Hong Kong
2 Corinthians 12:9
But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me.
China
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.
Bulgaria
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.
Poland
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
Kazakhstan
Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

2017 Year In Review

Top Verses Around the World

  • Argentina Joshua 1:9
  • Cambodia John 3:16
  • Canada Jeremiah 29:11
  • Chile Joshua 1:9
  • Colombia Joshua 1:9
  • Costa Rica Joshua 1:9
  • Dominican Republic Joshua 1:9
  • Ecuador Joshua 1:9
  • Egypt Joshua 1:9
  • France Joshua 1:9
  • Germany Joshua 1:9
  • Ghana Jeremiah 29:11
  • Guatemala Joshua 1:9
  • Indonesia Jeremiah 29:11
  • Italy Joshua 1:9
  • Japan Jeremiah 29:11
  • Kenya Jeremiah 29:11
  • Malaysia Jeremiah 29:11
  • Mexico Joshua 1:9
  • Netherlands Joshua 1:9
  • New Zealand Romans 12:2
  • Nigeria Jeremiah 29:11
  • Peru Joshua 1:9
  • Philippines Jeremiah 29:11
  • Romania Romans 8:28
  • Russia Romans 8:28
  • Singapore Jeremiah 29:11
  • Spain Joshua 1:9
  • Sweden Joshua 1:9
  • Taiwan Romans 8:28
  • Thailand John 3:16
  • United Kingdom Jeremiah 29:11
  • Venezuela Joshua 1:9
  • Vietnam John 3:16

People are Connecting

Engagement by the Numbers

In 2017, more people than ever read, listened, reflected and shared the Word of God.

16.7 Billion

Chapters Read

3 Billion

Audio Chapters Listened To

1.4 Billion

Highlights, Bookmarks, and Notes Created

222 Million

Verses Shared (does not include verse images)

120 Million

Verses Images Created

39 Million

Bible Plans Completed

11 Million

Friendships Connected

72 Million

Verses Compared

In a Second

On average, here’s what happened during every second of every day in 2017, as people used the Bible App to engage with Scripture:

1.4
App Installs
2.8
Bookmarks Created
1.2
Plans Completed
10.8
Verses Shared
96.1
Audio Chapters
144
App Opens
532
Chapters Read
42.3
Highlights Created

Did you know?

The Bible App offers Bible text in 1,635 versions, representing 1,171 languages!

More people are turning to the Bible App daily to explore God’s Word, even in some places you might not expect.

We are a Community

The availability of different versions made my Bible study deeper, and I have now read the entire Bible many times. I consider reading the whole Bible one of the most significant achievements of my life. The Bible App made it possible.

– Vinod P., Bihar, India

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$631,000 raised for Bible Translation

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