Aadhaar App surpasses 40 million downloads, enabling millions of residents to update personal details, manage biometrics and access digital identity services from home.
Key Highlights
- Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore (40 million) downloads.
- Over 49 lakh residents updated mobile numbers through the app.
- 11.65 lakh address updates completed digitally.
- Around 12.5 lakh email addresses added or updated since July 1.
- Email update service is free till December 31, 2026.
- Biometric Lock/Unlock feature used over 1.91 crore times.
- App offers e-Aadhaar download and multiple Aadhaar services.
- Supports Digital India by enabling secure, paperless identity services.
New Delhi: The Aadhaar App has crossed a major milestone of 4 crore (40 million) downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of digital identity services across the country. Developed to provide Aadhaar-related services through smartphones, the app has become a convenient platform for residents to manage and update their Aadhaar details without visiting physical centres.
According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), nearly 49 lakh residents have updated their mobile numbers through the app, while 11.65 lakh users have completed address updates directly from their homes.
Since the introduction of the email update feature on July 1, 2026, around 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated through the Aadhaar App. UIDAI has also made this service free of cost until December 31, 2026, compared to the earlier fee of ₹75, encouraging more residents to keep their contact details updated.
The app’s security features have also witnessed strong adoption. Residents have used the Biometric Lock/Unlock facility more than 1.91 crore times, allowing Aadhaar holders to instantly lock or unlock their biometric data for enhanced privacy and protection against misuse.
In addition to updating personal information, the Aadhaar App enables users to download e-Aadhaar, securely share and verify identity, and access multiple Aadhaar-related services from a single platform. The initiative supports the Government’s Digital India Mission by making identity management more accessible, secure and convenient for citizens across the country.
