Aadhaar App crosses 40 million downloads; email update free till December 2026
UIDAI said on 18 July 2026 that the Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, with about 49 lakh mobile number updates and 11.65 lakh address updates done through the App.
Summary
The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, UIDAI announced on 18 July 2026. Through the Aadhaar App, almost 49 lakh residents have updated their mobile numbers, 11.65 lakh have updated their address, and biometrics have been locked or unlocked more than 19 million times. Since the email update feature was launched on 1 July, about 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated; the feature, earlier priced at ₹75, is free on the Aadhaar App till 31 December 2026.
Key facts
- Downloads
- 40 million (4 crore)
- Mobile updates
- Almost 49 lakh
- Address updates
- 11.65 lakh
- Biometric lock/unlock
- 19 million+ times
- Email updates
- About 12.5 lakh since 1 July
- Email update fee
- Earlier ₹75; free till 31 December 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many downloads had the Aadhaar App crossed, as announced by UIDAI on 18 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 40 million
The Aadhaar App crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads.
Until when has the email update feature (earlier priced at ₹75) been made free on the Aadhaar App?
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Correct answer: D — 31 December 2026
The email update feature, earlier priced at ₹75, is free on the Aadhaar App till 31 December 2026.