Throughout the year, YouVersion has tracked the verses that get the most activity on their popular app. This year, the verse that the global YouVersion Community engaged with most was Isaiah 41:10:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
This is the third year since 2020 that Isaiah 41:10 has earned the top spot of YouVersion’s Verse of the Year, which reflects the verse people highlighted, bookmarked, and shared the most.
The verse also corresponds with the needs expressed in 2023’s top in-app searches as people around the world consistently turned to the Bible for answers about love, peace, hope, healing, and anxiety.
Bobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO of YouVersion said, “From a global perspective, we’ve all been through a lot in the last few years, so it’s no surprise that people continue to feel drawn to the hope and peace promised in Isaiah 41:10. Even though there’s a lot of fear and anxiety felt around the world, we believe faith is the answer, and it’s encouraging to see people continue to cling to God and His Word in their greatest moments of need.”
Across its Family of Apps, YouVersion saw Bible engagement surge worldwide throughout 2023. Every month this year ranked among the all-time highest months in YouVersion’s 15-year history for both installs and daily use.