Windows Phone 7 hits 3000 apps, 15,000 developers

Andre Yoskowitz
27 Nov 2010 15:37

Microsoft has said this week that there are now 15,000 registered Windows Phone 7 developers, and a total of 3000 apps in the WP7 store.
The number of developers is jumping at an incredible pace, moving from just 8,000 in September, and 13,000 on November 1st.
Marketplace app count has jumped significantly, as well, moving from 1000 last month to the current 3000.
Says Todd Brix, Group Product Planner for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft (via WR):

"Clearly we’re just getting warmed up. We know that many Windows Phone developers have gone to great lengths to ensure that their apps and games are in Windows Phone Marketplace this holiday season…We’re heading into one of the biggest shopping weeks of the year and we’re on pace to offer roughly 3,000 apps and games by the end of this week."

As a way to promote the apps, Microsoft says Bing Visual search will prominently list WP7 games and apps.
Earlier this week, ChevronWP7 hit the net, giving users a chance to unlock their phone and install homebrew or unsigned apps.