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MedveDomg
MedveDomg

Reputation: 433

Can't find app in Play Store by name

I've published an app in Play Store week ago and there is a problem with search. I can't find it by searching my app by name in app list with same names, only if I type developer name, I can find it. How I can fix this? Thanks for answers.

Upvotes: 27

Views: 30988

Answers (4)

Afshar
Afshar

Reputation: 307

One short term solution - Search app name (<name> in config.xml) within double quotes (for eg. "Foo Bar"). You would see your app, after the more popular/indexed apps with the same name.

For long term, customer/user friendly solution, you need to perform some ASO as specified by @TOP.

Upvotes: 1

flomaster
flomaster

Reputation: 1813

I faced the same problem, only I couldn't find my app at all (by name / by quoted name / by developer name). For such cases, there is a way to check if your app is indexed at all.

Search for pname: your.package.name (replace your.package.name) at play.google.com/store/apps

If you found it, it is correctly included in the search index.

A few tips I got from Play Store support to improve your app's visibility:

  • Build a lasting and meaningful experience for your users
  • Maintain and improve your app through regular updates
  • Encourage users to provide feedback by leaving reviews and ratings for your app
  • Provide great customer service by responding to your users and addressing issues

Upvotes: 1

user math
user math

Reputation: 49

link to support team

you can fill the form and they will check in 2 days

Upvotes: 0

TOP
TOP

Reputation: 2614

Google takes time to index their search engine, we have no control over that process and we don't know how long it takes.

Also you should do something related to ASO (App Store Optimization) to improve the visibility of your app (use keywords that your app relates to)

Upvotes: 23

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