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Asked: 2026-06-16T09:39:27+00:00

I have already published android app on Google Play. It is desired to distribute

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I have already published android app on Google Play. It is desired to distribute the application even offline as .apk file directly. My app is completely free and we wish it should spread to as many people.

I am not sure what could be advantages and disadvantages of providing .apk file?

Questions are :

  1. Will Google play count direct .apk installation as a download, when connected to internet ?
  2. Will users with direct .apk installation get any update published later ?
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    1. Google play collects statistics of Apps only installed through Play Store , with a Google account logged in. Read Documentation on App statistics.
    2. Newer version of Play Store app can auto detect if any of installed app is also available on play store, and will notify for the update.

    Also, there are numerous third party app markets other than Play Store. You can upload your app there too (auto update is not available with all of them).

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