App Developer Best Practices

The following best practices have enabled developers worldwide to build great, successful apps for Google Play.

Get the Essentials Right


1. Make it Android

2. Make it quality

Get Users


1. Build buzz

2. Optimize for great ratings

Engage and Retain


1. Keep users coming back

2. Earn users’ love

  • Respond to reviews and get valuable feedback from the community you've built.

  • Measure your campaigns to see what is driving users to install your apps.

  • Analyze in-app use to steer content updates and prolong the life of your apps.

Beyond the Basics


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