Google Play Publish

Question

Recentlly I have finished my first android game and put it in Google Play. I published it like 10 days ago but my game is still not visible if I search it by name. My game name is "Match It!" . I only can find it if I search "Match It! LCM" or using the link. What's the problem ? And why my app is not on "New & Updated Games" category ? And also, in Google Dev Console, at optimization tab , sais that the apk is not optimized for tablets and I have minimum api Level 11. Here is my app link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LCMGameStudios.MatchIt

Answer 1

It takes a while untill the google play search recognizes your app. When I uploaded my first app it took about 10 installs before it started showing up. If you search for your apps name and scroll down you will probably find it.

Keep in mind though that some apps with certain names can be "covered" by other apps with the same name/very similar names. When I search for your app, apps like match.com and match puzzle games appear. That is an initial problem that dissapears with time. The more installs you get with a specific search word, the more probable it is for your app to appear with the search "Match it!"

Some websites like https://www.mobileaction.co/ allows you to track the most commonly used search words to get to your app(I have barely used it so I don't really know if it tracks people who looks at the app but doesn't download it)

If your phone isn't on the list of supported API's or devices, it probably won't show up. If it isn't optimized for tablets and you are on a tablet, you will still see it like any other user on a phone. The main difference between phone and tablet layouts can be shown here: