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Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US

Google begins certifying third-party app stores for Android, excluding the US.

By · Published October 27, 2026  22:26 UTC · Updated October 27, 2026  22:26 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Google begins certifying third-party app stores for Android, excluding the US.
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Google has introduced a program to certify third-party app stores for Android devices. The Registered App Stores program allows users to sideload apps from these stores with a single tap.

The program is now open for enrollment, with the first certified stores expected to be available soon. Android Authority notes that the program could bring more choice to Android users, who currently rely on the Google Play Store for app downloads.

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What is the Registered App Stores program?

A program to certify third-party app stores for Android devices.

What is the purpose of the program?

To allow users to sideload apps from these stores with a single tap.

Is the program available in the US?

No, the program does not currently include the US.

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