How to list on Android App Market in 2018

The user activity rate of domestic app stores has generally declined over the past year, but the app stores of hardcore alliance mobile phone manufacturers have seen some growth.

User activity in the Android app market in 2018

According to Talkingdata's historical user activity data, there have been certain changes in the domestic app store market in March 2018 compared to March 2017.

Overall, the user activity rate of domestic app stores has collectively declined in the past year, but the app stores of hardcore alliance mobile phone manufacturers have individually increased, and the activity rate can be equated with user penetration rate.

Mobile phone manufacturers’ store rankings remain stable and the number of users is growing.

How to list on Android mainstream application market

1. App Store Open Platform

Platform Introduction:

App Bao (formerly Tencent App Center Android platform software) is an application acquisition platform created by Tencent App Center specifically for smartphone users. Currently, this software APP can be downloaded online and supports Android, Apple, and PC versions. App Bao provides Chinese mobile application users with comprehensive, multi-platform mobile application download services through mobile websites, mobile clients and other forms.

The most important thing is that App Bao has a high-quality user group of wireless Internet and high user activity. Relying on massive user groups such as QQ, WeChat and Tencent Mobile, it creates rich and colorful user interactions for mobile application users.

Access address :

Official homepage: http://open.qq.com/

Open Platform Management Center: http://open.qq.com/login?from=http%3A%2F%2Fop.open.qq.com%2Fap pr egv2%2F

2. 360 Mobile Development Platform

Platform introduction : 360 Mobile Assistant is a resource acquisition platform for smart phones.

According to third-party statistics: As of September 2012, the monthly active users of 360's PC products and services reached 442 million, and the user penetration rate reached 95%, making it one of the largest Internet security companies in China. The total number of smartphone users using 360 mobile security products and services has reached approximately 149 million, accounting for approximately 70% of the Chinese smartphone security product market, which means that 360 Mobile Assistant still has a large market share in the Android app store.

Access address:

Official homepage: http://dev.360.cn/

Note: The 360 ​​platform must provide software copyright, otherwise it cannot be put on the shelves.

3. Baidu Mobile Assistant (including 91 Assistant )

Platform Introduction :

Baidu Mobile Assistant is an authoritative resource platform for Android phones. As the world's largest Chinese search engine and the largest Chinese website, it has its own Android mobile phone application market. It acquired the Android market in 2013. The Android version of 91 Assistant was officially upgraded to Baidu Mobile Assistant on March 30, 2015. This makes Baidu Mobile Assistant have a large number of users and occupy a high market share.

Access address:

Official homepage: http://developer.huawei.com/cn/consumer/

4. Huawei App Store

Platform Introduction:

Huawei AppGallery is the official application download platform for Huawei phones and the preferred application market for Huawei users. It is a free resource sharing platform based on the Android system. Relying on Huawei's global technical service platform and a strong developer group, users can search, download, manage and share the most intimate mobile applications in the application market. As China's largest mobile phone manufacturer, Huawei not only has a very large user base in China, but also has a very large user base around the world.

Access address:

Official homepage: http://developer.huawei.com/cn/consumer/

5. Xiaomi App Store

Platform Introduction:

Xiaomi is driven by hardware, software and services. Relying on its core products and ecological chain product layout, Xiaomi strives to let everyone enjoy the fun of technology.

On the other hand, thanks to the high activity of Xiaomi MIUI users, MIUI currently has more than 150 million activated online users worldwide, with each user using their phone for an average of 4.5 hours a day. Xiaomi phones have become a close partner in users' lives.

Access address: https://dev.mi.com/console/

6. OPPO Mobile Assistant

Platform introduction: Oppo is a camera phone brand chosen by more young people and has a large number of young user groups. Currently, Oppo is also one of the most powerful mobile app stores.

Access address: https: //open.oppo mobile.com/

7. Alibaba application distribution platform ( Taobao mobile assistant, PP assistant , Wandoujia )

Platform introduction: Taobao Mobile Assistant is a resource acquisition platform for smartphones launched by Alibaba . It can provide users with games , software, music, novels, videos, and pictures. Through this software, users can easily download, install, and manage mobile phone resources. It effectively connects Taobao PC and client to achieve reasonable resource allocation.

• PP Assistant: A download, installation and resource management tool for software, games, wallpapers and ringtones that supports both iOS and Android devices. It has the advantages of clean interface, smooth operation, fast downloading and massive resources.
• Wandoujia: An Android phone management software used on PC. After connecting your phone to your computer, you can transfer or download all kinds of applications, music, videos, e-books and other content directly from the Internet to your phone. You can also use it to perform functions such as backup, contact management, group text messaging, screenshots, etc. Currently, the backends of these three have been integrated.

Access address: http://open.uc.cn/

8. Vivo App Store

Platform introduction: The official version of Vivo App Store is an application download platform specially provided for vivo mobile phone users. It provides multiple functions such as application download, update, uninstall, move, network diagnosis, etc. With the expansion of the VIVO mobile phone market, the number of users has also increased, and the market share has become higher and higher.

Access address: https://dev. vivo.com.cn/?cid=w-2-baidu_ada-02-qita

9. Meizu Open Platform

Platform introduction: Meizu Open Platform aims to create an open platform and application release channel for developers, and provide high-quality promotion resources and technical support services. In addition, we will organize developer development programs, developer gatherings and other activities from time to time.

Access address: http://open.flyme.cn/

10. Smartisan Open Platform

Platform introduction: Smartisan Open Platform is the official app store for Smartisan smartphones . In the first quarter of 2018, the top 25 domestic brand smartphone shipments rankings showed that Smartisan Technology ranked 20th with 570,000 shipments, which still has a share of the application market.

Access address: http://dev.smartisan.com/

11. Anzhi Market

Platform introduction: Like many other markets, the founders of Anzhi Platform have the genes of 91 Wireless. At that time, it clung to the support of China Telecom and made a bold statement that it would surpass the Android market in half a year, so its advertising fees soared. Recalling those days, I was full of energy and as fierce as a tiger. Unfortunately, with the entry of giants and the expansion of telecom companies in the past two years, Anzhi has lost many cities and territories. Fortunately, it is doing well now and can still be considered a large channel.

Access address: http://dev.anzhi.com/index.php

12. Samsung China Developer Website

Platform introduction: The official mobile application store provided by Samsung. In recent years, the sales of domestic mobile phones have continued to grow. Samsung has fallen from the mainstream model to the second-tier, but there are still some users. After adopting the latest Bixby voice assistant , the sales of S9 have increased.

Access address: http://support-cn.samsung.com/App/DeveloperChina/Home/Index

Precautions

• In 2018, the mainstream brands in the Android mobile phone market are Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo, so priority should be given to ensuring that they are listed in mobile app stores.
• Software copyright must be provided when listing on 360 App Market , while other platforms only require a certificate with the company's official seal.

The data comes from the historical user activity rate of the Android App Store in March 2017 and March 2018 provided by the third party Talkingdata.