Google Play
What is Google Play?
When talking about the Android operating system, Google Play is an inseparable part of the conversation. It is not just an “app store,” but a complete digital content ecosystem that serves as the main gateway connecting billions of users to the world of apps, games, and digital entertainment. Developed and maintained by Google, Google Play is the official and most trusted distribution platform for Android devices.
From Android Market to a Comprehensive Content Hub
The predecessor of Google Play was Android Market, launched in 2008. Initially, it was just a modest place for users to download basic apps. However, recognizing its vast potential, in March 2012, Google carried out a groundbreaking restructuring. They merged Android Market, Google Music, and Google eBookstore into a single platform under the name Google Play.
This change was not only about rebranding. It marked a strategic transformation, turning Google Play from a simple app repository into a multimedia entertainment hub where users can:
- Download apps and games: With millions of options ranging from productivity tools, learning apps, and social networks to blockbuster games.
- Enjoy movies and TV shows: Purchase or rent the latest releases.
- Read books and magazines: Explore a massive e-book library.
- Listen to music and podcasts: (depending on region).
Data Fields Collected from Google Play
app_details:
Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | |
| summary | Explore the things you love |
| description | (long multi-line description) |
| descriptionHTML | (HTML-formatted description) |
Installations & Ratings
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| installs | 10,000,000,000+ |
| minInstalls | 10000000000 |
| realInstalls | 10865147603 |
| score | 4.3964653 |
| ratings | 172790178 |
| reviews | 4331694 |
| histogram | [17235822, 2481913, 6540240, 14815291, 131716880] |
Pricing & Payments
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| price | 0 |
| free | true |
| currency | USD |
| sale | false |
| saleTime | null |
| originalPrice | null |
| saleText | null |
| offersIAP | true |
| inAppProductPrice | $0.05 - $10,000.00 per item |
Developer Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| developer | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| developerId | Meta+Platforms,+Inc. |
| developerEmail | facebook.android@fb.com |
| developerWebsite | https://www.facebook.com/facebook |
| developerAddress | null |
| privacyPolicy | https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ |
Categorization
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| genre | Social |
| genreId | SOCIAL |
| categories | [{“name”: “Social”, “id”: “SOCIAL”}] |
Images & Media
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| icon |  |
| headerImage |  |
| screenshots | List of URLs (8 images) |
| video | null |
| videoImage | null |
Content & Ads
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| contentRating | Teen |
| contentRatingDescription | null |
| adSupported | true |
| containsAds | true |
Release & Update Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| released | null |
| lastUpdatedOn | Sep 10, 2025 |
| updated | 1757465488 |
| version | Varies with device |
Identification Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| appId | com.facebook.katana |
| url | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana |
| package_name | com.facebook.katana |
app_review:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| package_name | com.facebook.katana |
| app_title | |
| url | Link |
| reviewId | a51a2f0f-6781-42b8-b866-b45341bc0701 |
| userName | sanjida yeasmin |
| userImage |  |
| content | trash |
| score | ⭐ 1 |
| thumbsUpCount | 0 |
| reviewCreatedVersion | 529.0.0.44.73 |
| appVersion | 529.0.0.44.73 |
| at | 2025-09-09 07:38:06 |
| replyContent | null |
| repliedAt | null |
| crawled_at | 2025-09-10 07:38:40 |
Fun Facts about Google Play
- Around 5,000 games are released on Google Play every day.
- As of 2025, Google Play hosts about 2,066,635 apps.
- App vs Game ratio: about 249,102 are games, while the rest are apps.
- Free vs Paid apps: roughly 96.98% of apps are free, only ~3% are paid.
- New app releases per day: approximately 1,500 new apps are added to Google Play daily.