It serves as the official app store for certified devices running on the Android operating system and its derivatives, as well as ChromeOS, allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the Android software development kit (SDK) and published through Google. Google Play, also known as the Google Play Store and formerly Android Market, is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google. Online music store (closed in December 2020) March 6, 2012 11 years ago ( ) (as Google Play)ģ5.1.11 / March 30, 2023 4 months ago ( ) ģ3.5.16 / December 8, 2022 7 months ago ( ) ģ3.2.42 / November 28, 2022 8 months ago ( ) Īndroid, Android TV, Wear OS, ChromeOS, Webĭigital distribution, App store, Mobile game store, Video on demand, Ebook store October 22, 2008 14 years ago ( ) (as Android Market)