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How to download an app or game from the Google Play store

Updated: 10/11/2021 by Computer Hope

The Google Play store provides users with access to many types of applications, or apps, and games to download and run on their computer, smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook. Some of the apps and games are free to download, like Facebook and YouTube, while others cost a small fee.

Download from Google Play on a computer.
Download from Google Play on a smartphone or tablet.
Download from Google Play on a Chromebook.

Download from Google Play on a computer

To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a computer, follow the steps below.

Note

On a computer, Google Play is only accessible using an Internet browser. You cannot download Google Play to a computer.

Access the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store
On the left side of the Play store homepage, click the Apps option.
In the navigation bar near the top of the Apps page, click the Categories drop-down list.
Select the type or genre of app or game you want to find.

Google Play store categories

The page shows a refined list of apps or games, based on the type or genre you selected. Find the app or game you want to download and click the icon or its name.

Tip

You can also search for an app or game using the Search text box at the top of the page.

If the app or game is compatible with your device, you see a message stating This app is available for your device below the name of the app or game. Click the green Install button to install it.

Google Play store - compatible app

If it's not compatible, you see a message stating This app is not available for your device .

Google Play store - incompatible app

To install and run an incompatible app or game, you need to use an emulator, such as Bluestacks. After installing an emulator, you can try to access the app or game page again and click the green Install button.

Download from Google Play on a smartphone or tablet

To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a smartphone or tablet, follow the steps below.

Tip

If you're using an Android smartphone or tablet, you can utilize the Google Play app to find and download apps and games using the steps in the Chromebook section.

Tip

iPhone and iPad users can download the Google Play app from the Apple App store, then follow the steps in the Chromebook section.

Using the Chrome browser on your smartphone or tablet, access the Google Play store at https://play.google.com/store.
Near the top-left of the Google Play page, tap the icon, and tap the Apps option.

Google Play on mobile

Scroll down the page to view various categories of apps and games, or click Show More at the bottom of the page to view more categories.
The page shows a refined list of applications or games, based on the type or genre you selected. Find the app or game you want to download, and tap the icon or its name.

Tip

You can also search for an app or game by tapping the magnifying glass icon at the top-right of the page. Type in the name of the app or game you want to find, and tap the Search button.

On the app or game page, tap the green Install button.

Download from Google Play on a Chromebook

To download an app or game from the Google Play store on a Chromebook, follow the steps below.

Access the Google Play app from the app drawer on the Chromebook. If the Google Play app is not in the app drawer, go to https://play.google.com/store.
Search for the app you want to install, or browse through the list of available apps.
Click the name for the app or game.
On the app or game page, click the Install button to install it on your Chromebook.