App Store and Google Play Featuring 2026

How to get into editorial collections

What Featuring Means

Featuring is when an app appears in editorial collections like Today Tab, Editor’s Choice, or seasonal roundups.

App Store: Editors Decide

Apple looks at design, product quality, localization, and editorial fit.

How To Apply

Use Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit early, ideally 8-12 weeks before the target date.

Google Play: Quality First

Google combines editorial review with algorithmic signals like Android Vitals, ratings, and updates.

Prepare The Store Page

Update screenshots, icon, description, ratings, reviews, localization, and seasonal content.

Track Competitors

Monitor which apps get featured, in which countries, and for how long.

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Get the full checklist for App Store and Google Play featuring.

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