# 5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store

> 5 Android app stores you should use instead of the Google Play Store 9 hours ago While sideloading might be a bit harder in 2026 than in the past, it still remains one of the most distinctive features of Android…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-play-store-alternatives-3677532/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4015f6d2e4a413fa9a31d5)
- **Published:** 2026-06-27
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #android #ios
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4015f6d2e4a413fa9a31d5

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