My app cannot be found through search after its release.

[Galowear]

I launched a new app yesterday, but it's not appearing in search results for any keywords.

1. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for a new app to be fully indexed and searchable for specific keywords on Google Play?
2. Is anyone aware of how long it takes for an app to fully rank for particular keywords? I want to experiment with new keywords and replace underperforming ones, but I need to determine the timeframe for each series of keywords."

 

[Neelworx]

Indexing and making a new app searchable on Google Play can be a process lasting several days or even weeks. Additionally, achieving full ranking for specific keywords may take several weeks, and in some cases, even months. There is no guarantee that an app will rank at all, and assuming otherwise would be a mistake.

 

[Messagene]

Any time spanning from a few days to several weeks.

 

[HorrayScoop]

My process requires a duration of three days.

 

[Slipoire]

I'll be patient; it'll arrive shortly.

 

[Intricul]

It can take at least a week.

 

[CheeseIsland]

It usually starts showing up within 1 to 3 weeks. Google Play also has something like a sandbox for apps and games.

 

[MdoggMister]

You can leave the sandbox faster if you get a lot of installs for the new app.

 

[CheeseIsland]

You can leave the sandbox faster if you get a lot of installs for the new app.

Would it be better to buy fake users from sellers or get them through paid ads?

 

[Msects]

You have to wait at least 7 days or longer.

 

[MdoggMister]

Would it be better to buy fake users from sellers or get them through paid ads?

I didn't test using fake users (I try to avoid that because you can get banned easily). Instead, I tested sending installs from another app through push notifications or buying cheap installs on Facebook from lower-tier countries.