Google is rolling out a major overhaul of the online Play Store, initially tested in November, that brings it in line with other Google services after many years of the same user experience.


The Google Play website has been redesigned and is now widely available. Other noteworthy features include:


  • This redesign makes use of a bottom bar on mobile.
  • When a section is selected, the tab indicator slides/animates across to that part.
  • Instead of needing to click a button, a developer website would display you all available apps right now.
  • Play Pass, Play Points, Gift cards, Redeem, and Refund policies, as well as Parent Guide and Family Sharing, are all linked at the bottom of the page.
  • The Books tab takes you to your library and wishlist, both of which are still using the previous design.
  • The Play Movies & TV player has remained unaltered.


It has an app-like feel to it and looks great on a tablet, while the design for large screen Android form factors is a little different. The Google Play logo appears first, followed by tabs for Games, Apps, Movies & TV, Books, and Kids. Along with support and your account switcher, search is now just a button on the right. Because Google no longer links to "Devices," when the Play Store offered devices during the Nexus era, this top bar is present on every page.

Device filters for Phone, Tablet, TV, Chromebook, Watch, and Car are available in the Apps view. Following that is the normal row of app carousels. The Games area is similar, however the Watch and Car categories are no longer available, and there are fewer games to choose from Previews of applications are substantially larger.


When viewing an app listing, a huge portion at the top now displays crucial data (ratings/reviews, downloads, and rating) against a blurred backdrop. This is comparable to Play Games on a Computer. The install button is located below, however the prompt and "Choose a device" list haven't been updated.


The rest of the app listing includes screenshots, information about the game, and a data security section, with a right-hand sidebar recommending more apps to download. It creates a very cluttered perspective, as shown in the third screenshot above.

The Movies & TV tab is identical to the Android version and offers a pleasant browsing experience, while the Library tab is extremely similar to the Android version. Unfortunately, there is no dark theme as far as we can discover. This comes after the Android revamp in October, which included Material You.

The Google Play Store's online revamp is spreading out more extensively this year than it was last year, albeit not all users have yet seen it. It began to surface for folks over the weekend, with international availability.