I've had an app published on Google Play for a few months. I can see from the developer console that it's had a few downloads, but the number of downloads isn't shown beside the app icon on the app page (as it is for all other apps).
Why is this? Do I need to configure something I'm not aware of?
Thanks!
The Google Play Store shows (updated once a day) the number of downloads and device installations. The number you see on Google Play (in web or on their mobile app) is only updated in the following steps:
Downloads in Google Play App (Downloads in Web)
So, if your app isn't downloaded often, it will take days or weeks to reach the next level.
To add to it the play store page is updated daily so the numbers wont be updated in real time.
Is the number of downloads computed based on lifetime numbers ? My app (Match4app) shows 5.10 K "Installs by User" on Google Play Console. However, on Google Play Store it only shows 1000+.
To update this for 2019, it seems instant apps may be included in this total, as I have a 10+ installs for my still undiscovered paid game app even though no one has actually purchased the full installation version. This could also be pirated installs, however. Would be nice to know for sure on this.
It has been over a month and my install count is still not updated. Google......
@adamHurwitz It depends which stats are you looking at, there are 2 different downlaod stats, users stats and devices stats. For example if the same user download once in his phone and tablet, then the user stats will be increased by one, and the device stats will be increased by 2. More info here