Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its App Store for Android devices on August 20, 2025.
The company has notified developers that they will no longer be able to submit new apps, effectively marking the end of its alternative app marketplace.
In a support page update, Amazon also revealed that it will be shutting down its Coins digital currency, which was used for purchasing apps and games. “Starting August 20, 2025, you will no longer have access to the Amazon Appstore on your Android device. We will also be discontinuing the Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025,” the company stated. Users who still have Amazon Coins by that date will receive refunds.
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Despite the shutdown on Android, Amazon clarified that its Appstore will continue to operate on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. However, the company has not provided further details on why it’s ending support for Android.
