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[API Development](/categories/api) 4. / 5. splitfeed/android-market-api-php AbandonedArchivedLibrary[API Development](/categories/api) splitfeed/android-market-api-php ================================ PHP implementation of the Java Android Market API 23513571[20 issues](https://github.com/koconder/android-market-api-php/issues)[1 PRs](https://github.com/koconder/android-market-api-php/pulls)PHP Since Jan 21Pushed 10mo ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/koconder/android-market-api-php)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/splitfeed/android-market-api-php)[ RSS](/packages/splitfeed-android-market-api-php/feed)WikiDiscussions master Synced 1w ago READMEChangelogDependenciesVersions (1)Used By (0) Android Market API (PHP) ======================== [](#android-market-api-php) [![DOI](https://camo.githubusercontent.com/a3e1ede7fa91331fc25337d7d3c6e89f1f70fdd9c95ddf6c13a5c1ee5160740b/68747470733a2f2f7a656e6f646f2e6f72672f62616467652f444f492f31302e353238312f7a656e6f646f2e31343736393234372e737667)](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14769247) Un-official PHP client for the (legacy) Android Market / Google Play Store — first released in 2012 and still used for archival research, market-data collection, and automation pipelines. --- Table of Contents ----------------- [](#table-of-contents) 1. [Overview](#overview) 2. [Connection Settings & Troubleshooting](#connection-settings--troubleshooting) 3. [Examples](#examples) 4. [How to Cite](#how-to-cite) 5. [Issues & Support](#issues--support) 6. [Credits](#credits) 7. [License](#license) --- Overview -------- [](#overview) This library exposes most of the original Android Market RPCs (login, app details, search, downloads) to PHP. **Google has never released an official Play Store API**, so this code relies on reverse-engineered protobuf calls that still work for many use cases. --- Connection Settings & Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------- [](#connection-settings--troubleshooting) Configure **`examples/local.php`** with: SettingNotes**Google Account (`USERNAME`, `PASSWORD`)**Use an *App Password* from a Google account with 2-step verification to reduce CAPTCHA blocks.**Android Device ID**Retrieve via the free app .**Rate-Limiting**The Play backend will 403/400 if you spam requests. Insert `sleep()` between calls.**CAPTCHA Unlock**Log in to the same account in a browser and visit .--- Examples -------- [](#examples) See code for examples --- How to Cite ----------- [](#how-to-cite) If this software was helpful in your research, please cite **version v1**: ``` @software{Koc_2025_android_market_api_php, author = {Vincent Koc}, title = {{Android Market API (PHP)}}, version = {v1}, year = {2025}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.14769247}, url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14769247} } ``` ### Health Score 33 — LowBetter than 75% of packages Maintenance37 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity31 Limited adoption so far Community20 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity38 Early-stage or recently created project Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 51.6% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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