@SoftwareApplicationTechnical SEO4 min readUpdated 2026-10-03

Android App & Google Play APK Distribution Schema (JSON-LD)

Structured data for Android apps, Google Play listings, and direct APK/AAB distributions with permissions, Android API levels, and file sizes.

Target Queries:android app schemagoogle play structured dataapk download json-ldandroid package schema markup
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Production JSON-LD Code Block

Embed this structured data block directly into your HTML <head> or framework layout template.

Android APK Blueprint Payload
Test in Validator →
application/ld+json (SoftwareApplication)
Test in Validator
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "OmniSEO Mobile Companion for Android",
  "operatingSystem": "Android 14.0+ (API Level 34+)",
  "applicationCategory": "UtilitiesApplication",
  "softwareVersion": "3.2.0",
  "fileSize": "42MB",
  "downloadUrl": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omniseo.companion",
  "permissions": "INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE",
  "screenshot": [
    "https://omniseotools.com/images/android/screen1.png"
  ],
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  },
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.7",
    "reviewCount": "2200"
  }
}
100% Schema.org & Google Rich Results Compliant (2026)Ready for <script type="application/ld+json">

Typed Properties Specification (6 Fields)

Key Schema.org properties and sub-objects required to qualify for rich snippet treatment in Google Search.

PropertyExpected TypeStatusDescription & Example
operatingSystemTextRequired

Minimum Android version and API level (e.g. Android 14.0+, API Level 34).

e.g. Android 14.0+ (API Level 34+)
downloadUrlURLRequired

Google Play Store listing or verified APK package link.

e.g. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=...
permissionsTextRequired

Declared Android manifest permissions (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE).

e.g. INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
fileSizeTextRequired

APK / App Bundle payload size.

e.g. 42MB
softwareVersionTextRequired

Current Play Store release version.

e.g. 3.2.0
applicationCategoryTextRequired

UtilitiesApplication or BusinessApplication.

e.g. UtilitiesApplication

Google Search Console Pitfalls & Critical Warnings

Avoid these 3 common validation traps, parser errors, and algorithmic policy penalties when deploying SoftwareApplication schema.

warningPitfall #1

Undeclared Invasive Android OS permissions

Requesting background location or contacts without documenting permissions in structured data.

GSC Impact:
User trust and security review warnings.
Actionable Fix:

Enumerate exact Android manifest permissions in permissions field.

errorPitfall #2

Mismatched Package ID in downloadUrl

Typo in '?id=com.example.app' parameter.

GSC Impact:
Google Play 404 error from SERP download button.
Actionable Fix:

Ensure package ID matches AndroidManifest.xml exactly.

warningPitfall #3

Outdated Target API Level

Listing Android 9 on apps that target modern Android 14 requirements.

GSC Impact:
Compatibility classification error in Play Store search.
Actionable Fix:

Keep API level aligned with Google Play publishing policies.

Recommended Implementation Scenarios

Google Play app landing pages
Direct APK download sites
Android TV app portfolios
Enterprise MDM APK distributions

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