What Is an Android Package Name?
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The package name of an Android app uniquely identifies your app on the device, in Google Play Store and in supported third-party Android stores.

How do I find my Android package name?

Method 1 – From the Play Store

  1. Open play.google.com in your web browser.
  2. Use the search bar to look for the app for which you need the package name.
  3. Open the app page and look at the URL. The package name forms the end part of the URL i.e. after the id=?. Copy it and use it as needed.

What is the package name on a package?

All Android apps have a package name. The package name uniquely identifies the app on the device; it is also unique in the Google Play store.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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