Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 to be discontinued
Because Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 will no longer be supported after March 5, 2025. Amazon and Microsoft are partnering to create a smooth end of support experience for developers and customers of Amazon Appstore on Windows 11. Developers will no longer be able to submit net new apps targeting Windows 11 after March 5, 2024, but developers with an existing app can continue to submit app updates until Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 is fully discontinued.
Starting on March 6, 2024, Windows 11 customers will not be able to search for Amazon Appstore or associated apps from the Microsoft Store. Customers may continue using Amazon Appstore apps that they previously installed and will still be able to receive app updates.
Will my app(s) on Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 devices be affected in any way?
Existing apps on Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 will not be impacted before the discontinuation date. Developers of current apps will continue to be able to submit app updates until that point.
Do I, as a developer, have to take any action during this wind down period
No, no action is required of developers.
What happens to my apps after the discontinuation of Amazon Appstore on Windows 11?
Apps installed from Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 devices will no longer be supported after the discontinuation date. Amazon Appstore will continue to be available and supported on other surfaces, including Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Android devices.
Can I submit new apps or app updates during this wind down period?
You can submit updates to existing apps during the wind down period. However, new app submission will not be supported.
Do I need to remove Windows 11 availability in advance of the discontinuation date, or will Amazon Appstore do so?
Developers will not need to take any action leading up to the discontinuation. When the time comes, Amazon Appstore will make all necessary adjustments.
Will Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 devices let customers who have installed my app know the date on which the app will no longer be supported?
Existing customers of Amazon Appstore on Windows 11 have been alerted via email regarding the upcoming changes and can visit the Customer FAQs page if any questions arise.
Can new customers discover and install my app during the wind down period?
No. Starting March 6, 2024, customer will no longer have the ability to install new apps. They will still have access to previously-installed apps.
We are committed to assisting you during this transition. Please submit a Contact Us form to our support team with further questions.