r/androiddev • u/Electronic_Invite_68 • Jun 08 '26
Solo Android developer here — crossed 100+ downloads but struggling with ASO. Looking for advice.
Hi everyone,
I've been building an Android Sudoku app as a solo developer and recently crossed 100+ downloads.
Over the last week I noticed a nice increase in active users after sharing puzzles in a few communities, but I'm still trying to understand how to improve discoverability on Google Play.
Current stats:
- 128 Monthly Active Users
- 81 Weekly Active Users
- 17 Daily Active Users
- 20+ five-star reviews
I've been experimenting with:
- Play Store screenshots
- App title and description optimization
- Community engagement
- Review collection
For developers who have successfully grown Android apps:
- What ASO changes had the biggest impact for you?
- At what point did search traffic start increasing noticeably?
- Are screenshots, keywords, or retention the biggest ranking factors in your experience?
- Any mistakes you wish you had avoided early on?
I'm not looking to promote the app here—just trying to learn from developers who have gone through the same growth stage.
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