Appyn – Themespixel WordPress Theme

Appyn: a WordPress theme built for Android app sites

If your project is about publishing listings for Android apps and games, complete with technical specs, screenshots, videos and download links, Appyn by Themespixel is built directly for that use case. Rather than adapting a generic blog or magazine theme, Appyn is structured from the ground up to display app information: name, category, rating, screenshots, YouTube video and download link, all built into the single post template.

Importing content from Google Play

One of the core features of Appyn is its Google Play importer. Just enter an app's URL and click the extraction button, and the theme automatically generates a post using the information pulled from the official listing: description, images, category and other data, which speeds up content creation considerably compared to doing it manually post by post.

This feature requires an API key that's purchased separately from the developer; the theme comes with the integration ready to go, but the key itself isn't part of the purchase.

Automatic APK file uploads

Appyn lets you connect Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, 1Fichier or UptoBox accounts so that, when importing an app, the corresponding APK file is automatically uploaded to the chosen server instead of being hosted on your own server. This helps keep your server space under control when managing a large catalog of apps.

Built-in link shorteners

The theme supports several link-shortening services (up to five different options). Simply enter the API key for the chosen service and download links will be shortened automatically after each import, a common practice on this type of site as an additional revenue source.

Performance and user experience features

• Responsive, optimized design: adapts to any screen size, with a mobile-first approach and Retina display support.
• Instant search: results appear as the user types, with no need for additional plugins.
• Ratings and social buttons: each app listing supports 1-to-5 star ratings and social sharing; these ratings can appear as rich snippets in Google search results.
• Light or dark mode: the overall look of the theme can be switched between these two styles, and the primary color can also be customized from the theme panel.
• AMP support: both the homepage and individual posts can be served in AMP format to improve mobile loading speed.
• RTL support: built for right-to-left languages, something not every theme in this category offers natively.

Widgets, languages and compatibility

Appyn comes with eleven custom widgets for the sidebar and footer, including top-rated apps, most-viewed apps, latest additions, most-viewed blog posts, categories, a Facebook widget, a Twitter widget, and one for embedding YouTube videos.

The theme is available in Spanish (default language), English, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian, and is compatible with the WPML plugin for running multilingual sites. It also includes WooCommerce integration, in case your project needs to combine app listings with selling related products or services.

What kind of project Appyn is suited for

This theme is designed for sites whose main content is Android apps and games: download portals, blogs specializing in modded apps, app comparison sites or themed catalogs. It's not intended as a generic template for other types of blogs, though the developer notes that it can be used to publish any kind of content, even if the sections and layout are specifically optimized for app listings.

Frequently asked questions

Is the API key for importing from Google Play included?

No. The API key is purchased separately, directly from the theme's developer; Appyn comes with the import feature ready to use, but it needs that key to work.

Can I use Appyn for a site that isn't about apps?

You can publish any kind of content, but the design, templates and sections are built specifically for app listings, so other uses will require adapting the layout.

Does it include dark mode?

Yes, the theme lets you switch between a light and a dark design, and also lets you adjust the primary color from the options panel.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

Yes, Appyn integrates with WooCommerce in case your project needs to add an online store alongside the app catalog.