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whyorean/AuroraStore

None observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/whyorean/AuroraStore · Kotlin · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

77/100

  • Activity 99
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 1988
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 9
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

2891 stars · 125 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

Aurora Store is a free and open-source Android app store client that lets users search, browse, and download apps directly from the official Google Play store. It supports anonymous or personal Google account login, device/locale spoofing, and tracker visibility via Exodus Privacy integration.

Use cases

  • download apps from Google Play without the Play Store app
  • use Google Play on a de-Googled Android device with microG
  • check which trackers an app contains before installing
  • download older versions of an APK
  • access geo-restricted apps by spoofing device or locale
  • update apps anonymously without a Google account
  • blacklist updates for specific apps

When to choose

  • you use a custom ROM or de-Googled Android and still need Play Store apps
  • you want a privacy-focused, FOSS alternative to the Play Store client
  • you need anonymous app downloads or device/locale spoofing
  • you want tracker and compatibility info (Exodus, Plexus) before installing apps

When to avoid

  • you need to download or update paid apps
  • you need apps using Play Asset Delivery or full in-app purchase features
  • you require a fully reliable service - the reverse-engineered API and token dispenser can break or go down
  • you need official Google support or guarantees of continued compatibility

Facets

application · maturity active

http-client search-engine file-upload security privacy android-tools privacy mobile-development self-hosted jvm play-store-client apk-downloader foss material-design-3 anonymous-login device-spoofing fdroid app-store microg tracker-detection android mobile

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
whyorean/AuroraStoremain77

For agents

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