Arewa Apk Apps Manager

wordpress plugin for apk apps

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AREWA APK APPS MANAGER – PLUGIN OVERVIEW
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Welcome to Arewa APK Apps Manager The Best WordPress App Store plugin a comprehensive, professional WordPress plugin designed to help you create and manage a stunning APK app directory on your WordPress website and.

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WHAT IS THIS PLUGIN?
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Arewa APK Apps Manager is a feature-rich WordPress plugin that transforms your
WordPress site into a professional app marketplace. Whether you’re an app
developer showcasing your own applications, running an app store, or building
a platform to distribute Android applications, this plugin provides everything
you need to create a beautiful, functional app directory.

Perfect for:
– App developers showcasing their own applications
– App stores and marketplaces
– Tech blogs and review sites
– Anyone looking to showcase and distribute Android applications

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ABOUT THE CAROUSEL
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The Carousel Display is one of the most impressive features of Arewa APK Apps
Manager. It’s designed to showcase your featured apps in a visually stunning
way.

HOW IT WORKS:
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The carousel displays apps with full-screen background images using the Feature
Graphic you upload for each app. Each slide shows:
– App icon
– App name
– App version
– Short description
– Star rating
– Download button
– Download count

RESPONSIVE BEHAVIOR:
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The carousel automatically adjusts to different screen sizes:
– Desktop (1025px and above): Shows 3 apps at once
– Tablet (769px – 1024px): Shows 2 apps at once
– Mobile (768px and below): Shows 1 app at once

NAVIGATION:
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– Navigation arrows (previous/next) for browsing through apps
– Touch/swipe support for mobile devices
– Smooth animations and transitions
– Automatic button state management (arrows hide when at start/end)

PERFECT FOR:
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– Homepage featured apps section
– Highlighting popular or new apps
– Showcasing category-specific apps
– Creating engaging visual content

USAGE EXAMPLE:

Use the shortcode with carousel display
[arewa_apk_app display="carousel" limit="6" title="Featured Apps]

Or filter by category:

[arewa_apk_app display="carousel" category="tools" limit="3" title="Popular tools"]

KEY FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

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KEY FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
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1. COMPLETE APP MANAGEMENT
– Create and manage unlimited APK apps
– Detailed information fields: app name, version, icon, screenshots,
feature graphics, and download URLs
– Custom fields for storing comprehensive app data
– Quick Edit and Bulk Edit functionality for efficient management
– Published date control for scheduling releases

2. STAR RATING SYSTEM
– Built-in 5-star rating system
– User reviews and comments integration
– Display average ratings and rating counts
– Aggregate rating support for SEO

3. COMMENTS & REVIEWS SYSTEM
– Full-featured comment system with approval workflow
– Admin replies to user comments
– Helpful/Not helpful voting system
– Avatar upload support
– Comment moderation and management interface

4. MULTIPLE DISPLAY MODES
– Single App Display: Detailed view of individual apps
– Archive/List Display: Responsive grid layout (8 columns desktop,
4 tablet, 3 mobile)
– Carousel Display: Modern carousel with full-screen background images

5. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
– Fully responsive layouts that work perfectly on:
* Desktop computers
* Tablets
* Mobile devices
– Optimized for all screen sizes
– Touch/swipe support for mobile carousel navigation

6. CATEGORY & TAG SYSTEM
– Organize apps with categories and tags
– 20 default categories pre-configured:
Games, Education, Productivity, Video Player, Music, Social, Shopping,
Finance, Health & Fitness, Travel, News, Photography, Entertainment,
Sports, Weather, Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Business, Books, Tools
– 45 default tags included
– One category per app for better organization
– Up to 10 tags per app for detailed categorization

7. SEO OPTIMIZATION
– Built-in SoftwareApplication structured data (JSON-LD schema)
– Automatic meta tags (Open Graph, Twitter Cards)
– Compatible with popular SEO plugins (Yoast SEO, Rank Math, All in One SEO,
SEOPress, The SEO Framework)
– Aggregate rating schema support
– Search engine friendly URLs

8. DOWNLOAD TRACKING
– Automatic download counter for each app
– Display download statistics
– Track user engagement

9. IMPORT/EXPORT FUNCTIONALITY
– Export selected apps with all content:
* App information (title, description, metadata)
* Comments and reviews
* Download links
* All associated media files (icons, feature graphics, screenshots)
– Import apps to another WordPress site
– Backup and restore your app data
– Media files automatically imported to Media Library

10. CUSTOMIZABLE DISPLAY OPTIONS
– Control which elements to show/hide:
* Download Button
* Short Description
* Categories
* Version
* Last Updated Date
* Download Count
* Rating
* Excerpt
– Customizable archive settings
– Template system for theme integration

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BENEFITS
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✓ PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE
Create a beautiful, modern app directory that looks professional and
trustworthy. The plugin’s clean design and smooth animations enhance user
experience and engagement.

✓ EASY TO USE
Intuitive admin interface makes it easy to add, edit, and manage apps.
No technical knowledge required – if you can use WordPress, you can use
this plugin.

✓ FLEXIBLE DISPLAY OPTIONS
Choose how to display your apps – single view, grid list, or carousel.
Perfect for different use cases and page layouts.

✓ SEO FRIENDLY
Built-in structured data and SEO optimization help your apps rank better
in search engines. Compatible with all major SEO plugins.

✓ MOBILE RESPONSIVE
Your app directory will look great on any device. Fully responsive design
ensures optimal viewing experience on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

✓ TIME SAVING
Quick Edit and Bulk Edit features allow you to manage multiple apps
efficiently. Import/Export functionality makes migration and backup simple.

✓ USER ENGAGEMENT
Rating and comment system encourages user interaction and provides valuable
feedback. Download tracking helps you understand user behavior.

✓ ORGANIZED STRUCTURE
Category and tag system helps users find apps easily. Well-organized content
improves user experience and site navigation.

✓ ELEMENTOR INTEGRATION
Native Elementor widget allows drag-and-drop page building. Perfect for
users who prefer visual page builders.

✓ TRANSLATION READY
Fully prepared for translation. Easy to translate into any language using
translation tools like Poedit or Loco Translate.

ABOUT SHORTCODES

SHORTCODE ATTRIBUTES:
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– display: “single”, “list”, “archive”, or “carousel”
– id: Post ID of the app (for single display)
– slug: Post slug of the app (for single display)
– category: Category slug to filter apps
– posts_per_page: Number of apps per page (for list/archive)
– limit: Number of apps to show (alias for posts_per_page, used in carousel)
– title: Custom title for the display
– description: Custom description (for list/archive)
– show_icon: “yes” or “no” (default: “yes”)
– show_screenshot: “yes” or “no” (default: “yes”)
– show_version: “yes” or “no” (default: “yes”)
– show_comments: “yes” or “no” (default: “yes”)

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ABOUT THE ELEMENTOR WIDGET
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Arewa APK Apps Manager includes a native Elementor widget that allows you to
easily add app displays to your pages using Elementor’s drag-and-drop interface.
No coding required!

WHAT IS ELEMENTOR?
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Elementor is a popular WordPress page builder that allows you to create
beautiful pages using a visual, drag-and-drop interface. If you have Elementor
installed, the Arewa APK App widget will automatically appear in the widget panel.

HOW TO USE THE ELEMENTOR WIDGET:
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1. Edit a page with Elementor
– Go to Pages > Add New (or edit an existing page)
– Click “Edit with Elementor”

2. Find the Widget
– Search for “Arewa APK App” in the widget panel (left sidebar)
– Or look for it in the “General” category
– The widget icon is an apps icon

3. Drag and Drop
– Drag the “Arewa APK App” widget to your desired location on the page
– Drop it where you want the apps to appear

4. Configure the Widget
The widget has several settings you can customize:

CONTENT TAB:
– Archive Title: Set a custom title for the app list
– Archive Description: Add a description (optional)
– Category Filter: Filter apps by category slug (optional)
– Posts Per Page: Set how many apps to display per page

STYLE TAB:
– Archive Header Style:
* Title Color
* Description Color
* Typography settings
– Archive Items Style:
* Item Background Color
* App Title Color
* Typography settings
* Border and spacing options

5. Live Preview
– See your changes instantly in the Elementor preview
– No need to save and refresh to see how it looks

6. Save and Publish
– Click “Update” or “Publish” to save your changes

WIDGET FEATURES:
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– Live preview in Elementor editor
– Full style customization through Elementor’s style controls
– Same beautiful grid layout as the shortcode
– Responsive design automatically applied
– Category filtering support
– Custom title and description

ADVANTAGES OF USING THE ELEMENTOR WIDGET:
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✓ Visual editing – See changes as you make them
✓ No coding required – Easy drag-and-drop interface
✓ Style customization – Control colors, typography, spacing from Elementor
✓ Consistent design – Same layout as shortcode, ensuring site-wide consistency
✓ Flexible placement – Add widgets anywhere on your page
✓ Elementor integration – Works seamlessly with other Elementor widgets

NOTE:
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The Elementor widget requires Elementor to be installed and activated. If you
don’t have Elementor, you can still use the shortcode functionality, which
works with any page builder or directly in posts/pages.

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USE CASES
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1. APP DEVELOPER PORTFOLIO
Showcase your own Android applications with detailed information,
screenshots, and download links. Perfect for indie developers and
development studios.

2. APP STORE / MARKETPLACE
Create a full-featured app store with categories, ratings, reviews, and
search functionality. Ideal for app distribution platforms and mobile app marketplace wordpress

3. TECH BLOG / REVIEW SITE
Review and feature Android apps with ratings and user comments. Great for
tech blogs and app review websites.

4. EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM
Share educational apps organized by subject or grade level. Perfect for
educational institutions or learning platforms.

5. GAMING PORTAL
Create a gaming app directory with game categories, ratings, and featured
games carousel on the homepage.

6. PRODUCTIVITY RESOURCE
Curate and showcase productivity apps with detailed descriptions and user
reviews. Ideal for productivity-focused websites.

SHORTCODES

Shortcodes are the easiest way to display apps anywhere on your WordPress site. Simply insert the shortcode into any page, post, or widget, and your apps will appear instantly.

Basic Shortcode Syntax
[arewa_apk_app]
Display Modes
1. Single App Display

Display a specific app by ID:

[arewa_apk_app id="123"]

Display a specific app by slug:

[arewa_apk_app slug="my-app-name"]
. List / Archive Display

Display multiple apps in a list layout:

[arewa_apk_app display="list"]

Display apps using archive layout:

[arewa_apk_app display="archive"]

3. Carousel Display

Display apps in a carousel format:

[arewa_apk_app display="carousel"]

Shortcode Examples

Display all apps in a list:

[arewa_apk_app display="list"]

Display apps from a specific category:

[arewa_apk_app display="list" category="games"]

Display apps in a carousel with limit:

[arewa_apk_app display="carousel" limit="10" title="Featured Apps"]

Display apps with custom title and description:

[arewa_apk_app display="list" title="Popular Apps" description="Check out our most popular applications"]

Filter by category in carousel:

[arewa_apk_app display="carousel" category="entertainment" limit="6"]
Where to Use Shortcodes
  • Pages and Posts: Insert directly into content
  • Widgets: Use in Text or Shortcode widgets
  • Page Builders: Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, and other builders
  • Theme Templates: Add to custom PHP template files
Tips for Best Results
  • Use Blocksy theme or Elementor plugin for optimal spacing and layout
  • The plugin archive container is designed for full-width display
  • Combine multiple shortcodes on the same page for varied layouts
  • Use category filtering to organize content logically

Theme Recommendations

For the best experience with Arewa APK Apps Manager, we highly recommend using themes and builders that work seamlessly with the plugin’s layout system.

1. Blocksy Theme (Highly Recommended)
  • Provides optimal spacing and padding
  • Works perfectly with the plugin’s archive container
  • No excessive padding or spacing issues
  • Clean and professional appearance
2. Elementor Page Builder
  • Native widget integration
  • Drag-and-drop functionality
  • Full style customization
  • Perfect shortcode display inside Elementor layouts

Why These Work Best

The plugin’s archive container (arewa-apk-archive-container) is designed for full-width display. Blocksy and Elementor are optimized to work with the plugin’s CSS, ensuring:

  • Proper full-width layout
  • Minimal padding that does not interfere with grid layouts
  • Clean and professional appearance
  • Responsive behavior across all devices

Working with Other Themes

The plugin includes CSS overrides to ensure compatibility with most WordPress themes. However, if you experience spacing or layout issues, we recommend:

  • Using the shortcode display mode instead of the archive page
  • Adding custom CSS to override theme-specific padding
  • Using a page builder such as Elementor for better layout control

Arewa Apk Apps Manager

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES & INFORMATION
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ADMIN INTERFACE:
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– Comprehensive admin dashboard for managing all aspects of your app directory
– Intuitive interface that’s easy to navigate
– Quick Edit and Bulk Edit for efficient app management
– Published date control for scheduling releases
– Status management (Published, Draft, Scheduled)

COMMENT MANAGEMENT:
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– Dedicated comments page for managing all app reviews
– Approve/unapprove comments
– Reply to comments as admin
– Delete comments
– Filter comments by app
– View comment ratings and helpful votes

PLUGIN SETTINGS:
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– Configure display options
– Control which elements to show/hide
– Set archive pagination
– Customize default values
– Import/Export plugin settings (separate from content import/export)

TEMPLATE SYSTEM:
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– Custom templates for single app pages
– Custom templates for archive pages
– Custom templates for category/tag taxonomy pages
– Templates can be overridden by your theme
– Located in: templates/ folder

PERFORMANCE:
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– Optimized database queries
– Efficient CSS and JavaScript loading
– Minimal impact on page load times
– Caching-friendly code structure

SECURITY:
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– All user inputs sanitized and validated
– Nonces used for all form submissions
– SQL queries use prepared statements
– Follows WordPress security guidelines

TRANSLATION:
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– Translation-ready with .pot file support
– All text strings can be translated
– Use Poedit, Loco Translate, or similar tools
– Ready for multilingual sites

COMPATIBILITY:
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– WordPress 5.0 or higher
– PHP 7.2 or higher
– Works with all modern WordPress themes
– Optimized for Blocksy theme
– Optimized for Elementor page builder
– Compatible with major SEO plugins

DATA MANAGEMENT:
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– All data stored in WordPress database
– Uses WordPress Custom Post Types
– Uses WordPress Taxonomies (categories, tags)
– Uses WordPress Media Library for images
– Data preserved when plugin is deactivated
– Safe to uninstall (with option to delete data)

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INSTALLATION & SETUP
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INSTALLATION:
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1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Navigate to ‘APK Apps’ in the WordPress admin menu

FIRST STEPS:
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1. Go to APK Apps > Add New App
2. Fill in all required fields:
– App Name (max 33 characters)
– Short Description (max 100 characters)
– App Version
– App Icon (512x512px recommended)
– Feature Graphic (1920x1080px recommended)
– App Screenshots (1080x1920px recommended)
– APK Download URL
– About this app (detailed description)
3. Select a category (required) and up to 10 tags
4. Click “Save App”

DEFAULT CONTENT:
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On activation, the plugin automatically creates:
– 20 default categories
– 45 default tags

You can edit, delete, or add more categories and tags at any time from the
WordPress admin panel.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS
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PLUGIN STRUCTURE:
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– Organized file structure following WordPress standards
– Separate folders for admin, frontend, and templates
– Modular code architecture
– Clean, commented code for easy maintenance

FILE ORGANIZATION:
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arewa-apk-apps-manager/
├── arewa-apk-apps-manager.php (main plugin file)
├── readme.txt (WordPress.org readme)
├── uninstall.php (cleanup on uninstall)
├── assets/
│ ├── css/ (stylesheets)
│ └── js/ (JavaScript files)
├── includes/
│ ├── admin/ (admin interface files)
│ ├── frontend/ (frontend display files)
│ └── elementor/ (Elementor widget)
└── templates/ (template files)

CODING STANDARDS:
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– Follows WordPress Coding Standards
– Translation-ready (i18n)
– Security best practices
– Performance optimized

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SUPPORT & RESOURCES
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DOCUMENTATION:
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– Comprehensive readme.txt file included
– Code comments for developers
– Inline help text in admin interface

COMMUNITY:
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– WordPress Plugin Directory listing
– Support forum available
– Regular updates and improvements

DEVELOPER INFORMATION:
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– Developed by: A-Said
– Website: https://arewa.dev/
– Follows WordPress plugin guidelines
– Ready for WordPress Plugin Directory submission

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CONCLUSION
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Arewa APK Apps Manager is a comprehensive, professional solution for creating
and managing APK app directories on WordPress. With its rich feature set,
flexible display options, and seamless integration with popular themes and
page builders, it’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to showcase Android
applications on their WordPress site.

Whether you’re a developer, app store owner, or content creator, this plugin
provides everything you need to create a beautiful, functional, and engaging
app directory that your users will love.

Key Highlights:
– Easy to use, even for beginners
– Professional appearance
– Fully responsive design
SEO optimized
– Flexible and customizable
– Well-maintained and supported
– Follows WordPress best practices

Start managing your APK apps today with Arewa APK Apps Manager!

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