How to install an app from the BlueStacks Store, Play Store or using an APK on BlueStacks 5

How can I install an app?

You can install an app in any of the following ways:

Get ready to explore new worlds and embark on exciting journeys!


How can I install apps from the BlueStacks Store?

1. Launch BlueStacks 5 and click on the BlueStacks Store icon on your BlueStacks 5 home screen.

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2. Look up your game of choice using the Search bar or explore the Discover and Browse tab to find your next game with ease. 

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3. If you're browsing through the Discover/Browse tab, click on a game's tile to open its detailed page.

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4. Click on any of the buttons within the game's detailed page to begin your next adventure! 

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Depending on the button you click, the game with either be installed on your BlueStacks 5 home screen or launched in your browser if it is a Cloud game.


How can I install an app from the Google Play Store?

1. Launch BlueStacks 5 and click on "System apps" on your BlueStacks 5 home screen, as shown below.

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2. Click on the "Play Store" icon and log in to the Google Play Store by following the steps given in this article.

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3. On the Play Store window, search for an app in the search bar and click on "Install" to download it.

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4. Once the installation is complete, the app icon will appear on your BlueStacks 5 home screen. You can start using the app by clicking on its icon.

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How can I install apps using their .apk or .xapk files?

There are two ways to install an APK on BlueStacks 5:

How to use the "Install APK" tool

1. Download the .apk or .xapk file for an app from any third-party site and launch BlueStacks 5. Now, click on the "Install APK" button from the Side toolbar, as shown below.

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2. This will open up a Windows Explorer pop-up, from where you can navigate to the .apk or .xapk file for the app you want to install on BlueStacks 5. 

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3. Select the file and click on "Open". The app installation will begin.

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4. Once the app is installed, its icon will appear on your BlueStacks 5 home screen. 

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You can now start using the app by clicking on its icon.

How to use the drag and drop method

1. Download the .apk or .xapk file for an app from any third-party site. Then, launch BlueStacks 5 and open the folder where the downloaded .apk or .xapk file is located.

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2. Now simply drag the file and drop it on your BlueStacks 5 home screen. Once the installation is complete, the app icon will appear and you can click on it to begin using the app. 

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Thank you for choosing BlueStacks. We hope you enjoy using it. If you have any further questions, please contact us at support@bluestacks.com. Happy Gaming!

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