When Windows 11 and Android compatibility were first announced, everyone was excited to try out the Google Play Store on their Windows PCs. Unfortunately, it was soon revealed that Microsoft has partnered with the Amazon App Store instead of the Google Play Store. While a commendable choice, the Amazon App Store only has about 500,000 apps compared to Google’s massive library of 2.56 million apps.

This is one of the reasons why many users are looking for other app stores that can help with installing and managing APKs, and one name that often pops up is the Aurora Store. Here’s everything you need to know about Aurora Store and how to get the most out of it on your Windows 11 PC.

Aurora Store is an open-source alternative to the Google Play Store. Formerly known as the Galaxy Store, Aurora Store is a tracker-free alternative that does not track your downloads or update frequency. The store does not rely on security software like the Play Store, nor does it rely on Google Play Protect. Additionally, this gives you the ability to install apps that are marked as uncertified or incompatible with your device.

There are a few requirements for Aurora Store to work on your PC. Make sure your PC meets all of these requirements before continuing with this guide.