To install the Google Play Store on Windows 11, you first need to uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android. Then, compile and install the modified Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) on your computer.

Officially, it’s only available for Windows 11. But third-party developers have figured out how to install the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 10 as well.

If you use Android apps on Windows, you're likely using the Windows Subsystem for Android. However, Microsoft has announced that they are sunsetting the service in 2025.

Windows Insiders have an update to install for the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. The update adds package verification, which scans apps for viruses before installing them.

Android apps support is exclusive to Windows 11, a solid incentive for some to upgrade. However, now Windows 10 users can run Windows Subsystem for Android too, thanks to a recent third-party patch.

The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is a virtualization solution that, in combination with the Amazon Appstore, allows you to run Android apps on Windows 11.

Microsoft is dropping support for Android apps in Windows 11. This is an original flagship feature for Windows 11, and will no longer be a part of the platform in 2025.