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Meta Tags

twitter:app:name:googleplay

Learn how to use the twitter:app:name:googleplay meta tag to improve your site.

Specifies the name of your Android app on the Google Play Store. This is utilized in Twitter Cards when you want to promote a mobile application directly from a tweet.

Code Examples

<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="MyApp" />
Directly matching the app name on the Google Play Store, ensuring accurate and effective promotion.
<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="My App - Best App Ever!" />
Using a verbose or promotional tag that might not match the official app name on Google Play Store, potentially leading to confusion.

Recommendations

  • Consistency is Key
    Ensure the app name matches exactly with the listing on Google Play Store to avoid any confusion for users or mismatches in Twitter’s app card.
  • Character Limit Consideration
    Though Twitter does not specify a strict character limit for this meta tag, it’s wise to keep it concise to ensure it displays correctly within the constraints of different devices.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

twitter:app:id:ipad

name

Defines the numeric ID of your iPad application in the Apple App Store, enabling Twitter to link to it when your content is shared.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:ipad" content="307234931">
Specifies the App Store ID for an iPad application, directly guiding Twitter users to the app when shared.

twitter:app:id:iphone

name

Defines the iPhone app ID in the Apple App Store for deep linking from tweets. This is part of Twitter Cards used to enhance tweets with rich media to direct users to web content directly or through an app.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:iphone" content="307234931">
A valid example of an App Store ID used for the Twitter iPhone app, facilitating direct app opens or installations from tweets.

twitter:app:id:googleplay

name

Specifies the unique application ID for a Google Play app, used within Twitter Cards to direct users to a specific Android app.

<meta name="twitter:app:id:googleplay" content="com.example.app">
Correctly specifies the Google Play Store ID, ensuring Twitter can direct users to the appropriate app page.

twitter:app:name:ipad

name

Specifies the name of your application tailored for iPad users when sharing content on Twitter.

<meta name="twitter:app:name:ipad" content="My Amazing App">
Clearly specifies the name of the application as "My Amazing App", which is direct and memorable.

twitter:app:name:googleplay

name

Specifies the name of your Android app on the Google Play Store. This is utilized in Twitter Cards when you want to promote a mobile application directly from a tweet.

<meta name="twitter:app:name:googleplay" content="MyApp">
Directly matching the app name on the Google Play Store, ensuring accurate and effective promotion.