Arewa APK Apps Manager
Arewa APK Apps Managerp is a comprehensive, feature-rich WordPress plugin designed to help you create and manage a professional APK app directory on your WordPress website. 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.
The plugin offers a complete solution for managing APK applications with an intuitive admin interface, multiple display options, and seamless integration with popular page builders. With built-in rating systems, comment management, and SEO optimization, Arewa APK App helps you create a professional app marketplace that engages users and drives downloads.
Perfect for app developers, app stores, tech blogs, review sites, or anyone looking to showcase and distribute Android applications. The plugin is fully responsive, mobile-friendly, and designed with modern web standards in mind.
This plugin does not host APK files. It only provides an application directory and external links.
Key Features
- Complete App Management: Create and manage unlimited APK apps with detailed information including app name, version, icon, screenshots, feature graphics, and download URLs
- Star Rating System: Built-in 5-star rating system with user reviews and comments
- Comments & Reviews: Full-featured comment system with helpful/not helpful voting, admin replies, and approval workflow
- Multiple Display Modes: Display apps in single view, archive/list grid, or modern carousel format
- Responsive Design: Fully responsive layouts that work perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Shortcode Support: Easy-to-use shortcodes for displaying apps anywhere on your site
- Elementor Integration: Native Elementor widget for drag-and-drop page building
- Category & Tag System: Organize apps with categories and tags (20 default categories and 45 default tags included)
- Customizable Display: Control which elements to show (icon, version, rating, categories, download button, etc.)
- SEO Friendly: Built-in SEO support with structured data (SoftwareApplication schema)
- Download Tracking: Track download counts for each app
- Pagination: Built-in pagination for archive and list views
- Modern UI/UX: Clean, modern interface with smooth animations
- Import/Export: Backup and restore your app data with one click
- Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin interface for managing all aspects of your app directory
- Custom Fields: Store detailed app information including version, download URLs, screenshots, and more
- Automatic Defaults: 20 pre-configured categories and 45 tags created automatically on activation
- Single Category Selection: Simplified category management – one category per app for better organization
- Tag System: Flexible tagging system with up to 10 tags per app for detailed categorization
- Download Counter: Track and display download statistics for each app
- Comment Moderation: Full control over user comments with approval workflow
- Admin Replies: Respond to user comments directly from the admin panel
- Voting System: Users can vote comments as helpful or not helpful
- Avatar Support: Users can upload avatars with their comments
- Pagination Support: Built-in pagination for both archive and shortcode displays
- Custom Templates: Override default templates with your theme’s templates
- Translation Ready: Fully prepared for translation with .pot file support
Display Modes
- Single App Display: Show detailed information about a single app
- Archive/List Display: Display multiple apps in a responsive grid layout (8 columns desktop, 4 tablet, 3 mobile)
- Carousel Display: Beautiful carousel with full-screen background images, perfect for featured apps
Shortcode Examples
Display a single app: [arewa_apk_app]
Display apps in a list: [arewa_apk_app display=”list” posts_per_page=”12″ title=”Featured Apps”]
Display apps in a carousel: [arewa_apk_app display=”carousel” limit=”10″ title=”Recommended for you”]
Filter by category: [arewa_apk_app display=”list” category=”games”]
Elementor Widget
The plugin includes a native Elementor widget that allows you to easily add app displays to your pages using Elementor’s drag-and-drop interface. Customize the display options and styles directly from the Elementor editor.
Using the Elementor Widget:
- Edit a page with Elementor
- Search for “Arewa APK App” in the widget panel
- Drag and drop the widget to your desired location
- Configure the widget settings:
- 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
- Customize styles using Elementor’s style controls
The widget displays apps in the same beautiful grid layout as the shortcode, ensuring consistency across your site.
Theme Compatibility & Recommendations
Recommended Themes:
For the best experience with Arewa APK Apps Manager, we highly recommend using themes that work seamlessly with the plugin’s layout system:
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Blocksy Theme: Blocksy is highly recommended for use with this plugin. It provides optimal spacing and padding that works perfectly with the plugin’s archive container, ensuring your app listings display beautifully without excessive padding or spacing issues.
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Elementor Plugin: When using Elementor page builder, the plugin integrates seamlessly. The shortcode displays work perfectly within Elementor’s layout system, and the native Elementor widget provides drag-and-drop functionality for easy page building.
Why These Work Best:
The plugin’s archive container (arewa-apk-archive-container) is designed to display apps in a clean, full-width grid layout. Some themes add excessive padding or container constraints that can affect the display. Blocksy and Elementor are optimized to work with the plugin’s CSS, ensuring:
- Proper full-width display for archive and shortcode views
- Minimal padding that doesn’t interfere with the grid layout
- Clean, professional appearance that matches the plugin’s design
- Responsive behavior that works across all device sizes
Working with Other Themes:
The plugin includes aggressive CSS overrides to ensure compatibility with most themes. However, if you experience spacing or padding issues with other themes, you can:
- Use the shortcode display mode instead of the archive page
- Add custom CSS to override theme-specific padding
- Consider using a page builder like Elementor for more control over layout
Theme Requirements:
- Modern WordPress theme (compatible with WordPress 5.0+)
- Support for custom post types
- Responsive design (the plugin is fully responsive)
- No excessive container padding (the plugin handles spacing internally)
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.2 or higher
- Modern WordPress theme (Blocksy or Elementor recommended for best results)
- (Optional) Elementor for widget support and enhanced page building capabilities
Advanced Usage
Customizing Display Elements
Control which elements appear in your app listings by going to APK Apps > Plugin Settings > Archive List Display Settings. You can show/hide: * Download Button * Short Description * Categories * Version * Last Updated Date * Download Count * Rating * Excerpt
Using Shortcodes in Widgets
You can use the shortcode in any WordPress widget area:
1. Go to Appearance > Widgets
2. Add a “Text” or “Shortcode” widget
3. Insert your shortcode: [arewa_apk_app display="list"]
4. Save the widget
Creating Custom Archive Pages
Instead of using the default archive page, you can create a custom page:
1. Create a new page in WordPress
2. Add the shortcode: [arewa_apk_app display="list"]
3. Customize the title and description using shortcode attributes
4. Set this page as your apps archive page
Filtering Apps by Category
Display apps from a specific category: [arewa_apk_app display=”list” category=”games”]
Display apps in a carousel from a specific category: [arewa_apk_app display=”carousel” category=”entertainment” limit=”6″]
Combining Multiple Shortcodes
You can use multiple shortcodes on the same page: * Featured apps carousel at the top * Category-specific lists below * Single app highlights
Example layout:
[arewa_apk_app display="carousel" limit="6" title="Featured Apps"]
[arewa_apk_app display="list" category="games" title="Popular Games"]
[arewa_apk_app display="list" category="productivity" title="Productivity Apps"]
SEO Optimization
The plugin automatically adds SoftwareApplication structured data to your app pages, which helps search engines understand your content. The plugin works alongside popular SEO plugins: * Yoast SEO * Rank Math SEO * All in One SEO Pack * SEOPress * The SEO Framework
The plugin adds app-specific schema while your SEO plugin handles general page optimization.
Performance Tips
- Use appropriate image sizes (512×512 for icons, 1920×1080 for feature graphics)
- Optimize images before uploading
- Use a caching plugin for better performance
- Limit the number of apps per page if you have many apps
- Use category filtering to display relevant apps
Troubleshooting
Apps not displaying correctly: * Check that all required fields are filled in * Verify the app is published (not in draft) * Clear your browser cache * Check for theme conflicts
Shortcode not working: * Ensure the shortcode syntax is correct * Check that the app exists and is published * Try deactivating other plugins to check for conflicts
Spacing or padding issues: * Use Blocksy theme or Elementor for best results * The plugin includes CSS overrides, but some themes may need additional customization * Use the shortcode display mode instead of archive page if needed
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin support forum or contact the developer.
Getting Help: * Check the FAQ section above * Review the plugin documentation * Visit the support forum * Contact the developer directly
Reporting Issues: When reporting issues, please include: * WordPress version * PHP version * Theme name and version * List of active plugins * Steps to reproduce the issue * Screenshots if applicable
Credits
Developed by A-Said Website: https://arewa.dev/
Special Thanks: * WordPress community for the excellent platform * All beta testers and users who provided feedback * Theme developers for Blocksy and Elementor for excellent compatibility
Additional Information
Plugin Structure: The plugin follows WordPress coding standards and best practices: * Organized file structure with separate folders for admin, frontend, and templates * Clean, commented code for easy maintenance * Translation-ready with .pot file included * Follows WordPress security best practices
Compatibility: * Tested with WordPress 5.0 through 6.4 * Compatible with PHP 7.2 through 8.2+ * Works with all modern WordPress themes * Optimized for Blocksy and Elementor themes/builders
Security: * All user inputs are sanitized and validated * Nonces used for all form submissions * SQL queries use prepared statements * Follows WordPress security guidelines
Performance: * Optimized database queries * Efficient CSS and JavaScript loading * Minimal impact on page load times * Caching-friendly code structure