Will Chrome Apps already published in the WebStore be able to be updated via Developer Dashboard and downloaded via direct link until end of 2017?

[Ricardo De Lemos]

Hello,

Google have the following announcement on theChromium Blog: https://blog.chromium.org/2016/08/from-chrome-apps-to-web.html

In the second half of 2017, the Chrome Web Store will no longer show Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but will continue to surface extensions and themes. In early 2018, users on these platforms will no longer be able to load Chrome apps.

We are in the process of migrating or Chrome App to another platform ( Electron), but I would like to be sure of the time-frame that we have to complete the work. From the announcement above, I understand that the Chrome WebStore will not list any Chrome App starting in the second half of 2017, but Chrome Apps that are already Published in the Web Store, will be able to be updated via Developer dashboard and downloaded to new users until end of 2017, if they have the direct link to the App in the WebStore (e.g. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/circuit-meeting-room-by-u/ipeadcfmdnfmfedbenmbbdenlipbohlo).

Is my understanding correct? Best Regards,

Ricardo De Lemos.