Our company
Founded in 2002, Uptodown began with a clear vision: to empower users and developers through a convenient, independent software distribution service. Committed to decentralized and open technology, we have grown into one of the largest alternative app stores in the world—without any external funding. This independence ensures complete transparency and allows us to deliver the most efficient and impartial service possible.
Headquartered in Malaga, Spain, and operating with a team of fewer than 40 people, we serve over 300 million files every month through a secure, globally accessible infrastructure. We remain dedicated to software sovereignty, enabling users and developers to maintain control of their digital assets. We champion an ecosystem free from the influence of centralized app stores, offering software creators the benefits of an open-first strategy.
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Our values
Editorial and financial independence
Because Uptodown has grown without external funding, we maintain full editorial and strategic independence. This allows us to focus solely on delivering a valuable software distribution platform for users and developers—free from third-party influence.
Transparent business model
Our business model is based on web advertising, and we never sell or trade user data. For our app store services, we make all available information about each published file public, ensuring trust and security for everyone who uses our platform.
Commitment to users and developers
While we act as a bridge between app developers and users, we go further by maximizing exposure for published software. We provide tools and services that make distribution as seamless as possible, continually adapting to industry needs.
Meet our team
Work with us
At Uptodown, we're looking for passionate, creative, and motivated people to join our dynamic team. If you want to be part of an innovative platform that's transforming app distribution, explore our career opportunities today.
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