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Google Play Cyber Week 2026: 5 Tips
The best time to find amazing deals in the Google Play Store is during Black Friday and Cyber Week. Don't want to miss any of the action in the Google Play Cyber Week 2026? We’ve got some tips for you!
When is the Google Play Cyber Week?
In 2026, Black Friday is on November 27. Cyber Monday is always on the Monday after Black Friday, which means it's on November 30 this year. It's likely that the Google Play Cyber Week takes place this week, from November 30 to December 6. However, Google hasn't announced any dates yet, so we can't say it for sure.
What deals can I buy during the Google Play Cyber Week?
The deals that will be live during the Google Play Cyber Week haven't been announced yet. We'll have to wait a bit longer to find out what discounts we can score.
Prepare for Google Play Cyber Week 2026: 5 tips
With our 5 Google Play Cyber Week tips, you'll score the best deals for sure!
1. Notifications are key
During Black Friday and Cyber Week, the Google Play Store will have some great deals. Notifications will keep you on top of all the offers. Turn them on, and you’ll be the first to know about discounts, deals and more!
Turn on your notifications in 5 steps
Don’t have your Google Play Store notifications turned on yet? Do it now:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
- Go to Settings and click on General
- Click on Notifications
- Turn on notifications for Deals and promotions, and you’re done!
2. Gear up with gift cards
When you see a good deal, you want to get it instantly. A great way to stay ahead of the Cyber Week discounts coming your way, is to get ready with the Google Play Gift Cards from Startselect. Top up your wallet and instantly snatch a deal when you see one.
Topping up your wallet with Google Play Gift Cards is also a good way to limit your spending. Get the amount you're willing to spend, and limit yourself to the credit in your account. This way you won’t go over budget on Cyber Week deals!
3. Make a killer wishlist
Got your eye on a certain game? Collect all your game wishes in a wishlist. Add the ones you want to the list, and you’ll have a nice overview. This way you can see all the discounts that might interest you in one glance, and you won’t get lost in all the Black Friday deals.
This is how you add a game to your Play Store wishlist:
- Search for it in the Google Play Store.
- Tap the 3 dots in the top right corner.
- Click Add to wishlist.
4. Refresh, refresh, refresh!
There could be new deals waiting for you any second. Don’t let any discounts slip through your fingers by checking and refreshing the Play Store. You never know what you might miss!
5. Can’t wait? Check the current discounts
Unfortunately, Black Friday is still a few days away. Can’t wait until then? There’s a good chance the Google Play Store is running amazing deals right now. You can check the current offers by following these steps:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Press Notifications and offers and scroll through all the deals!