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## Resource: About App Distribution

## Article: About App Submission

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/about-app-distribution.md

## Article Content:

# About App Distribution
All apps that should be installed on customers' sites go through one of Wix's distribution flows:

- Apps that should be listed on the Wix App Market are submitted to a review process. This is to check they meet our [requirements for performance, security, content, and more](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/app-market-guidelines.md). Some of these checks are automated in the app dashboard, while others are assessed manually by a member of the Wix team.
- Apps that should be shared directly with users should be distributed using an [install link](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/install-your-app/about-app-installation.md), or installed directly on a site within your account from the app dashboard, without going through a review process. 

<blockquote class="important">

__Important:__
Before you can distribute your app, make sure to [release a version](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/manage-your-app/versioning/release-a-new-app-version.md).

</blockquote>

## Review for apps listed in the Wix App Market

Apps that are (or are going to be) listed in the App Market need to be submitted for review when:

- You want to get listed on the [Wix App Market](https://www.wix.com/app-market).
- Your app was previously reviewed and declined.

Other changes to your app require that you [release a new version](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/manage-your-app/versioning/release-a-new-app-version.md), and don't require review or approval.

> **Note:** Wix may audit changes to apps retroactively to ensure continued compliance.

### Prepare your app for review
It's important that your app is production-ready before you submit it for review and approval. This means checking and testing the app thoroughly. Learn more about [testing your app](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/test-your-app/about-testing-your-app.md).

### The app review process
A member of the Wix team will carefully review your app. They will communicate with you via the email address you provide in the Contact info tab. This process can take up to 15 business days for first app submission and 7 days for updates to live apps. You can help speed up the process by making sure you've tested thoroughly prior to submission and being responsive to any feedback the team sends.

### App submission statuses
You can view your app’s submission status in the **Versions** tab of your app's dashboard.

| Status   | Description |
| -------- | ------- |
| DRAFT  | You’re working on app development, and haven’t submitted it for review.    |
| SUBMITTED | Once you submit your app for review you won’t be able to make further changes to the ‘Build Your App’ and ‘Publish Your App’ sections of the app dashboard.     |
| IN REVIEW    | A member of the team has begun to review your app. You can’t make changes during this stage.    |
| DECLINED    | If your app is declined, you'll receive an email with a link to a ticket containing feedback. Fix the issues and resubmit. |
| PUBLISHED    | Your app is now available to the public on the Wix App Market.   |
| ARCHIVED    | Your old app version has been archived once a new one is published.   |

## Distribution for unlisted apps

You can distribute your app that won't be listed in the Wix App Market from the **Distribute App** button on your app dashboard's homepage.

![Distribute app page](https://wixmp-833713b177cebf373f611808.wixmp.com/images/baaf48850b264543165f996c00ee2422.png)

## See also
- [Submit your first app version for review](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/submit-your-first-app-version.md)
- [About app versioning](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/manage-your-app/versioning/about-app-versioning.md)
- [About App Installation](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/install-your-app/about-app-installation.md)
- [About App Testing](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/test-your-app/about-testing-your-app.md)