Anzhi.com

About Anzhi.com

Anzhi.com operates the Anzhi Market, an alternative mobile application store based in Beijing, China. Launched in June 2010, the platform emerged as a significant player in the Chinese Android market, catering primarily to Chinese users. It provides a vast library of applications and games, many of which are not available on the official Google Play Store, responding to a demand for localized and accessible content.

The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Beijing. Anzhi Market allows users to download a wide array of mobile applications, spanning categories like games, music, and productivity tools. The platform is known for its active user community, where members can discuss and rate Android apps. For developers, it offers a channel to distribute their applications to a large user base that might be otherwise inaccessible due to restrictions on other platforms. Users can manage their installed applications, create collections of favorite apps, and receive notifications for updates.

Anzhi operates as a private company and has secured $10 million in funding from investors including Guotai Yuanxin Asset Management Co., Shanda Group, and Youcheng Venture Capital. The business model revolves around providing a free-to-download app store that serves as a distribution platform. While specific revenue generation streams are not publicly detailed, such platforms typically monetize through advertising, paid app promotions, and partnerships with developers.