Android Version Code & Name Calculator
Calculate sequential or semantic integer version codes (`versionCode`) mapped directly from semantic version strings (`versionName`).
Version Code Best Practices
Strict Monotonic Increase
Google Play requires every successive update to use a strictly higher integer `versionCode` than the previously published version.
Semantic Mapping Scheme
Encoding versions into fixed-width blocks (e.g., `MMPP` or `MMmmppAA`) guarantees clean, predictable upgrades across releases.
Maximum Integer Limit
Android version codes are limited to standard 32-bit signed integers (maximum value `2,147,483,647`), requiring careful range planning.
Android Version Code & Name Calculator features
- Available tool controls: Compute Version Code.
- Input and option fields: Major Version:, Minor Version:, Patch Version:.
Using Android Version Code & Name Calculator in a development workflow
Start with one example whose expected result you can verify by hand; it makes errors in the input easier to spot.
Check the input before running the tool
- Change one input at a time so you can tell which option affects the result.
- Pay attention to these page fields: Major Version:, Minor Version:, Patch Version:. Confirm which fields are inputs, options, or output areas before processing.
- The page exposes these relevant actions: Compute Version Code. Choose only the action that matches the result you need.
- Keep the original input and compare it with the output before copying the result into another workflow.
Keep the original available for comparison
Identifier and link rules vary by platform. Verify package or bundle identifiers and test links on the target OS and installed app version.