Best Firestick App Store Options: Downloader, Unlinked, and New Store Wizard

Best Firestick App Store Overview

The best Firestick app store setup comes down to using the right tools to access updated third-party app libraries on a Fire Stick.

The main options are:

1. Downloader, the tool for entering URLs and downloading APK files.
2. TV Wizard, my own setup app from newstore.tv that installs the app stores for you, including LinkDrop, Unlinked, and LinkBase.
3. LinkDrop, my own store at linkdrop.store. Click Explore the collection to open the library. No code needed.
4. Unlinked, a library-style store accessed with the library code firestick.

This guide walks through each option and how to access it. If you’re new, start with the How to Jailbreak a Firestick guide for the complete beginner path. For sideloading steps only, use the Downloader and sideloading guide.

Before You Open Any Firestick App Store

Start with a few quick checks.

Plug your Fire Stick into a wall power outlet, not the USB port on the TV. The TV USB port often cannot provide enough power, and that can cause install errors.

Check your free storage too. You want some breathing room, for example 3 GB free or more. If your Fire Stick is nearly full, app installs may fail.

You also need Developer Options and Install Unknown Apps enabled for the app doing the installation. Use this guide if that menu is missing or turned off: How to Enable Developer Options & Install Unknown Apps on Firestick.

For the full pre-install checklist, including updates, power, space, and privacy settings, use the Firestick Setup Checklist.

This setup works on Fire Stick devices except the Fire Stick Select.

Downloader: The Main Access Tool for Firestick App Stores

Downloader is the main app for reaching stores, APK pages, and wizards.

Find it in the Amazon store by searching for Downloader. Look for the orange icon with a large number of reviews. There are similar-looking apps, so pick the established Downloader app.

Once installed, open Downloader, press OK, then go to:

Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps > Downloader > On

For the full Downloader setup, follow How to Install Downloader & Sideload Apps on a Firestick.

After that, enter store URLs like newstore.tv, linkdrop.store, or unlinked.link in Downloader.

IPVanish Setup Prior to Opening the Stores

I run IPVanish before opening these stores because some internet providers block store access, updates, or links.

I recommend IPVanish.

Here’s how to set it up:

1. Get IPVanish.
2. Open IPVanish and sign in.
3. Connect to a United States server with WireGuard.

Once the VPN is connected, press the Home button and open Downloader or the store app.

Store Option 1: TV Wizard

TV Wizard is the easiest option because it installs the app stores for you. Instead of adding each store one by one, type newstore.tv in Downloader to install TV Wizard, my own setup app. It installs LinkDrop, Unlinked, and LinkBase.

Key details include:

• Downloader URL: newstore.tv
• No library code needed
• After installation, turn TV Wizard on under Install Unknown Apps

How to Open the TV Wizard

1. Ensure IPVanish is connected to the United States.
2. Open Downloader.
3. Click the URL/search field at the top.
4. Type newstore.tv exactly as shown here.
5. Press Go.
6. Downloader loads the page and performs the download.
7. Press Install.
8. Press Done.
9. Press Delete, then confirm deletion of the installation file.
10. Press Home.
11. Navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps.
12. Turn TV Wizard on.
13. Press Home.
14. Open TV Wizard from My Apps and Games.

Inside TV Wizard, follow the setup screens. It installs the app stores for you so you can skip adding them one by one.

Store Option 2: LinkDrop

LinkDrop is my own store and is the easiest store to open directly inside Downloader. There is no library code needed.

Key details for this method are:

• Downloader URL: linkdrop.store
• Click Explore the collection
• No library code needed

How to Open LinkDrop

1. Open Downloader.
2. Click the URL/search field.
3. Type linkdrop.store.
4. Press Next.
5. When the page loads, navigate with the remote.
6. Click Explore the collection.
7. Browse the resulting store page.

When LinkDrop opens, use the cursor to browse the collection and choose the apps you want.

Store Option 3: Unlinked Library

Unlinked is a library-style store with app categories, Fire Stick tools, and updated app lists.

The flow is:

1. Open Downloader.
2. Click the URL/search field.
3. Type unlinked.link.
4. Press Next.
5. Install Unlinked.
6. Choose New Library.
7. Enter the code firestick.
8. Browse the store.

How to Open the Unlinked Store

1. Ensure IPVanish is connected to the United States.
2. Open Downloader.
3. Click the URL/search field at the top.
4. Type unlinked.link exactly as shown here.
5. Press Go.
6. On the page, move the cursor to Download APK Android.
7. Click it and wait for the APK to download.
8. Press Install.
9. Do not press Open yet.
10. Press Done.
11. Press Delete, then confirm deletion of the installation file.
12. Press Home.
13. Navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps.
14. Turn Unlinked on.
15. Press Home.
16. Open Unlinked from My Apps and Games.
17. Select New Library.
18. Enter firestick.
19. Press Next.
20. Review the welcome screen, then press Enter to enter the store.

The important part is the access method: open unlinked.link in Downloader, install Unlinked, choose New Library, then enter firestick.

Inside the store, look for app categories and Fire Stick tools. The tools section may include options like Task Kill Fire Stick and Virus Total.

Which Is the Best Firestick App Store Method?

The best setup depends on how you want to access the apps:

• Use Downloader as the essential access tool.
• Choose TV Wizard from newstore.tv when you want the one-step setup app that installs LinkDrop, Unlinked, and LinkBase for you.
• Use LinkDrop from linkdrop.store when you want to click Explore the collection and browse with no code.
• Choose Unlinked when wanting a library code store with firestick.

Use the proper order: prepare the Fire Stick, install Downloader, enable unknown apps, connect IPVanish, then open the store or wizard.

Quick Troubleshooting

If a store fails to open or an app doesn’t install, check these items first:

1. Power, ensure the Fire Stick is plugged into the wall, not the TV USB port.
2. Storage, check for adequate free space.
3. Updates, confirm the Fire Stick is up to date.
4. Developer Options, ensure they are enabled.
5. Install Unknown Apps, enable it for Downloader, Unlinked, or TV Wizard as needed.
6. VPN Connection, verify IPVanish is connected to United States.
7. URL Format, if a Downloader URL errors, try adding HTTP or HTTPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Firestick app store from my videos?+

The main setup uses Downloader to access TV Wizard from newstore.tv, LinkDrop from linkdrop.store, or Unlinked with the firestick library code.

Is Downloader itself an app store?+

Downloader is not an app store. It is a tool for entering URLs, downloading APK files, and installing store apps or wizards.

What is the Unlinked library code?+

The library code is firestick. Enter it in lowercase without spaces after selecting New Library.

What Downloader URL is used for Unlinked?+

Use unlinked.link. Enter it in Downloader’s URL field, press Go, then select Download APK Android.

What Downloader URL is used for TV Wizard?+

TV Wizard uses newstore.tv. Enter it in Downloader, install TV Wizard, delete the installation file, then enable it under Install Unknown Apps.

Do I need to enable Install Unknown Apps for every store?+

Yes. After installing a new app or wizard, go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps and turn that app to On.

Why do I use IPVanish before opening these stores?+

I use IPVanish because some internet providers block store access, app updates, and links. Set IPVanish to WireGuard and connect to a United States location before accessing the stores.

Does this work on every Fire Stick?+

It works on Fire Stick devices except the Fire Stick Select.