Organic keyword searches for Custom Product Pages are now LIVE in the App Store. When Apple announced this capability at WWDC last month (check out our recap here), developers were thrilled Apple has finally “matched” the Custom Store Listing value that the Play Store already has. Since their launch, CPPs have dramatically impacted the conversion rates within Apple Ads and through direct linking, and today marks a major leap forward: those same customized experiences can now be triggered by organic keyword searches.
What’s New?
Previously, Custom Product Pages were mostly confined to paid campaigns (like Apple Search Ads) or external traffic. But with this update, developers can now assign keyword mappings to CPPs, allowing specific organic search terms to surface targeted custom pages in place of the default product page.
For example, our sports related client below has the opportunity to select keywords for their “NFL” Custom Product Page:
Why This Matters for ASO
This change fundamentally shifts how we approach keyword optimization on the App Store:
- ✅ Better Conversion Rates: Tailored visuals and messaging aligned to search intent = higher install conversion
- ✅ Smarter Funnel Segmentation: You can now track and optimize performance per keyword/page combination
- ✅ More Granular A/B Testing: Organic CPP impressions can help validate hypotheses before scaling to paid channels
- ✅ Creative and Metadata Flexibility: Highlight different features or value props without overloading your default listing
In short, this gives ASO teams real leverage in the organic funnel — something previously limited to generic product pages and metadata tests.
What You Should Do Next
- Audit Your Keyword Themes: Group target keywords by user intent or use case (e.g., “budgeting” vs. “investing” for a finance app).
- Create Intent-Matched CPPs: Align screenshots, messaging, and promo text with each group.
- Track, Analyze & Iterate: Use App Analytics and App Store Connect data to monitor performance by page, and adjust creatives or mappings based on install and conversion trends.
The Bottom Line
Organic keyword-triggered Custom Product Pages mark a huge leap in App Store Optimization. Apple is now giving developers more control over how and where users experience your brand in the App Store, closing the gap with Google Play’s CSLs and opening new creative strategies for growth.
If you haven’t started building CPPs yet, now’s the time. And if you’ve been using them only for paid or direct links, it’s time to bring that performance mindset to your organic ASO strategy.
Need help auditing your keyword themes, building optimized CPPs, or running performance comparisons? Contact us today!
