Look for a line like:
Android 4.4+ (API 19+)
Then match your architecture and DPI (screen density).
Example filename:
com.google.android.gms_23.30.13_(040400-…)-2303013_minAPI19(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi).apk
As of October 2023, Google no longer releases updates for Android 4.4.4 via the Play Store. The final version that fully supports KitKat is:
Google Play Services 21.48.15 (or 21.48.16) – Variant: 2148xxxxx depending on architecture. Android 4.4.4 Google Play Services Apk
Newer versions (22.x and above) require Android 5.0+. Attempting to install them on 4.4.4 results in a “Parse error” or “Incompatible update.”
Google Play Services is the "heart" of the Android ecosystem. It acts as a bridge between the Android OS, your apps, and Google’s servers. It handles:
On Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), this APK was the lifeline that kept older devices feeling "modern" long after the OS itself stopped receiving updates. Look for a line like: Android 4
The last version supporting Android 4.4.4 is:
Google Play Services 23.30.13 (released late 2023)
Go to a trusted APK mirror site (like APKMirror) and search for:
Google Play Services 23.30.13 Example filename:
com
Before downloading, you need to know your device’s CPU type:
You can check using an app like Droid Hardware Info or by searching your device model + “CPU architecture”.