My channel was just published, why can't I find it with Search or in the Channel Store?

Issue

Channel recently published, in the online Channel Store, but not showing up in the Channel Store on devices or via Search on devices.

Environment

SDK

Direct Publisher

Answer

It takes approximately 24 hours after a new channel has been published for it to show up in the Channel Store and Search on devices.  

You can always add your channel to your device with the Vanity Access Code of the channel during the 24 hour period.

For partners who cannot find their recently-published channel within a category on-device: Ordering of channels within categories is calculated based on popularity, so you will likely not see it appear in a category until you acquire more installs and streaming hours. 

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