Query/Search capability within the AppCenter based on App reputation

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Discussed in #2395

^{Originally posted by luizmichelin-cmyk January 17, 2026}
Hello all.
This one may be a simple one - would it be possible to add a sorting logic within the AppCenter so then users could search for Apps based on the number of positive reviews from users?
The idea isn't to "punish" any given publisher. It is just that, sometimes, users may be simply looking for something which they may not be completely familiar with and/or for a fast result and, depending on each case, the simplest Apps (so, suitable for all, or at least to the majority of users) may be the easiest/most suitable option.
For instance, I'm looking for a functional Wine alternative (just to give you an example), and although I may see lots of options to try, all of them seem to require professional training as a requirement to make them work.
For regular domestic users, this is rather cumbersome.
I spoke with another Elementary user who also struggles with the same aspect and the feedback I got is that "this is how it works these days... If you download one App and it doesn't achieve the results you hope to, uninstall it and pick the next one. One day you may find some that you may actually understand."
This isn't very encouraging.
In that sense, if a sorting logic could be added within the AppCenter so then users could narrow down the search criteria then it would simplify the overall system adoption.
Thanks everyone!