Google Play will start removing apps from the play store that are old and outdated, based on the API version the app is using. If the API version is two years old, it will be hidden.
You can view the whole story @ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/google-will-soon-hide-neglected-apps-in-the-play-store/!
So, @micahlt, keep the API updated.