When searching for "Google Play Store APK Android 4.4.4 -NEW," you aren't looking for the version used on a Pixel 8. You are looking for the final stable build that supports API Level 19 (KitKat).

Finding a working Google Play Store APK for Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Support capped at version 23.30.99 . Versions beyond this will likely cause "No connection" or crash errors.

Step 1 — Understand required components The Play Store requires Google Play Services and Google Services Framework (and sometimes Google Account Manager). You cannot just install the Play Store APK alone and expect full functionality.