For a device on Android 4.4.2, the most stable "top" download is generally Google Play Store version 33.1.16 Release Date:

For users still running Android 4.4.2 KitKat, maintaining access to the Google Play Store requires a specific approach due to Google's official end-of-support for this operating system version. While official updates have ceased, you can still manually download and install compatible APK (Android Package) files to keep your device functional. Compatible APK Versions for Android 4.4.2

Many modern apps (like YouTube or WhatsApp) no longer support Android 4.4.2. You may need to visit your "My Library" section in the Play Store to find the "last compatible version" of an app you previously owned.

Get the Play Store APK from a reputable source like APKMirror (run by the same team as Android Police) and only download the version explicitly labeled for Android 4.4+. Avoid sites with “top” in the name – they’re often clickbait ad farms.

Remember the golden rules:

Yes. Once you install a compatible version (v37.x on KitKat), the Play Store will auto-update itself within a week—but only to other v37.x builds, not to v40+.