Before submitting your app, check these points. Google Play rejects many apps for weak functionality, privacy mismatches, or incomplete store information.
โ GOOGLE PLAY APPROVAL CHECKLIST
1. App works fully
- No crashes, broken screens, or placeholder content.
- The app must offer real functionality, not just a WebView wrapper.
2. Release build is ready
- Use a signed release build.
- Disable debug logging.
- Set debuggable false.
- Test on at least one phone and one tablet.
3. Package and version
- Use a permanent package name.
- Increase the version code for every upload.
- Upload as an Android App Bundle (.aab).
4. Store listing
- Clear app name, short description, and full description.
- No keyword stuffing or false claims.
- Add app icon, feature graphic, and real screenshots.
5. Privacy and data safety
- Add a working public privacy policy URL.
- Complete the Data safety section accurately.
- Declare all data collected, used, shared, or sent by SDKs.
6. Permissions
- Request only permissions the app truly needs.
- Explain sensitive permissions in the app and listing.
- Remove unused permissions and SDKs.
7. Content rating and target audience
- Complete the content rating questionnaire honestly.
- Set correct age group and target audience.
- Do not mislead about content or features.
8. Testing before production
- Test internal, closed, and open tracks.
- Check login, payments, notifications, offline mode, and permissions.
- Check both small and large screens.
9. Backend and services
- Ensure APIs, servers, and payment systems are production-ready.
- Protect API keys and secrets.
- Handle network errors clearly.
10. Policy compliance
- No impersonation, spam, misleading claims, or copied content.
- Follow Google Play Developer Policy Center rules.
๐ Official links
Google Play Developer Policy Center:
https://play.google/developer-content-policy/
Publish your app checklist:
https://developer.android.com/studio/publish/
Google Play Console:
https://developer.android.com/distribute/console
Google Play policies overview:
https://developer.android.com/distribute/play-policies
๐ Most common rejection reasons
App has minimum functionality or only loads a website.
Privacy policy is missing, dead, or does not match app behavior.
Data safety form does not match SDKs or permissions.
App uses placeholder text, fake screenshots, or another appโs branding.
App crashes during review or lacks basic error handling.
Google requires apps to provide a functional user experience, accurate Data safety disclosures, and compliance with Core App Quality guidelines. Android also recommends a signed release build, disabled debug logging, and testing on target devices before publishing.
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