App testing requirements for new personal developer accounts - Play Console Help
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In November 2023, we're changing the requirements for publishing new apps on Google Play, to help developers to test their app, identify issues, get feedback, and ensure that everything is ready befor

…you must run a closed test for your app with a minimum of 20 testers who have been opted-in for at least the last 14 days continuously.

  • @aluminium@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2•8 months ago

    Wow, as a small App developer this seems like a really unnecessary and arbitrary roadblock! I personally am 100% cool with smaller Apps having bugs and whatnot - it happens! As long as no sensitive information is involved.

    Also from my experience (this could be down to my specific App though) most issues after publishing came up with phones running a specific vendor Android skins that behave differently than stock, something thats on Google to fix or prevent!