12 Testers Rule
Everything you need to know about the 2023 policy change.
What changed?
In November 2023, Google announced significant changes for personal developer accounts created after that date. The goal is to increase app quality and reduce store spam.
The Requirements
- Minimum of 12 testers: You must recruit at least 12 people.
- Closed Testing: Testing must be conducted through the "Closed Testing" track.
- 14 Consecutive Days: Testers must keep the app installed for 14 continuous days.
Important note: If a tester uninstalls early, the counter may reset.
How does Testers Community help?
We created an exchange network: you test a fellow developer's app, and they test yours. It's a free win-win system.