Google Play Pre-Launch Policy Readiness Checklist & Self-Audit Tool

Self-Assessment Status

Critical Rejection Risk (4 critical items unresolved)

You have completed 0 of 10 compliance verification points. Review and resolve the remaining items before submission.

Readiness Score

Target API Level Compliance (targetSdkVersion >= 34)Technical & SDKCritical

New apps and updates submitted to Google Play must target Android 14 (API level 34) or higher.

Fix Guidance: Update your build.gradle / build.gradle.kts with compileSdk = 34 and targetSdk = 34.

14-Day / 20-Tester Closed Testing Completion (Personal Accounts)Closed TestingCritical

Personal developer accounts must have at least 20 testers opted in continuously for 14 full days before applying for production.

Fix Guidance: Verify via Play Console Dashboard that the closed testing task displays 14 complete days.

Data Safety Form Synchronized with All SDKsPolicy & PrivacyCritical

All embedded third-party libraries (AdMob, Firebase, Analytics, adjust, Facebook) must have their tracking declarations matched in the Data Safety form.

Fix Guidance: Audit all third-party SDK dependencies in your build and declare device IDs, approximate location, and crash analytics in the Data Safety section.

Reviewer App Access Credentials ProvidedTechnical & SDKCritical

If your app features authentication, working test login credentials must be configured under App access without requiring SMS OTP or 2FA.

Fix Guidance: Configure App Content > App access in Play Console with username, password, and bypass instructions.

HTTPS Privacy Policy URL with Specific Data DisclosuresPolicy & PrivacyHigh

A publicly accessible, non-broken HTTPS URL describing user data collection, retention, and third-party sharing.

Fix Guidance: Host a compliant privacy policy document and link it both in Google Play Console and inside the app settings.

In-App & Web Account Deletion PathwayPolicy & PrivacyHigh

If your app allows user account creation, you must provide both an in-app deletion button and an external web URL to request data deletion.

Fix Guidance: Add an account deletion form URL to App Content > Data Safety > Account deletion.

Foreground Service Permissions Declared with Valid Use CaseTechnical & SDKHigh

Apps targeting Android 14+ must declare specific foregroundServiceType attributes for every FOREGROUND_SERVICE permission in the AndroidManifest.xml.

Fix Guidance: Specify android:foregroundServiceType='dataSync|mediaPlayback|location' and complete the Play Console declaration form.

Android Vitals Within Acceptable ThresholdsTechnical & SDKHigh

Your user-perceived crash rate must be below 1.09% and user-perceived ANR rate below 0.47% to avoid production rejection and algorithmic demotion.

Fix Guidance: Review Quality > Android vitals in Play Console. Fix any top crashes before applying for production.

Store Listing Free of Metadata Spam & Prohibited TermsConsole & MetadataMedium

Title, icon, and descriptions must not contain 'Free', 'Best #1', download claims, all-caps keyword lists, or emoticons.

Fix Guidance: Audit your title (under 30 chars), short description (under 80 chars), and graphic assets against Google's metadata policy.

D-U-N-S and Payments Profile Character-for-Character MatchConsole & MetadataHigh

For organization accounts, the legal business name and registered address must exactly match the Dun & Bradstreet database.

Fix Guidance: Verify your legal name on D&B lookup before submitting Play Console verification documents.

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