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 to test your app.
- Closed Testing: Testing must be conducted through the "Closed Testing" track in the Console.
- 14 Consecutive Days: Testers must be "opted-in" (accepted the invite and kept the app installed) for 14 continuous days.
Important note: If a tester uninstalls the app or leaves the testing program before 14 days, the counter may reset or not be counted by Google.
How does TestersHub help?
Recruiting 12 people from your circle of friends and family is hard. At TestersHub, we created an exchange network: you test a fellow developer's app, and they test yours. It's a completely free win-win system.