ClosedTestBefore you click Apply for production, go through this list. Every point comes from Google's testing requirements page. Items marked (our advice) are routines we recommend, not Google rules.
Testers
- At least 12 testers are opted in to your closed test.
- They have been opted in continuously for the preceding 14 days.
- No counted tester opted out and back in with a gap. (The 14 days must be consecutive.)
- You have a buffer above 12 (our advice). See what to do when a tester drops out.
Engagement and feedback
- Testers received clear instructions and a feedback channel.
- Testers used the main features of the app. Write down which features nobody tried.
- You kept a record of the feedback, because you must summarize it in the form. Use the feedback record template.
- You can describe how feedback was collected (a form, email, a group, Play Console's Testing feedback page).
App quality and policy
Google says review is not a troubleshooting step, and it points to four common areas:
- App content and features, including monetization, follow Google Play policies.
- Target age group and content rating match your real audience.
- The app is stable: no crashes, broken functions or missing screens. Google also offers a pre-launch report to find issues early.
- If your app needs a login, you gave valid, working credentials in Play Console. See login details for Google's review.
Your answers
The form has three parts. Draft your answers in a document first. The questionnaire guide explains each question.
- About your closed test: how easy it was to recruit testers; whether testers used all features and behaved like real users; a summary of the feedback.
- About your app: a specific target audience, your value proposition, an honest install estimate.
- About your production readiness: what you changed because of the test, and how you decided the app is ready.
When you apply
- Apply on the Dashboard in Play Console.
- Do not remove testers right away (our advice).
- Expect the review to take seven days or less, sometimes longer.
If Google asks you to keep testing, see what to do next. The free production readiness checker can help you score your preparation.
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