[Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news.md.txt) # Accelerating your insights with faster, smarter monetization data and recommendations 2 min read ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/260127_Header_f185aadec0_1z9RfX.webp) 29 Jan 2026 [![View Phalene Gowling's profile](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Phalene_Gowling_0adca8708d_Z1EF0vK.webp)](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/phalene-gowling.md.txt) [Phalene Gowling](https://developer.android.com/blog/authors/phalene-gowling.md.txt) Product Manager To build a thriving business on Google Play, you need more than just data **--**you need a clear path to action. Today, we're announcing a suite of upgrades to the Google Play Console and beyond, giving you greater visibility into your financial performance and specific, data-backed steps to improve it. From new, actionable recommendations to more granular sales reporting, here's how we're helping you maximize your ROI. ### **New: Monetization insights and recommendations** *Launch Status: Rolling out today* The**Monetize with Play** overview page is designed to be your ultimate command center. Today, we are upgrading it with a new dynamic insights section designed to **give you a clearer view of your revenue drivers.** ![VOP+Recos (1).gif](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/VOP_Recos_1_bd2692dea8_ZQCUd8.webp) This new insights carousel highlights the visible and invisible value Google Play delivers to your bottom line -- including recovered revenue. Alongside these insights, you can now track these critical signals alongside your core performance metrics: - **Optimize conversion:** Track your new **Cart Conversion Rate**. - **Reduce churn:** Track cancelled subscriptions over time. - **Optimize pricing:** Monitor your Average Revenue Per Paying User (ARPPU). - **Increase buyer reach:** Analyze how much of your engaged audience convert to buyers. **But we aren't just showing you the data -- we're helping you act on it** . Starting today, Play Console will surface customized, **actionable recommendations** . If there are relevant opportunities -- for example, a high churn rate -- we will suggest specific, high-impact steps to help you reach your next monetization goal. Recommendations include effort levels and estimated ROI (where available), helping you prioritize your roadmap based on actual business value. [Learn more](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/16770947). ![Recos.png](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Recos_6dfb8fc9ad_ZizgHu.webp) ### **Granular visibility: Sales Channel reporting** * * *Launch Status: Recently launched* We recently rolled out new **Sales Channel data** in your financial reporting. This allows you to attribute revenue to specific surfaces - including your app, the Play Store, and platforms like Google Play Games on PC. For native-PC game developers and media \& entertainment subscription businesses alike, this granularity allows you to calculate the precise ROI of your cross-platform investments and understand exactly which channels are driving your growth. [Learn more](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/6135870#zippy=%2Cestimated-sales). ![20_download.webp](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/20_download_db73ac8ea3_DBTK2.webp) ### **Operational efficiency: The Orders API** *Launch Status: Available now* The [**Orders API**](https://developers.google.com/android-publisher/api-ref/rest/v3/orders) provides programmatic access to one-time and recurring order transaction details. If you haven't integrated it yet, this API allows you to ingest real-time data directly into your internal dashboards for faster reconciliation and improved customer support. ![orders.png](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/orders_5f9d1f0786_zBszS.webp) Feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive: ***Level Infinite (Tencent)**says the API "works so well that we want every app to use it."* ### **Continuous improvements towards objective-led reporting** You've told us that the biggest challenge isn't just accessing data, but connecting the dots across different metrics to see the full picture. We're enhancing reporting that goes beyond data dumps to provide straightforward, actionable insights that help you reach business objectives faster. Our goal is to create a more cohesive product experience centered around **your** **objectives**. By shifting from static reporting to dynamic, goal-orientated tools, we're making it easier to track and optimize for revenue, conversion rates, and churn. These updates are just the beginning of a transformation designed to help you turn data into measurable growth. 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