Upcoming Android and Google Play deadlines
Our platform and policies constantly evolve to improve the user experience and create a safer ecosystem. This page is updated with the latest information about these policies, including any changes you may be required to make. Thanks for keeping your apps and games up to date.
Timeline
| Date | Policy Update |
|---|---|
| July 2023 | Apps must comply with Exact Alarm Permission policy update. |
| August 2023 |
Apps must comply with the Target API policy (apps must target API 31 or newer to stay available and API 33 to submit). New apps must use Play Billing Library 5 or newer. Developers offering alternative billing in South Korea must use alternative billing APIs. You can request an optional extension before deadline. Apps must comply with Device and Network Abuse policy for foreground service permission. |
November 2023 | App updates must use Play Billing Library 5 or newer. |
| December 2023 | Apps must comply with User Data - Account Deletion policy update. |
| January 2024 |
Migrate from SafetyNet Attestation to Play Integrity API. Timeline extended from June 2023 to January 2024. New apps must use monetization.subscriptions APIs to manage subscriptions catalog. |
| May 2024 | All apps must use monetization.subscriptions APIs to manage subscriptions catalog. |
| January 2025 | SafetyNet Attestation will be turned off. Timeline extended from June 2024 to January 2025. |
Featured changes
Comply with July policy updates
We’re updating Google Play policies related to expanded Play Console Requirements, Financial Services for Blockchain-based content, and more. Deadlines start August 1, though some policies have longer grace periods.
Past deadlines
Comply with April policy updates
We’re updating Google Play policies related to User Data - Account Deletion, Device Network Abuse, and more. Deadlines start April 5, though some policies have longer grace periods.