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.
Google Play Developer Policy Center

Timeline

Date Policy Update
Aug 2021 New apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30)
New apps and games must publish with the Android App Bundle
New apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer
Sep 2021 All apps must comply with the July policy updates
Existing apps must comply with Payments policy update. A 6-month extension can be requested
Oct 2021 All apps must comply with the July policy updates related to User Data, Ads, Permissions, and Device and Network Abuse policies.
Nov 2021 Updates to existing apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer
Existing apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30) for new app updates
Apr 2022 All apps must comply with the User Data policy related to the new safety section on Google Play
We’ve shared more details to help developers get prepared for the upcoming safety section. This feature is a simple way for you to showcase your app’s privacy and security practices, as well as explain what data may be collected and why.
Help Center Guide Blog
Our updated Play Payments Policy takes effect for existing apps on September 30, 2021. Developers who need more time can request a 6-month extension.
Help Center Request Form
We’re updating Google Play Policies related to user data, advertising ID functionality, and store listing and promotion requirements. We’re also clarifying a few other policies. Compliance deadlines start September 1, unless otherwise noted.
Policy Center Blog Policybytes Video
Starting August 2, 2021, all new apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer. By November 1, 2021, all updates to existing apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer.
More info Migration guide
After August 2021, all new apps and games will be required to publish with the Android App Bundle format. New apps and games must use Play Asset Delivery or Play Feature Delivery to deliver assets or features that exceed a download size of 150MB. Private enterprise apps are not subject to this requirement.
More info
When you upload an app bundle or APK, it needs to meet Google Play’s target API level requirements. By August 2021, new apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30). By November 2021, all apps that are being updated must target at least Android 11 (API level 30). Until then, new apps and app updates must target at least Android 10 (API level 29). Wear OS apps are not subject to these new requirements.
More info

Past deadlines

Starting November 1, 2020, all apps that use in-app subscriptions must support Account Hold and Restore. At the same time, all subscriptions will be automatically opted into Pause and Resubscribe unless these features are proactively turned off in Google Play Console.
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