Target API 36: For apps submitted from 31 August 2026, Google Play requires new apps and updates to target Android 16 (API level 36) or higher. Always verify the current Play policy before submission.
Public resources
Apps
Application portfolio and categories.
Open ↗Privacy
Privacy policy resource.
Open ↗Support
Public support channel.
Open ↗Account deletion
External account deletion request.
Open ↗Terms
General terms of use.
Open ↗Publishing checklist
- Target the required API level and test on current Android versions.
- Complete Play Console App content declarations and Data Safety accurately.
- Use a privacy policy that matches the exact app and every relevant SDK.
- If accounts exist, implement account deletion in-app and through the external web resource.
- Provide reviewer access when restricted features require sign-in.
- Review permissions and sensitive APIs for necessity and policy compliance.
- For child-directed apps, review Google Play Families requirements and every SDK before release.
This page is a developer resource, not a replacement for Google Play policies.