Google Play’s new policy will remove apps that crash or malfunction starting August 31. Learn how to ensure your app meets these guidelines and stays on the platform.
➜ Thorough Testing: Eliminate errors before release.
➜ Seek User Feedback: Listen and continuously improve.
Focus on quality to keep your app on Google Play! Here are specific recommendations to ensure your app meets the new rules:
1. Thorough Testing
- Automated Testing: Utilize automated testing tools for unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
- Manual Testing: Test the app manually on different devices and OS versions to ensure it works well in various environments.
- Performance Testing: Conduct load and performance tests to ensure the app does not crash or encounter severe performance issues under high load.
2. Seek User Feedback
- Internal Testing: Release a beta version to internal users for testing and feedback.
- Public Testing: Use Google Play’s open testing channels to involve more users in testing and provide feedback.
- User Ratings and Reviews: Monitor user reviews and ratings on Google Play, respond promptly to feedback, and fix issues.
3. Continuous Improvement
- Regular Updates: Release regular updates to fix known issues and enhance user experience.
- Monitoring Tools: Use crash reporting tools (like Firebase Crashlytics) and analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to monitor app performance.
- User Support: Provide effective user support channels to promptly resolve issues faced by users.
4. Attention to Detail
- UI/UX Design: Ensure the app interface is user-friendly and provides a good user experience, minimizing the potential for user errors.
- Code Quality: Maintain high code quality standards through code reviews and refactoring to reduce potential crash risks.

By following these steps, you can significantly improve your app’s quality and avoid removal from Google Play due to crashes, freezes, or malfunctions. Focus on user experience and quality improvements to ensure your app remains competitive in the market.