Before you publish your app to the Google Play Store, double-check these important points to ensure your app gets approved smoothly and offers a great user experience:
✅ Play Store-Ready App: Final Checklist
🔐 1. Privacy Policy (Required!)
- Hosted on a public URL (like your website or Firebase Hosting)
- Linked in your Play Console > App Content section
- Covers data collection, third-party SDKs, AdMob, analytics, etc.
🧾 2. About Us Page
- Clearly states the developer’s identity
- Describes your app’s purpose honestly
- Optional: add version info and app icon
📬 3. Contact Page
- Must have a working email (Play Store requires it!)
- Include only professional or team email (e.g.,developer@7softsky.com)
- Optional: include phone number or feedback form
⚠️ 4. Disclaimer
- Protects you legally from misuse of content
- Example: “All content is for educational purposes only.”
🔒 5. Permissions
- Only ask for what your app needs
- If no permissions are used, skip requesting them!
- Mention usage in your privacy policy
✅ Technical Checks
- No crashes on launch
- Smooth navigation between pages
- No broken links (especially for web pages in WebViews)
- Minimal permissions (don’t request what you don’t need)
- Follow Material Design for good UI/UX
🧠 Additional Must-Haves for 2025
| Item | Why It’s Important |
|---|---|
| ✅ Material Design UI | Google expects modern UI/UX |
| ✅ No crashing or blank screens | Apps are reviewed for stability |
| ✅ App icon & screenshots | Required for Play Store listing |
| ✅ App version & package name | Clearly track your releases |
| ✅ App Content → Data Safety form | Fill it in the Play Console or you’ll get rejected |
✅ Google Play Console Checklist
- Proper App icon & screenshots
- Short & full app description
- Content rating questionnaire completed
- Privacy policy URL added
- Target SDK 33+ (as of 2025)
- Signed release build (AAB format)
🧭 Pro Tip from 7SoftSky Developer
“A simple app with clear purpose, clean code, and legal pages is more likely to be approved and trusted by users.”
💬 Expert Tip: Include Version + Developer Info in the App
📝 Final Advice
Before uploading your app to the Play Store:
- Test all activities and links (About, Contact, WebViews)
- Ensure content is not copied and free from violations
- Check spelling, branding, and legal clarity
- Add an exit confirmation dialog for a more polished feel
- Use copy-paste protected WebView if loading legal text
