Disclaimer: Policy summaries and Key Considerations are overviews only; always refer to the full policy for compliance. The full policy takes precedence in case of conflict.
Policy Summary
Apps must be stable, functional, and provide meaningful content. We don't allow apps that crash, have no purpose, or offer a poor user experience. Please review the full policy to ensure compliance.
Full Policy
Apps should provide a stable, responsive, and engaging user experience. Apps that crash, do not have the basic degree of adequate utility as mobile apps, lack engaging content, or exhibit other behavior that is not consistent with a functional and engaging user experience are not allowed on Google Play.
COLLAPSE ALL EXPAND ALL
1. Limited Functionality and Content
We do not allow apps that only have limited functionality and content.
- Apps that are static without app-specific functionalities, for example, text only or PDF file apps
- Apps with very little content and that do not provide an engaging user experience, for example, single wallpaper apps
- Apps that are designed to do nothing or have no function
2. Broken Functionality
We don’t allow apps that crash, force close, freeze, or otherwise function abnormally.
Examples of common violations
- Apps that don’t install
- Apps that install, but don’t load
- Apps that load, but are not responsive
Key Considerations
| Do | Don't |
| Test your app thoroughly to prevent crashes and bugs. | Don't publish apps that have very little user functionality. |
| Ensure your app provides unique and meaningful functionality. | Don't publish apps that don't install or install but don't load or respond to the user. |
| Focus on a seamless and intuitive user experience. |
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