Google Play Policy Update: Apps now only need 12 Testers now instead of 20

General Discussion
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Hello Guys
I’ve noticed a possible update to Google Play’s 20 testers for 14 days policy, and it could mean some changes for app developers. Starting 11th December 2024, the Play Console now displays:

“Run your closed test with at least 12 testers for at least 14 days continuously.”

This could be a bug or a genuine policy change from Google. While there hasn’t been an official announcement, it seems like the requirement has shifted from 20 testers to just 12 testers for the same 14-day duration.

What does it mean for developers ?

I really don’t think there will be much change for the developers. Yeah we can get 12 testers easily and this can help us in starting the 14 days counter soon. But it doesn’t mean we will get production access if you have 12 testers for your app. I have seen apps with more than 80+ testers get production access rejected during “20 testers for 14 days” policy. So I don’t think getting production access might get easier now. Lets see how it goes.

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I also wrote a medium blog on the same:

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I wish I could read a short summary somewhere. Have always hated readin thew new policies that become longer and longer. But sometime they become trickier too.