Play Store Readiness Checker
A complete pre-launch checklist before publishing to Google Play — store listing, policy, signing, testing, and release readiness, so nothing slips through.
- Final package settingsapplicationId, versionCode, and versionName are correct for launch.
- Release signingSigned with your upload key; Play App Signing enrolled.
- Not debuggableandroid:debuggable is false and logging is reduced in release.
- Target API OKYou target API 35, the Google Play rule for new apps as of June 2026.
- Shrink & obfuscateR8 minify and resource shrinking are on for release.
- Store listing completeTitle, short/full description, screenshots, and feature graphic are ready.
- App icon & brandingAdaptive icon set; no placeholder art.
- Privacy policy & Data SafetyPolicy URL set and Data Safety form completed accurately.
- Content ratingIARC questionnaire submitted; rating received.
- Permissions reviewedOnly necessary permissions; sensitive ones justified.
- Pricing & countriesDistribution countries, pricing, and device exclusions set.
- Pre-launch reportReviewed Play Console pre-launch crashes and warnings.
- Tested on real devicesCore flows verified across screen sizes and OS versions.
- Staged rollout readyStart at a small percentage and watch Vitals before 100%.
About Play Store Readiness Checker
A complete pre-launch checklist before publishing to Google Play — store listing, policy, signing, testing, and release readiness, so nothing slips through.
Play Store Readiness Checker is part of APKLint’s google play & compliance toolkit — Prep your listing, policies, and release for the store. It’s free to use and needs no account.
It’s a free reference — there’s nothing to upload and no account needed.
When to use Play Store Readiness Checker
- Best for
- A complete pre-launch pass before publishing to Google Play, store listing, policy, assets, and readiness together.
- Not the right tool for
- Not a code or binary tool; it is a publish-readiness checklist.
- What you get back
- A broad launch checklist spanning listing, policy, and technical readiness.
- How it differs from related APKLint tools
- It is wider than the Release Checklist, which focuses on the engineering build itself.
- Limitations
- A static checklist, last reviewed June 2026; confirm current Play policy in the Console.
How to use Play Store Readiness Checker
- Open the checklist — Everything you need to review is laid out in plain language.
- Work through each item — Check your app against every point on the list.
- Fix what's flagged — Update your manifest, build, or listing where needed.
- Re-verify before release — Run through it once more before you publish.
Why use APKLint
Every tool is free with no login and no paywall. Reasonable file and input limits keep the free service stable.
A clean, focused interface with no third-party ad banners cluttering your results.
No upload and no account needed.
No analysis engine — this is a browser-only checklist.
Start immediately — no account, login, or email required.
Runs in any modern browser, on desktop or mobile.
Frequently asked questions
What does Play Store Readiness Checker do?
A complete pre-launch checklist before publishing to Google Play — store listing, policy, signing, testing, and release readiness, so nothing slips through.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Every tool on APKLint is completely free, with no sign-up and no account.
Do I need to upload anything?
No. This is a free reference checklist you work through in your browser — there's nothing to upload and no file is analyzed.
Does it cover the latest Google Play requirements?
This is a static reference guide, last reviewed June 2026. Android and Google Play requirements change over time, so verify time-sensitive policy details in the Play Console before publishing.