Google plans to clean up Play Store from low-quality apps

Google is starting to fight against low-quality apps that are currently available in the Play Store. The tech giant has updated its spam and minimum functionality policy to remove or restrict access to apps that do not meet basic functionality and quality requirements.

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The updated policy comes into force on 31 August 2024.

Google has a fairly rigorous process for reviewing Android apps before they are published on the Play Store.

Google recently updated its spam and minimal functionality policies to ensure that apps currently available on the Play Store provide a quality user experience.

Google clearly states that apps should provide a consistent user experience. This means that apps that crash constantly, don't have enough content to keep users interested, or don't offer any useful functionality will be removed from the Play Store.

Google explains that companies are at the highest risk of violating the new policy:

• Apps consisting of only text
• Apps with a single background image
• Apps that do not install or download after installation
• Apps that do not respond to user actions

Source: Google