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What is 20 Testers Requirement?

A mandatory policy introduced by Google in late 2023 requiring new personal developer accounts to have at least 20 opted-in testers for 14 continuous days.

The 20 Testers Requirement is the most significant hurdle for independent Android developers today.

Announced by Google Play in November 2023, the rule states: "Developers with personal accounts created after November 13, 2023, must meet specific testing requirements before they can make their app available on Google Play. You must run a closed test with at least 20 testers who have been opted-in for at least 14 days continuously."

The Difficulty

Finding 20 people with Android devices who are willing to click an opt-in link, download a pre-release app, and remember to open it regularly for two full weeks is incredibly difficult for indie developers without a large existing audience.

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