Check Google's requirements
For personal developer accounts created after November 13, 2023, Google requires at least twelve testers opted in continuously for 14 days before applying for production access. Approval is not automatic.
Google Play closed testing
Organise participants. Keep useful feedback.
TesterPayKit supports tasks and feedback. Before starting, establish whether enough suitable people can take part.
Google decides on production access. Participant availability, engagement and a successful review each need separate evidence.
Plan with your own people
Share your opt-in link with suitable participants. Check official opt-in counts and test status in Play Console.
Organise feedback
Describe specific tasks. An SDK adds reporting and available session context; feedback assignments can also work without one.
Enquire about additional participants
We check needs and availability. Twelve immediately available testers, replacement participants or a particular approval date are not promised.
Turn feedback into follow-up
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Set a task
Describe what to try and the feedback you need.
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Invite your own participants
Share the task with your team, friends or community. Review applications and select suitable people.
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Report, review, retest
Testers give feedback. You work through reports and ask them to check specific changes.
Ask about additional testers
Tell us your audience, devices, language and timing. We check whether suitable people can be recruited. We do not currently promise an immediately available tester pool, fixed recruitment times or a guaranteed participant count.