Android Play Store Launch Checklist (2026)

1) Policy and trust readiness
- Data Safety answers match app behavior
- Privacy policy URL is live and accurate
- Data sharing and SDK usage are documented
- User support contact is visible

2) Permissions and consent
- Only required permissions are requested
- Permission prompts appear at feature use time
- Denial states are handled cleanly

3) App quality checks
- No critical crashes in common flows
- Startup and key action latency is acceptable
- Error states have user-friendly handling
- Release build tested on low-memory devices

4) Listing quality
- Store listing text matches app behavior
- Screenshots represent real app state
- Category and audience selection is accurate

5) Release control
- Staged rollout enabled
- Monitoring dashboard prepared
- Rollback plan prepared