Google Play PolicyBytes - October 2025 policy updates
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DownloadHi, I'm Paul, part of the Developer Experience Team on the Play Store.
Thanks for joining me for this episode of Policy Bytes.
Today, I'll walk you through some important changes
designed to keep Google Play a safe and trusted platform
where developers can build thriving businesses
and users can enjoy apps with confidence.
We'll also go over a few key dates
to make sure you've got plenty of time to make any changes.
Let's start with our new policy, Age Restricted Content & Functionality.
This is an important update designed to help ensure the safety of children
and prevent them from accessing potentially harmful content on Google Play.
If your app facilitates matchmaking,
dating, gambling, games or contests using real money,
you're now required to use the "Restrict Minor Access" feature in Play Console
to block minors from accessing your app.
This new requirement will help ensure
that only age-appropriate users can access these type of apps.
Scan the QR code to learn more.
We've also clarified three existing policies:
Personal Loans, Health and Medical Functionalities and Subscriptions.
First, we've added new country-specific requirements
to our Personal Loans policy in India.
Our policy will align with a new list of approved digital lending apps
published by the Indian government.
This means that, to be eligible for a distribution on Google Play in India,
personal loan apps will now need to appear on the official government list,
in addition to meeting our existing policy requirements.
For more details on our current Financial Services policy,
you can scan the QR code below.
Next, we have an update for apps with Health and Medical Functionalities.
We're incorporating elements of the Medical Device Coordination Group
guidance for medical device apps targeting users in the EU.
We're updating the Help Center article
to guide developers in selecting the medical device category
and providing us with the required regulatory information.
After which, we'll add a medical device label
to clearly identify EU-certified medical device apps on Google Play,
sharing greater transparency with users.
Outside of this new requirement,
apps that are regulated as a medical device must continue to provide proof of approval,
clearance, or certification by the relevant authority upon request.
Other health and medical apps must include a clear disclaimer in their app description,
indicating the app isn't a medical device
and doesn't diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.
If this affects you,
please scan the QR code on your screen for more information.
Finally, we're updating our Subscriptions policy
with more guidance and clearer examples to help you avoid common compliance issues.
For more details on our Subscriptions policy,
scan the QR code below.
Aside from the policy updates mentioned,
we also have an important change regarding our appeals process.
We're introducing a 180-day appeal window for account terminations.
Why are we doing this?
This change will help discourage fraudulent activity,
which will free up our resources to focus on genuine cases
and give you faster, more efficient reviews.
Our data shows that most developers who successfully get their suspensions overturned
appeal well within this 180-day period.
Coming up next, here are the policies we've updated.
If that affects you,
make sure you're in compliance by the deadline.
For a full list of upcoming policy updates,
visit the link on your screen.
I strongly recommend taking a few minutes to review the full list
to give yourself plenty of time to comply with any updates affecting your app.
To learn more about our policies or Google Play in general,
visit Google Play Academy
for free courses on everything from understanding our Deceptive Behaviors policy
to running effective price experiments for in-app products.
Of course, you can also join our policy webinars
for an opportunity to ask your questions in our Q&A sessions.
Make sure you've opted into Google Play Updates in Play Console
to be invited to our next session,
or head directly to google/policywebinars
for a list of upcoming events.
Finally, if you need troubleshooting help,
stop by the Google Play Developer Help Community
to connect with other developers and certified product experts.
Our online forum is actively monitored by the Google Play team,
so it's a great place to find guidance or ask for help.
Keep an eye out for a series of featured posts
with important announcements and helpful tips
on how to resolve top issues and enforcement in the coming weeks.
You can find a link to the community
at the top left corner of our Help Center page.
That's all for now.
Thanks for watching and helping us make Google Play a safe, trustworthy platform.
See you next time.
Key Vocabulary (50)
toward
"Go to school."
belonging
"Cup of tea."
also
"You and me."
inside
"In the house."
specific
"That book."
Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
Used to indicate the starting point, source, or origin of something. It can describe a physical location, a point in time, or the person who sent or gave an item.
The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
An is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound. It functions to indicate a non-specific person or thing, similar to the number one.
Description
Paul Hua, from Regional Operations North America, Trust and Safety, Google Play, shares important updates from our October 2025 Google Play policy announcements. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction...
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