Starting on November 1, 2022, existing apps that don’t target an API level within two years of the latest major Android release version will not be available for discovery or installation for new users with devices running Android OS versions higher than apps’ target API level.
Today, as part of Google Play’s latest policy updates, we are taking additional steps to protect users from installing apps that may not have the latest privacy and security features by expanding our target level API requirements. For exact timelines, please refer to this Help Center article.Ĭurrent target API Level requirements for new apps and app updates New apps and app updates that don’t meet this requirement cannot be published on Google Play. We currently require new apps and app updates to target an Android API level within one year of the latest major Android OS version release. To ensure users realize the full benefits of these advances-and to maintain the trusted experience people expect on Google Play-we collaborate with developers to ensure their apps work seamlessly on newer Android versions. In addition to the Google Play features and policies that are central to providing a safe experience for users, each Android OS update brings privacy, security, and user experience improvements. This is an ongoing process and we're always working on ways to improve app safety across the ecosystem.
Google Play helps our developer community distribute the world's most innovative and trusted apps to billions of people. Posted by Krish Vitaldevara, Director, Product Management
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