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Wherever you choose to distribute your apps, Google supports you in your developer journey. Review the guides to understand your account options and potential fees.

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Distribute on and outside Google Play

Google Play automatically registers 99% of apps. Use Play Console to manually register remaining apps or those distributed outside Google Play.

Timeline

We're announcing these changes early and incorporating developer feedback to help keep the Android ecosystem safe and sustainable.

Milestone	Details
August 2026	Developer APIs, limited distribution accounts, and power user advanced flow launch.
September 30, 2026	Regional deadline in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand for participating app stores.
2027 and beyond	Global rollout for all certified Android devices.

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Android developer verification

To protect users from malware and scams, Android has launched Android developer verification, a program that verifies developers identities.