Google Play Guidelines Update
September 2, 2026 • 2 sections changed
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The 'Toolbar' product entry has been removed from the top-level 'Choose a Google product' navigation list. A new partial entry 'Phone ap' appears at the end, suggesting an in-progress addition (likely 'Phone app'). Developers who previously referenced Google Toolbar guidelines via this navigation will no longer find it listed here. The truncated entry may indicate further changes are pending.
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Within the Consumer section, 'Toolbar' has been removed as a listed product, and a new truncated entry 'Pixelbo' has appeared at the end — likely a partial addition of a new product such as 'Pixelbook' or similar. Developers building integrations or seeking guidelines for Google Toolbar under the Consumer category will need to find an alternative path. The truncated product name suggests this section may be mid-update.
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BloggerFinanceStreamingGoogle Pixel BudsGoogle EarthGoogle MapsGmailGoogle SearchGoogle CalendarGoogle Docs EditorsBooksGoogle GroupsGoogle DuoAndroid XRYouTubeGoogle Home and NestWorkspace StudioTrendsAndroidSitesGoogle ChromeGoogle DriveGoogle CardboardGoogle NewsGoogle VoiceGSOC Document Library LinkYouTube For Families HelpPixel PhoneGoogle TranslateGoogle ShoppingChromebookNik CollectionAdsGoogle PhotosGoogle OneGoogle Pixel TabletGoogle CastBusiness HomeGoogle FitYouTube TVPhone appPixelbookReserve with GoogleFiles by GoogleGoogle PayGoogle Fi WirelessGoogle StoreGoogle AssistantGoogle AccessibilityGoogle MessagesGoogle PlayGoogle TasksOpinion RewardsUser SecurityAndroid AutoGoogle ChatAndroid TVGoogle WalletYouTube MusicGoogle For FamiliesGoogle Food OrderingGemini AppsYouTube Studio App Help CenterGoogle Pixel WatchFitbit Ace LTEChrome Web StoreGoogle TVARWazeContactsSnapseedGoogle WifiGoogle HealthGoogle Workspace IndividualMy MapsGoogle Kids SpaceWear OS by GoogleTravelGoogle KeepGoogle FiberPixel CameraPhotomathGboard