Google Play Guidelines Update
September 9, 2026 • 2 sections changed
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The 'Choose a Google product' navigation list previously included 'GSOC Document Library Link' and ended with 'Pixelbook'. That entry has been removed, and two new products — 'Reserve with Google' and 'Files by Google' — have been added to the list. This means developers building for or integrating with these two products now have dedicated guideline sections available, while the GSOC document library link is no longer surfaced here. If your app targets either of these newly listed products, check their respective guideline pages for applicable policies.
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Within the Consumer section, the 'GSOC Document Library Link' entry has been removed and replaced with two new product entries: 'Reserve with Google' and 'Files by Google'. Previously these products were either absent or not directly linked from this section. Developers integrating with reservation workflows or file management features on Android should check whether the newly added guideline sections introduce specific requirements for their apps.
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BloggerFinanceStreamingGoogle Pixel BudsGoogle EarthGoogle MapsGmailGoogle SearchGoogle CalendarGoogle Docs EditorsBooksGoogle GroupsAndroid 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
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BloggerFinanceStreamingGoogle Pixel BudsGoogle EarthGoogle MapsGmailGoogle SearchGoogle CalendarGoogle Docs EditorsBooksGoogle GroupsAndroid XRYouTubeGoogle Home and NestWorkspace StudioTrendsAndroidSitesGoogle ChromeGoogle DriveGoogle CardboardGoogle NewsGoogle VoiceYouTube 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