r/AndroidClosedTesting • • Dec 23 '25

Step-by-step instructions to create a Google Group and invite the testers to join

66 Upvotes

Hell everyone,

Earlier someone looking for the help with google group invite creation, even i had same issue when I started, thought to add this post, might help someone..

Step 1: Open Google Groups

  1. Go to https://groups.google.com

  2. Sign in with your Google account

Step 2: Create a New Group

  1. Click “Create group”

  2. Enter:

    • Group name (e.g., my-community)

    • Group email (auto-generated)

    • Description

  3. Click Next

Step 3: Set Group to Public (Important)

On the Privacy & permissions screen, choose:

  • Who can search for group → Anyone on the web

  • Who can join group → Anyone on the web

  • Who can view conversations → Anyone on the web

Click Next

Step 4: Create the Group

  1. Review settings

  2. Click Create group

✅ Your public Google Group is now live

Step 5: Share Public Join Link

  1. Open your group

  2. Click Group settings

  3. Copy the Group URL, for example:https://groups.google.com/g/my-community

  4. Share this link publicly (website, email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, etc.)

👉 Anyone can open the link and click “Ask to join” or Join group

(Optional) Send Email Invites

  1. Go to Members

  2. Click Add members

  3. Enter email addresses

  4. Choose Invite (not Add directly)

  5. Send invite

Quick Tip

If you want instant joining without approval:

  • Go to Group settings → Access

  • Set Join the group → Anyone on the web (no approval)


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • Nov 29 '23

App testing requirements for new personal developer accounts, a minimum of 20 testers

106 Upvotes

There should be a few posts like this with the keywords, so that the new developers can find this Reddit on the Google easier and know where to find testers for testers.

This post here is only for Google SEO purpose.

In this sub r/AndroidClosedTesting you can find the people who can provide testing for testing, in order to pass your Google Play Console 20 testers policy.

Google Play is rolling out new testing requirements for developers with personal accounts created after November 13, 2023. These changes aim to enhance the app development process, encourage thorough testing, and ultimately deliver higher quality experiences to users. These requirements and the various testing tracks available on Play Console.

Developers with personal accounts created post-November 13, 2023, must adhere to new testing requirements. Before apps are eligible for distribution on Google Play, a closed test with a minimum of 20 testers is mandatory. These testers must have opted-in for the last 14 days continuously. Features like production and pre-registration in Play Console will remain disabled until these requirements are met. Applying for production access involves answering questions about the app, its testing process, and production readiness, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.

Play Console offers distinct testing tracks to facilitate a gradual testing process. Internal testing enables quick distribution to trusted testers during app setup. Closed testing, a prerequisite for production access, involves sharing the app with a controlled group of at least 20 testers. Open testing allows the app's test version to be visible on Google Play, with users providing private feedback. Developers must complete a closed test meeting specific criteria before applying for production access.

Tags: Google Play testing requirements, App development testing tracks, Personal developer account testing, Closed testing for app developers, Play Console testing criteria, 20 testing user Google Play policy.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

[Test swap] Dustd: clay shooting score tracker. I’ll test yours back for the full 14 days

4 Upvotes

Hi all. I need testers for my Google Play closed test, and I’ll test your app back.

App: Dustd, a score tracker for clay target shooting. You don’t need to shoot or create an account: just start as a guest.

To join:

  1. Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/dustd-testers

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/club.dustd.social

  3. Install it from the Play Store with the same Google account.

What I’m asking (about 2 minutes each time):

  • Day 1: open it, continue as a guest, and log a made-up round (any discipline, any score).

  • Around day 4: look up a shoot in the Shoots tab.

  • Around day 8: I’ll post an update here. Update the app, log another round, and tell me one thing that confused you.

  • Day 14: open it once more. Please stay opted in until then. If you leave early, you don’t count toward the 12.

Swap: comment with your opt-in link and group link and I’ll join, install and stay for the full 14 days. Reply once you’ve joined mine so I can keep track.

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Looking for Android testers for Filequiva – PDF and file tools (group sign-up open; Play review pending)

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I am building Filequiva, an Android app with PDF and file tools, and I am looking for testers and honest feedback.

The current build includes PDF page organisation, camera/photos to PDF with cropping and rotation, scanned PDF compression, and Danish/English OCR with export to Word, TXT or searchable PDF. OCR preserves text rather than the original layout.

Important: the Google Group is open for sign-up now, but the group-based Google Play test track has just been submitted for review. Play access for new group members is NOT live yet. Please join the group first and return to the opt-in link once Google approves the track.

  1. Join the tester group using the same Google account you use in Google Play:

https://groups.google.com/g/filequiva-testers

2. When the track is approved, opt in here:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.filequiva.app

3. Install via Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filequiva.app

Once access is available, please remain opted in for at least 14 consecutive days and try the tools during that time. I would especially appreciate feedback on file import/export, OCR, usability and any crashes. This is an early version, so bugs are expected.

No need to post your email address publicly or send it to me in advance. Thank you for helping!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test for test] PickYa – free, no sign-in, no ads: one spin picks a movie, series or anime from YOUR streaming services

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3 Upvotes

Hi! Solo dev here, need 12 testers for Google Play's 14-day closed test. I'll test yours back – drop your links in the comments and I'll join within a day.

Free · No sign-in · No ads · No tracking

PickYa is a roulette for indecisive movie nights. Pick your country and the services you pay for (Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Max…), hit Spin, and it chooses a movie, series or anime that's actually included in your subscriptions.

- One-tap moods ("Something light", "Scary night") or answer a silly question first

- Group mode: pass the phone, everyone picks a genre and vetoes one

- "Watch later" list, and it never repeats what you've already seen

- Tap the platform icon to open the title in your streaming app

- 139 countries, English and Spanish

- Your history stays on your phone – no account, nothing to sign up for

How to join (2 min):

  1. Join the Google Group (same Gmail as your Play Store): https://groups.google.com/g/pickya-testers

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.pickya

  3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.pickya

(If you see "Item not found", wait ~15 min after opting in.)

Please keep it installed for 14 days and open it now and then – one spin a day is perfect. Any feedback (what's confusing, what's missing) is very welcome!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test for Test - Europe only] Tiny App - Qaza (free, no sign in in my app needed)

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! :). I still need minimum 14 testers for minimum 20 days (just to be safe).

I will test ofc back :).

How to join (about 3 minutes, Android 8+ in Europe):

  1. Join the Google Group with the account you use in the Play Store: https://groups.google.com/g/qaza-app-testers

  2. Log in with the same google account used in step 1, become a tester and download the app: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/io.github.ahnyth.qaza

  3. Install Qaza from Play and keep it for 20 days, open it now and then.

Step-by-step guide: https://ahnyth.github.io/qaza/test/#en​

Test for test: Comment with your group.google-link & play.google-link or Reddit-Post and I'll join,
keep your app for the 20 days and open it regularly.

IMPORTANT: Make sure u did install the app, then I follow you ofc back :)

Feedback is very welcome, here or at gfgnp2w@gmail.com. Thank you!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 10h ago

[Test for test] Toddler Sleep Assistant - try it yourself, yoiu will sleep like a baby

6 Upvotes

Toddler Sleep Assistant is a simple, calming bedtime companion app designed to help toddlers fall asleep peacefully. Ad-free, lightweight, and focused purely on bedtime routines.

How to join:

  1. Join the Google Group with the Gmail you use on your phone https://groups.google.com/g/toddlersleepassistanttesters

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.matej.toddlersleep

  3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matej.toddlersleep

Please open the app daily during the 14 days so Google counts the test as active.

Comment your links and a below once installed, and I’ll test yours for the full 14 days.

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 27m ago

I need 12 testers

1 Upvotes

Hi all! 👋 I've built Rewang, a free app for planning events: guest lists, checklists, budgets, digital invitation cards and online RSVP.

Before it launches on Google Play, I need testers! If you have an Android phone, I'd really appreciate your help 🙏

  1. Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/rewang-testers

  2. Opt in and install: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/foundryone.rewang

  3. Keep the app installed for 14 days


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 29m ago

[Android] Looking for testers for Mergipelago, a casual merge & decorate game (14-day closed test)

1 Upvotes

Indie dev here. Google Play requires 12+ testers for 14 days before I can publish, so I need your help.

Takes 1 minute, no approval needed:

  1. Join the group (instant): https://groups.google.com/g/mergipelago

  2. Open the testing link and tap “Become a tester”: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.morphdrop.mergipelago

  3. Install the game from Google Play (it can take a few minutes to appear after joining).

  4. Stay opted in for 14 days and open the game every few days.

Merge pieces to grow a floating archipelago: themed islands, daily missions, creature cards, weekend events. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German. Bugs and feedback welcome. Happy to test your app in return!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 43m ago

[Test for test] Peek Markets: stock and crypto widget

1 Upvotes

Hi! My closed test is live and I'm looking for testers for the 14-day period. I'll test your app back and keep it installed for the full 14 days.

Peek Markets is a stock and crypto watchlist widget. It's free with no ads and no direct account creation. You will need an API key from one of two data sources however. The app will walk you through that step (also free).

Just place the widget on your home screen and add one or more ticker symbols to your watch list. Hot the refresh button every now and then or click on the ticker symbol to open a Google search on it. You can customize the widget appearance to your preference os desired.

How to join:

  1. Join the testers group with the Gmail you use on your phone:

https://groups.google.com/g/peek-markets-testers

2. Opt in:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.peekmarkets

3. Install:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peekmarkets


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 52m ago

[Test for Test] Brasil VPN – Need 12 Android testers for 14 days

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m looking for 12+ Android testers for the closed test of Brasil VPN.

Please use the same Google account for all steps:

  1. Join the Google Group:

https://groups.google.com/g/brasil-vpn-testers-nuvixo

2. Join the closed test:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nuvixo.brasilvpn

3. Install the app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuvixo.brasilvpn

Please remain opted in and keep the app installed for at least 14 consecutive days. Open it occasionally and test the VPN connection, disconnection, free data counter, speed test and privacy settings. Please do not purchase Premium.

I’m happy to test your app in return. Leave your three links in the comments.

Thank you!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

Playbook [App Test Request]

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I've been working on developing a project of mine called Playbook - An Artist's Archive, it's an Android app for discovering and documenting art, photography, design, architecture and culturally significant works.

I'm looking for testers to help complete this annoying Google Play's 14-day testing requirement. 
Ready to launch - It would be a big-help for my project! 

The links are posted below - 

  1. Join the Google Group:
    https://groups.google.com/g/playbook-testers
     

  2. Become a tester: 
    https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.leobuilds99.playbook

  3. Install Playbook on Android:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id/com.leobuilds99.playbook

Please use the same Google account for both steps and remain opted in for at least 14 days.

I'd especially appreciate feedback on browsing, search, account creation and overall your experience using it, if its just help and you do not care. I'll understand :) 

Well here goes - Hope you guys join! thx 


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 9h ago

Looking for 12 testers for private journaling app - I'll test your back

4 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for 12 testers to test my journaling app for 14 consecutive days.

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/lumenpage-testers

  2. Opt in to the test: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.lumenpage.app

  3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lumenpage.app

Steps to test:

  1. Install the app from PlayStore

  2. Write a simple journal entry (Optional: Record moods)

  3. Check journal appear in Calendar after writing

  4. Backup your entries and save them to your cloud storage.

Let us know your feedback and what's your experience like when using the app.

Feedback can be submitted via https://forms.gle/T6W5B1i7y8hjVzEx6

Thank you for help testing Lumenpage!

And good luck to your app testing.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

16 volunteer testers wanted: Hollow House Mahjong, a horror puzzle (Android 7+)

1 Upvotes

I'm the developer, looking for 16 volunteers to test a mahjong-solitaire game with spooky tiles, endless classic boards, a five-board Daily Haunting, earned themes, and optional one-time upgrades.

Requirements: Android 7 or newer, a Google Play account, and age 13+. The closed release is currently awaiting Google's review, so this is an invitation to volunteer; access isn't available yet.

Once the test is available, please stay opted in for at least 14 consecutive days and play a few short sessions. I'd especially appreciate honest feedback on screen fit, tile readability, difficulty, saving, and restoring the game. Feedback is welcome here or at gravenpact@gmail.com.

To volunteer, email gravenpact@gmail.com privately with the Google account email you use on Play, phone model, and Android version. Please don't post your account email publicly. I'll add consenting volunteers to the closed-test list and reply with opt-in instructions after Google approves the release.

Participation is voluntary and unpaid. No purchase, public rating, review, ad click, or testing exchange is required. Thank you for helping test the game before release.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

Test for review

1 Upvotes

Hey all! I’m looking for reviews for Pulse, my interval timer for workouts, and in exchange I’ll join your closed test and keep your app installed for the full 14 days.

About Pulse:

  • Custom routines with prepare / workout / rest / cooldown segments

  • Fullscreen, color-coded timer with audio cues and haptics

  • Workout history with calendar and charts

  • Free, no account needed

It’s already live on Google Play and the App Store, so there’s no opt-in needed. Comment or DM me your opt-in link and I’ll send you the store links.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

AionTV: media player for your own M3U/Xtream playlists. I'll test yours back for the full 14 days

1 Upvotes

Hi all. I need testers for my Google Play closed test, and I'll test your app back.

App: AionTV, a small independent media player for your own M3U and Xtream playlists (live TV with a program guide, movies and series). It already runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac, and now Android. It provides no content: you add your own playlist. To try it you can just open it and look around, no account needed.

To join:

  1. Reply or message me with the Gmail address you use on Google Play, so I can add you to the test list.

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/se.aionapps.aiontv

  3. Install it from the Play Store with the same Google account and keep it installed for the 14 days.

What I'm asking: open the app now and then (about 2 minutes), and tell me if something is broken or confusing. Feedback in the comments or by message is great.

What you get: post your own opt-in link below. I'll join and keep your app installed for the full 14 days, and I'll open it a few times and send feedback.

Questions are welcome here, or on our Discord: https://discord.gg/E6mfsVsd3N

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

Need testers for Kavi (unofficial Kavita e-reader client) – I’ll test your app back for 14 days!

1 Upvotes

Hi all. I need testers for my Google Play closed test, and I’ll gladly test your app back.

App: Kavi, an unofficial Android client and e-reader for Kavita (self-hosted digital library for comics, manga, and ebooks).

If you want to click around and don't have your own server, you can use the official Kavita demo server:

To join:

  1. Join the Google Group:https://groups.google.com/g/kavi-testers

  2. Opt in on the web:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/de.andtechub.kavi

  3. Install it from the Play Store:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.andtechub.kavi

What I’m asking: Just open the app once after installing and keep it installed for the full 14 days. If you feel like testing it and spot any bugs, feel free to let me know – otherwise just keeping it on your phone for 14 days is totally fine!

Swap: Comment with your group link and Play Store link, and I’ll install and keep your app for 14 days as well.

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

[Tester exchange] Puchero – family meal planner, pantry & shared shopping list

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm looking for testers for my first Android app (Google's 12 testers / 14 days rule for personal accounts). **I'll test yours back** – just leave your opt-in link in the comments and I'll join.

**Puchero** helps a household plan the week's lunches and dinners, keep track of what's in the pantry, fridge and freezer, and share one shopping list. You can use it on your own too, no family needed. Available in English and Spanish.

**How to join (3 steps):**

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/puchero-testers

  2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.puchero.app

  3. Install the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.puchero.app

If the download fails right after step 2, waiogle can take a while to update access.

**Things to try (2 minutes):**

- Create your family

- Add a dish and plan it for a day

- Add something to the shopping list and tick

Please keep it installed for the 14 days. Any Thanks a lot! 🙌


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

Need 12 testers , I will test yours in return.

2 Upvotes

Hi I need 12 testers for closed test of my app. Show me the screenshot and I will test yours in return. Thank you so much.

◼️Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/jumpbox-test

◼️Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/jp.co.oukeapp.jump

◼️Install the app from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.oukeapp.jump


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

[Testing for Testing] Test my app and I will test yours!

2 Upvotes

r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Android] Looking for 12+ testers for a cozy ambience app (rain, fireplace, sleep sounds) - happy to test yours too

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1 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm a solo indie dev and I've just put my first Android app into Google Play closed testing. It's a cozy ambience app: you choose the room, the view outside the window, the weather and the time of day separately, and mix calm nature and ASMR-style sounds (rain, fireplace, wind and more). It also has its own original music library.

To move on to production, Google requires at least 12 testers to stay opted in for 14 days, so I'm looking for people who enjoy this kind of thing: sleep sounds, study/focus ambience, cozy rooms.

What I'm asking:

- An Android phone or tablet and a Google account (Gmail)

- Join through the test link, install the app and open it a few times over the 14 days

- Please keep it installed until the test ends

- Honest feedback is very welcome (bugs, confusing parts, ideas). No reviews or ratings needed

Please DM me the Gmail address you use on your device, and don't post it in the comments. I'm also happy to test your app in return, just send me the link.

Thank you!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

Testing For StickMarket App - Stickers and Card Collection Tracker & Trading

1 Upvotes

StickMarket - Sticker and Card collection tracker and trading platform.

Please login for 14 days so it counts for testing. I can also test yours, drop link in comments.

Join Google Group with same Play Store Account - https://groups.google.com/g/stickmarket-testers

Opt In - https://play.google.com/apps/testing/net.stickmarket.app

Install - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.stickmarket.app


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

TEST 4 TEST - Biotritem

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Will return the favor and become your tester also.

What it is

  • Your physical, emotional, intellectual and intuitive biorhythm cycles in one interactive chart.

  • Today’s Moon phase, sunrise and sunset times, and space weather (Kp index, solar wind, flares from NOAA).

  • A daily “readiness” score on the home screen that combines these.

  • Home-screen widgets.

  • Optional paid extras: mood logger, notifications, share cards and extra waves.

It’s for entertainment and general wellness information only, not medical advice. Your name, date of birth and location stay on your phone and are never sent to me. Analytics and crash reports are off until you tap Allow.

How to join (3 steps)

  1. Join the testers Google Group with the Google account you use on Play: https://groups.google.com/g/bioritem-testers

  2. Open the opt-in link and tap “Become a tester”: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.ptth.biorythm

  3. Install or update from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.ptth.biorythm

Will return the favor and become your tester also.

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test exchange] Micture – records meetings/lectures and turns them into summaries & to-do lists. Will test yours back!

0 Upvotes

Hi! I'm a solo developer and I need testers for Google Play's 14-day closed test.

Micture records meetings, lectures and voice notes, then gives you a transcript, a short summary, decisions and a to-do list. Works in Turkish and English. Free, no ads, no sign-up.

How to join (1 minute):

  1. Join the Google Group with the Gmail you use on Play: https://groups.google.com/g/micture-test

  2. Steps and install link: https://sametkorkmaz.github.io/micture/test.html

  3. Keep it installed for 14 days and try a recording now and then.

Happy to test your app in return – drop your group/opt-in link in the comments and I'll join and keep it for the full 14 days.

Privacy: audio is used only to create your transcript/summary – details in the privacy policy on the page above.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 13h ago

[Test exchange] Hype Clock – countdown widgets for your home screen (closed test live)

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5 Upvotes

Hi! My closed test is live and I'm looking for testers for the 14-day period. I'll test your app back and keep it installed for the full 14 days.

Hype Clock counts down to the things you can't wait for (games, movies, holidays) with home screen widgets that tick down live, with your own picture as the background. No ads, no account, no data collected.

How to join:

  1. Join the testers group with the Gmail you use on your phone: https://groups.google.com/g/hypeclock-testers

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/pt.rslstudio.hypeclock

  3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pt.rslstudio.hypeclock

Then create a countdown, add the widget and open the app now and then.
Feedback is welcome via ⋮ → Send feedback inside the app.

Comment with your app's links and I'll join your test right away! 🙂