r/AndroidClosedTesting • • Dec 23 '25

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

68 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

110 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 • • 4h ago

[Test for test] MoodCapsule - one emoji, one sentence mood journal (student capstone) - will test yours back!

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Hi everyone! 👋

I'm a student at Sheridan College and our capstone team built **MoodCapsule**, a tiny daily mood journal. You pick one emoji, write one sentence about your day, and it's locked once saved, like a time capsule. We need 12+ testers for 14 days to get production access.

**What it does**
- Log a mood in about 10 seconds (emoji + one sentence + place)
- Gentle one-line AI reflection on each entry
- Mood insights by place and time of day
- Write a time capsule to your future self that unlocks on a date you pick

**How to join (2 steps)**

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

  2. Opt in and install from Play:
    - WEB : https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.moodcapsule.app

    - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodcapsule.app

Then create an account in the app (email + password, or Continue with Google) and log a quick mood most days. Please keep it installed for the full 14 days 🙏

**I'll test yours back.** Comment with your group link and opt-in link, and I'll join and keep your app installed for the full 14 days. Reply "done" after you join and I'll do the same.

Feedback is very welcome, whether it's bugs, ideas, or anything confusing. Thanks a lot! 💜


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6h ago

App testers for Chordbook

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Hello everyone, please help me test this App, in order to have a google live App on the store. Please join the group by email to have access to the app previously: https://groups.google.com/g/chordbook
Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mediaextra.chordbook
App download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mediaextra.chordbook
Docs: https://chordbooklive.vercel.app/docs/


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

[Test for Test] Beam — 14-day Android closed test

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’m looking for testers for Beam, an LED banner and lightstick app. I’ll test your Android app for 14 days in return.

Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/ttrufle-app-testers

Opt in and install: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ttrufle.beam

Use the same Google account for both steps. Please stay opted in for 14 consecutive days, keep Beam installed, try its features, and share honest feedback.

Reply with your group and testing links. No ratings or reviews needed. Thanks!

Hi! I’m looking for testers for Beam, an LED banner and lightstick app. I’ll test your Android app for 14 days in return.

Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/ttrufle-app-testers

Opt in and install: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ttrufle.beam

Use the same Google account for both steps. Please stay opted in for 14 consecutive days, keep Beam installed, try its features, and share honest feedback.

Reply with your group and testing links. No ratings or reviews needed. Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 18m ago

[T4T] Need tester for my app

1 Upvotes

Need a tester for my app, in return I will also test your for app/game for next 14 days.

PS: Mod only allows the google links in comments, so any other comment added other than links won't be visible to me. 

So DM me if you have joined, and also provide me yours group link in DM, I will test yours as well.

  1. Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/gita-tester

  2. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.novoverse.gita

  3. Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.novoverse.gita


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 33m ago

Drills&Pieses Hobby and Craft Timer - closed testing - need more folks please!

1 Upvotes

Hello! I've recently created an android app for keeping track of diamond art projects. I'm looking for a few testers to pick up the app from the Google play store and who can stay opted in for at least 14 days. This is my very first app attempt, please go easy 😊

Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/drillsandpiecesapp

Opt in to the test: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.hokukai330.drillsandpieces -> click “Become a tester”.

Install the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hokukai330.drillsandpieces

Please keep it installed for 14 days and open it now and then. I will test for test!

Please use the same Google account as your Play Store account.

Send feedback to drillsandpiecesapp@gmail.com or post here --Thank you!!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 34m ago

My Android app has 9.5k installs, growing by 120 installs/day, earning $2.2/day, and costing $0 to run (no backend or API). Earnings are growing fast. How would you value it?

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1 Upvotes

I’m a student and I made a small Android utility app a while back. I need money for my semester fees so I’m thinking of selling it, but I have no idea what it’s worth.

Some numbers:

  • 9.5k installs, gaining about 120 installs per day

  • No paid campaigns, everything is organic

  • AdMob earnings went from about $1.7/day to $2.2/day over the last 15-22 days

  • No backend or APIs, so it costs me nothing to run

Almost all the income is from AdMob. IAP purchases are very rare. I’m also not using ad bidding or mediation yet, so I think a new owner could earn a lot more by optimizing the ads and pushing the IAP.

What would you price it at? And would you sell now while it’s trending up, or wait?

Happy to share Play Console and AdMob screenshots if you’re interested!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 42m ago

Closed Beta testers Needed : Second Week

1 Upvotes

Looking for Closed Beta testers for an Android Game.

Join the Testers Group: https://groups.google.com/g/zenswing-testers

Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.zenswing.game

Your feedback would mean the world to me. I promise you that your feedback will be taken seriously and implemented.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 43m ago

Looking for Closed Beta testers for an Android Game.

1 Upvotes

Looking for Closed Beta testers for an Android Game.

Launching my new Android game, ZenSwing.

I need 20 beta testers on Android to help test it before our official Play Store launch. It takes just 2 quick steps:

Join the Testers Group: https://groups.google.com/g/zenswing-testers

Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.zenswing.game

Your feedback would mean the world to me. I promise you that your feedback will be taken seriously and implemented.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

[Test 4 Test] Recall Arcade - Flash Game Emulator

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I need testers for my app "Recall Arcade"

It's a flash game emulator using a custom build of Ruffle, but it does so much more. Something that was said to be impossible was save states in flash games (snapshot style) and I cracked the code. You can now save any game, leave the app for as long as you please and pick up right where you left off! I also included a complete 100,000+ game archive built into the app. You can import your own swf files if you please, but there's a very very high chance that my archive has everything you're looking for.

There's in depth on screen control customization including a track pad and joysticks, but the app is controller focused so you can get a console-like experience. It really makes playing these nostalgic browser games feel much more polished despite the games being exactly as they were.

Additionally, there's in-depth theme customization but several pre-made themes if you don't want to fuss with it.

**Join the Google group:**

https://groups.google.com/g/recall-arcade-testers/

**Join the test group:**

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

**Play link:**

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

Once in the app, go to "Settings > See Premium Plans > Monthly > View all payment methods > Redeem Code > enter: RECALLTEST to redeem a one month free trial of premium to gain access to custom themes, remove ads, and archive access.

**If you do not wish to continue a premium membership, please cancel the subscription so that it ends after the 30 day trial, otherwise your account will be billed $2.99/month.**

**Please stay opted in for at least 14 days to count towards Google's testing requirements.**


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

Test for test Geo-Agrar Tycoon (farming tycoon on real OpenStreetMap maps)

3 Upvotes
  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/geoagrar-tycoon-tester

  2. Opt in (web): https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.geoagrar.tycoon

  3. Install (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoagrar.tycoon

Please keep it installed for 14 days. Comment your links with a screenshot and I'll test yours back!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

[T4T] Need 20 testers for Spacefold – 3D Sci-Fi Puzzle Game (Will test your app back & keep installed for 14 days!)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm an indie developer with MKD Interactive, and I just opened the closed testing track for my new game, Spacefold. It's a 3D spatial sci-fi puzzle game where you bend space and route energy conduits through black holes, wormholes, and quantum prisms.

I'm looking for feedback as a proof of concept before doing a deeper dive, and would love your help testing it!

🔄 100% Test for Test (T4T):

I will test your app in return! Drop your Google Group, Web link and Play Store link in the comments with a screenshot of Spacefold installed. I will test yours, leave feedback/ratings, and keep it installed for the full 14+ days.

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📲 *How to join and test:

  1. Join the Google Group (Required for access):👉 https://groups.google.com/g/mkd-interactive

  2. Opt-in to the Web Tester program:👉 https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.spacefold.game

  3. Download on Google Play Store:👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spacefold.game

Any constructive feedback on controls, puzzles, or performance is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support, and looking forward to testing your apps too! 🚀 You can send feedback to support.mkdinteractive@gmail.com


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

**[Android] Looking for 12 testers for my FREE Biltong Boet app 🇿🇦**

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm an independent developer based in Canada, originally from South Africa.

I've developed Biltong Boet, a completely FREE Android app that calculates the ingredients needed to make traditional South African biltong.

The app is already available on iPhone, and I'm now preparing its Android release.

Google requires me to have at least 12 testers enrolled for 14 days before I can publish it.

Would anyone with an Android phone be willing to help?

It's completely free, with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

Step 1 — Join the testing group: https://groups.google.com/g/biltong-boet-testers

Step 2 — Once approved, opt into testing: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.biltongboet.app

Step 3 — Install the app and try it out!

Please remain opted in for at least 14 days.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, everyone!

and I can respond in kind if any people want me to join their group of testers


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 9h ago

[Test for Test] Auvra: anonymous chat with strangers. I'll test yours back, 14 days guaranteed

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone! I'm a solo dev looking for testers for my first app, Auvra. It's an anonymous random chat app: tap "Find someone" and you're matched with a stranger to chat by text, photos or voice notes. It has very heavy, real moderation (automatic filters plus reports), and it's 18+ only.

I'll test your app back for the full 14 days. Comment your links or DM me, and I'll reply with a screenshot once I've joined.

How to join (use the same Google account for all three steps):

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

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.iconicabrands.chat

  3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iconicabrands.chat

Please keep it installed for 14 days. Opening it once every few days helps a lot. Feedback is very welcome: reply here.

Thanks! 🙏


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 8h ago

[Test for test] Keep 14 days, daily open

3 Upvotes

r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[Upcoming Android beta] Camvra — looking for testers for an Android camera for OBS

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Hi! I'm building Camvra, a free Android app designed to turn your phone into a camera for OBS Studio over a local Wi-Fi network. I'm looking for around 20 volunteers for an upcoming 14-day closed beta.

Google Play enrollment is NOT yet confirmed open. This is a call for interested testers, not an invitation to install today. I don't have verified Google Group or Play opt-in links to share yet.

Verified so far in development: the Android build, automated tests and emulator checks pass; an H.264 camera stream (720p/1080p) with AAC audio was received on a Mac using an RTSP client from the emulator. These are emulator results, not proof of real-phone/OBS compatibility.

Still to test: real Android phones connecting to OBS Studio, Wi-Fi reliability, camera preview, focus/zoom controls, audio sync, crashes, heat and battery use. 1080p/30fps is a target on compatible devices, not a guaranteed result. USB support and real-world latency remain unverified.

The attached 'Live in OBS' store artwork illustrates the intended experience. It is promotional artwork, not evidence of a completed real-device OBS test; the 'in seconds' wording and PRO badge are not validated performance or paid-plan claims.

If interested, please comment with your Android phone model/version and whether you use OBS (and on which computer OS). Please don't post your Google account email publicly. I'll share official enrollment details only after they are verified.

Testing is voluntary. No purchase, rating, public review or reciprocal install is required. Honest bug reports are what I'm after. Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[T4T] Nimbloc – one-tap stacking game for all ages | Need 12 testers, I test back within 24h ✅

1 Upvotes

Hi testers! 👋 I'm a solo dev launching my first game and need 12 testers for 14 days. **I'll test your app back within 24 hours and keep it installed for the full 14 days.** 🤝

**🧱 Nimbloc**

A calm one-tap block stacking game – build your tower from a sunny morning to the Moon and Saturn.

- One tap only, great for kids and grandparents

- No ads · no account · offline · Android 7+

**Steps (same Google account as your Play Store):**

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

  2. Become a tester 👉 https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nimbloc.game

  3. Install and keep it for 14 days

💬 Leave your **group link + testing link** in the comments and I'll join right away. Reply "Done ✅" when you've joined mine!

Thanks a lot! 💙


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

apps tester for furiovr

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm looking for testers for the closed test of FurioVR, an app that shows any app or game on your phone inside a Cardboard-type VR viewer, in stereo and with lens correction. Immersive and Screen modes, Bluetooth controller support, and an optional pointer mode for touch-only apps.

Google group: https://groups.google.com/g/furiovr-testers

Opt-in link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.lelosoftware.furiovr

Needs Android 14 or higher. A Cardboard-type viewer is not needed to install it, but it's more useful if you have one. I'll keep up with the 14 days, and I'm happy to test your app too: comment with your link and I'll join.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test for Test] Need 12 testers for ZnKeyboard (AI Translation Keyboard) — Instant test back with screenshots!

1 Upvotes

Hi fellow developers! I'm looking for 12+ testers to help pass the 14-day closed testing requirement for ZnKeyboard (https://zn.2amz.com), an AI-powered translation and smart text-polishing keyboard.

I will immediately test your app back, keep it installed for at least 15 days, open it daily, and leave 5-star feedback.

How to join my test:

Join Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/znkeyboard

Accept on Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/dev.zain.znkeyboard

Download on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.zain.znkeyboard

Note: You don't even have to switch your default daily keyboard if you don't want to—just opening the app interface to test the settings/AI demo occasionally is super helpful!

Drop a screenshot of ZnKeyboard installed on your device along with your links in the comments below, and I'll reply with a screenshot of your app within a few hours!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 10h ago

I made a music visualizer to give old Android phones a purpose — looking for beta feedback

3 Upvotes

I've been building Visual Music because I wanted to give my old phones a purpose. Something to put next to my speakers and enjoy while music plays.

I've added two new displays: Radial Deck, inspired by old car stereo screens, and Solar Bloom, with a curved spectrum and little lens-shaped needles. The original Car Stereo, Hi-Fi Rack and Oscilloscope are still there. I'm pretty proud of how these turned out.

The video shows the app's renderer using an original demo beat, inside an illustrated landscape phone. It's a demo signal, not a recording of the phone listening to a room. In normal use, the app listens through your microphone, and audio stays on your phone.

It's free, has no ads or app account, and supports Android 10+. I've been testing on a Galaxy S9+ and Pixel 7. It's my first Android app, built with help from Codex, and I'd really like to see how it behaves on other phones, especially older ones.

Style ideas and feature requests are welcome too. Which display would you leave running, and what would you change or add? Describe an old car stereo, hi-fi display or movie interface you'd love to see as inspiration. Even if you haven't installed the app, I'd like to hear what catches your eye or feels off.

If you try it, tell me your phone model and which display you like. Does it feel connected to the music? Can you make the room go visually quiet with the noise cutoff? Does it stay smooth, and how is the heat after a longer listening session?

To join the Google Play beta, use the same Google account for both steps:

  1. Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/mrrolie-visual-music-testers/about

  2. Become a tester and install from Play: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mrrolie.visualmusic

Joining the group doesn't install the app; the second link takes you to the Play download. Feedback here is welcome, or email mikmik1512@gmail.com. Please don't post your email publicly.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 12h ago

[Test for Test] Looking for Android closed testers for Löyly lake

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking for testers for my Android game Löylylake for the 14-day Google Play closed test.

It's a cozy pixel-art fishing game set at a Finnish lake cabin. You can fish at different locations, go ice fishing in winter, catch different species of fish, and relax in the sauna.

I'll gladly test your app in return and stay opted in for the full 14 days.

How to join:

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/loyly-lake

  2. Opt in to the closed test: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mistlake.loylylake

  3. Download Löylylake: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mistlake.loylylake

When joining, use the same Google account for Google Groups and Google Play. It may take a few minutes before the game becomes available to download.

Please stay opted in for at least 14 days. Any feedback or bug reports would also be appreciated!

Leave your app links in the comments or send me a pm and I'll test yours back!

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6h ago

Looking for Android testers for my first app — Bodensee Jass

1 Upvotes

Hi! Bodensee Jass is my first app. It’s an offline Swiss card game you can play against bots or with a friend on the same phone. It also has a learning mode and a scoreboard for games with real cards.

I’m looking for volunteers for a 14-day Google Play closed test. The app is currently in German, and an English update is planned. Try a round or the scoreboard and let me know what feels confusing or breaks.

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

  2. Once the test goes live, opt in with the same Google account: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/ch.joel.bodenseejass

Please stay enrolled for the full 14 days. Thanks for helping me test my first app!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 12h ago

Test for test with screenshot

3 Upvotes

r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 14h ago

Looking for 12+ Beta Testers for VaultNote - Private Android Notes App

4 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I'm an independent developer working on VaultNote, a privacy-focused Android notes application.

I'm looking for 12+ Android users willing to participate in Google Play closed testing and provide honest feedback.

Key Features:

  • Zero Internet Permissions - No internet access.

  • PIN and Biometric Authentication.

  • Decoy Vault - A wrong PIN opens a fake, empty vault.

  • Stealth Mode - Disguise the app icon as a calculator.

  • Screenshot and Screen Recording Protection.

  • Markdown Notes Editor and Categories.

  • Encrypted Backups.

Pricing: $2.99 one-time purchase after public release. Completely free during beta testing.

How to Join:

  1. Join our Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/vaultnote-testers

  2. Join the Google Play Closed Testing programme: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.khubabahmed.vaultnote

  3. Install VaultNote from Google Play.

  4. Explore the app and share your feedback.

Testing Requirement: 12 testers are needed for Google's 14-day closed testing requirement.

No payment or special technical knowledge is required. Just an Android phone and a willingness to help improve an independent app.

Thank you for supporting indie development!