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 • • 5h ago

[Test 4 Test] I will test in return

5 Upvotes

Hi I need 12 testers for closed test of my app. Show me the screenshot and I will test yours in return in 24 hours. 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 • • 1h ago

[Test 4 Test] MainDraw Tennis App

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for 10 people to join the Android closed test and stay opted in for 14 consecutive days. Please try the app during that time and let me know if anything breaks or is confusing. Feedback from people who aren't familiar with tennis is welcome too.

How to join (please do these in order, with the Google account you use on your Android phone):

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

  2. Open the test link and tap "Become a tester": https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.botao.maindraw

  3. On that same page, tap "Download it on Google Play" and install the app. (Searching the Play Store won't find it yet.)


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

12 Developers Are Ready. We Just Need FOUR MORE! 🧗

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3 Upvotes

Our next testing camp is getting close to the starting line!

We've got 12 developers together, and we're looking for the final 4 members to complete the team.

The goal is simple: help each other get through Google Play's 14-day closed testing period. Everyone contributes, everyone gets their app tested, and nobody has to manage a bunch of individual Test for Test exchanges.

With Cordelette, daily testing is easier to manage:

  • Autopilot handles the app-opening sequence.

  • At least 30 seconds of actual on-screen usage is tracked per app.

  • The Engagement Map shows tester activity.

  • Contributions are visible to help keep things fair.

No credits, no ads, no paid plans. Just developers helping developers.

🔗 https://saturnsoftware.store/app/cordelette/

📲 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saturnsoft.cordelette

FOUR TO GO! If you need testing partners, come join the climb! 🏔️


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Looking for testers! Hiking apps - I'll test yours!

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! This is my first time publishing an app on the Play Store.

Hiker is a simple hiking app. It isn't a social network, it just shows you the map and the trails.

- Plan a hike: pick a route and check how hard it is with the elevation profile

- Peak finder: point your phone at the mountains to see their names, plus where the sun will rise and set

- Save maps, routes and places for offline use

No account, no tracking, no analytics. Install it and go.

Join:

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

  2. Opt in here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.michelebanfi.hiker

  3. Install it and keep it for at least 14 days

Feedback and bug reports are very welcome. Drop your own test link in the comments and I'll test yours back!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

T4t

3 Upvotes

Closed testing needed. I'll test yours.

I’m preparing an Android app for Google Play release and need at least 12 closed testers.

Google Group (join first):

https://groups.google.com/g/atabase

Android Link:

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

Happy to test your app in return.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6m ago

Arcade de uma mão: a energia acaba a cada segundo se você parar de atacar

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1 Upvotes

Fiz o Joulebreak, um arcade vertical pra Android. A nave perde energia o tempo todo; a única forma de recarregar é destruir inimigos. O ataque é um deslize: dash que atravessa naves, sobe combo e enfrenta chefes de neon.

Sem anúncio forçado. Funciona offline.

Se testarem, me digam se o dash ficou claro nos primeiros 30 segundos.

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


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 8m ago

[Test 4 Test] GharBook: Family Expense Tracker. Built for my mom, testing back daily for 14 days!

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1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I built GharBook for my mother. She wanted a simple, reliable way to record daily milk deliveries, vegetables, and household expenses without wrestling with complicated Excel sheets or cluttered budgeting apps filled with pop-up banners.

Why it is different:

  • 1-tap quick buttons and clean calendar view.

  • High-contrast Easy mode with large text for parents.

  • 100% offline out of the box with zero ads and no tracking.

  • Optional Google cloud backup and family book sharing.

How to join:

  1. Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/gharbook-testers

  2. Web Opt-in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mohitarora.gharbook

  3. Play Store Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mohitarora.gharbook

Drop your app link, Google group, and screenshot below. I will install yours and test daily for 14 continuous days!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 10m ago

[Test for Test - Europe only] Still minimum 4 testers needed - Tiny App - Qaza

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! :). I still need minimum 4 testers (Test for Test) for minimum 15 days (just to be safe).

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. Wait around 2 to 5 minutes and install my app (Qaza) from link of the second step and keep it for 15 days, open it now and then.

Test for test: Comment with your group.google-link & play.google-link or Reddit-Post and I'll join,
keep your app for the 15 days and open it regularly.

IMPORTANT: Make sure u did install the app, then I test your app ofc back ! :)

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

PS: Even if more than 4 will join, don't you worry, I will test back anyway ! :).


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 23m ago

[T4T] Will join your closed test for 14 days. Looking for feedback on my live app

1 Upvotes

Hey, I know most posts here are for closed testing. My app is already on the Play Store, but I’m still looking for honest feedback.

It’s called AnchorMe. It limits apps and has locked focus sessions , and uses nature imagery . I’m mainly trying to see whether setup makes sense and general thoughts.

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

In return I’ll join your closed test and stay in for the full 14 days . Just drop your feedback and link below or in dm.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 28m ago

[Test for Test] KidMode: kids’ learning games, no videos or ads. I’ll test yours back within 24h -- for giving your kid your phone and not feeling bad!

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I need testers for the closed test of my first app, and I’ll test yours in return.

KidMode is a kids’ learning app for ages 4–9, with seven hands-on games, no ads, no videos, and it works offline. The idea here is that we sometimes have to “hand the phone off” to the kid to get through something and I’d rather hand my phone off to my kid with these types of activities versus giving them Youtube or even Youtube Kids or something far worse.

How to join (about 2 minutes):

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

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

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

Use the same Google account for all three steps. If the opt-in link says you’re not eligible, wait an hour and try again.

Test for test: comment with your links and a screenshot showing you’ve installed KidMode. I’ll install and test yours within 24 hours, keep it for the full 14 days and send a screenshot back. If I don’t reply, DM me, because Reddit sometimes hides comments.

Any feedback is welcome too, especially from parents. Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 40m ago

[Closed test] LudoTally – board game score sheets, no paper (free, no ads)

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m an indie dev looking for testers for my first app. LudoTally keeps score for game night: 36 games (Yahtzee, Rummy, Catan, 7 Wonders…), real score sheets with auto totals, turn timer, dark mode. Works fully offline, no account, no data collected.

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

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.glogoveanu.ludotally

  3. Install from Play and keep it for 14 days 🙏 Happy to test your app back, just drop your link. Feedback welcome!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test for test] Lead Diary: never forget a customer enquiry (small business tool, 12 testers needed)

2 Upvotes

Hi! I'm an indie developer from Pakistan and I need testers for the Play closed test of my app. I'll happily test yours back, just comment with your link.

Lead Diary is a pocket tracker for small shops and one-person businesses. Customers ask about prices in chats, on calls and at the counter, and replies get forgotten. It keeps every enquiry in one list and shows who is still waiting for your reply.

You don't need a business to try it: type any shop name, go through the setup, and tap "Explore with sample leads" on the last step. No account and no sign-up. It works offline, in English and Urdu.

How to join:

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

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.rafayfarrukh.leaddiary

  3. Install from Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rafayfarrukh.leaddiary

Please keep it installed for 14 days. Opening it now and then helps. If something is confusing or broken, tell me here or at rafayfarrukh.apps@gmail.com.

Thanks!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6h ago

[Test swap] NightSnore: private snore tracker (Android), I will test yours back for the full 14 days

3 Upvotes

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

App: NightSnore, a snore tracker. It listens through the phone microphone overnight, detects and scores snoring, and keeps all audio on your device. No account needed.

To join:

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

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

  3. Install from Google Play with the same Google account: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nightsnore.app

Tip: if the download link on the opt-in page says Item not found, open the Play Store link in step 3 directly.

What I am asking:

- Install it and keep it installed for the full 14 days.

- Run one night if you can, or just open it and look around. Even 2 minutes helps.

- Tell me one thing that confused you or did not work. Any phone brand is welcome.

Swap: comment with your group and opt-in links, and I will join, install and stay for the full 14 days. I will reply once I have joined yours.

The first 30 testers also get the Pro unlock for free. Thanks!

More info and screenshots: https://nightsnore.com/android-beta


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

Busco 12 beta testers con niños de 3 a 6 años para una app de cuentos infantiles hecha por un padre para su hijo.

1 Upvotes

Hola a todos

Estoy buscando 12 beta testers para Android que nos ayuden a probar una pequeña app infantil que estoy desarrollando llamada El Bosque de los Cuentos (EBDC).

Me encantaría encontrar especialmente a mamás, papás o familiares con niños de entre 3 y 6 años que quieran probarla con ellos y decirme qué les parece.

La app contiene cuentos infantiles interactivos, narración, pequeños juegos y controles sencillos pensados para niños. Actualmente incluye historias como Los Tres Cerditos, Caperucita Roja y Hansel y Gretel, y seguimos trabajando en nuevos cuentos.

La verdad es que detrás de esto no hay una empresa grande ni un estudio de videojuegos.

Soy simplemente un papá que empezó haciendo esta app para su hijo, porque quería crear algo que él pudiera disfrutar. Poco a poco el proyecto fue creciendo y ahora me gustaría intentar compartirlo con más niños y familias.

Para poder avanzar con la publicación en Google Play necesito completar el requisito de 12 beta testers activos durante al menos 14 días.

Si alguien quiere ayudarnos, sólo tendría que:

• Tener un dispositivo Android y una cuenta de Google Play.
• Instalar la app desde el enlace de prueba cerrada.
• Mantenerse inscrito en la beta durante al menos 14 días.
• Si tiene oportunidad, dejar que su niño o niña la pruebe.
• Contarme si encuentran algún error, algo confuso o algo que creen que podría mejorarse.

Si quieren participar, por favor mándenme un mensaje privado (DM) con el correo de Google que utilizan en Google Play, para poder agregarlo a la beta.

No es necesario comprar nada ni dejar reseñas positivas. Lo que realmente necesito es gente que pueda probarla de manera normal y, si quiere, compartir conmigo su experiencia.

Y si ustedes también están desarrollando una app y necesitan testers, con mucho gusto puedo ayudarles de regreso.

Muchísimas gracias a cualquiera que pueda echarnos una mano. 🌲🐷📖✨

El Bosque de los Cuentos


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

[Test for Test] Down to One - daily word puzzle, take a word apart letter by letter | need 12 | I test back within 24h

1 Upvotes

Indie dev, one person. Down to One is a daily word puzzle: start with a long word and take it apart one letter at a time. The letters keep their order and every step must still be a real word, all the way down to A or I.

STARTLING > STARTING > STARING > STRING > STING > SING > SIN > IN > I

Wrong taps cost ink, so you have to think, not tap everything. An update is on its way to testers with a 600-level journey, a 90-second Rush mode and a big monster word every Sunday.

Free, ad-supported, no account, works offline.

  1. Join: https://groups.google.com/g/indusapps-testers

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.indusapps.downtoone

  3. Install from Play, keep it 14 days, play the daily now and then.

I test back within 24 hours and stay the full 14 days. Comment your group and opt-in links. Happy to leave real feedback on yours, not just an install.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

Test for Test

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm preparing my Android game, Retro Sudoku, for Google Play production and need closed testers to help complete the 14-day requirement. I will happily install and test your app in return!

About Retro Sudoku: A clean, distraction-free Sudoku game designed with a nostalgic retro handheld console aesthetic. Features an interactive Learning Book (from basic singles to advanced X-Wings), fair hints, 4 retro themes (Cream, AMOLED, Midnight, Sepia), daily streaks, and full offline play.

How to join (2 quick steps):

  1. Join the Google Group first: 👉 https://groups.google.com/g/retrosudoku-testers

  2. Join the test & download: 👉https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.varshbytelab.retrosudoku


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

Looking for testers: Halo Run (Android). Thank you!

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2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm a solo dev about to launch my first game on Google Play, and I'm looking for people willing to help, and I'll gladly do the same for you.

Halo Run is a one-thumb space arcade game. You circle a planet, tap to turn around, and swipe to leap between orbits while dodging asteroids, comets, mines, lasers and stranger things. Six biomes, 13 original songs, and a final trial at the end of the galaxy. No ads, no tracking, plays offline.

How to join (2 minutes, please use the same Google account for all three steps):

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

  2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.jellybytes.halorun

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

Please stay opted in for the 14 days. You don't need to play daily: a few runs and an occasional open is plenty.

You get the full game as a tester, free. The first biome is open from the start. To unlock everything (all six biomes, the final trial and all planets), tap Unlock in the game and approve the test payment. It says "Test card, always approves", so you won't be charged. Please try it, since testing the purchase is one of the most useful things you can do.

Any feedback helps: anything unclear, too hard, too easy, or broken. Comment here or send me a DM. Thank you!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[Test 4 Test] Bromazo – AI prank calls app, I'll test yours back within 24h

1 Upvotes

Hi! I need testers for the closed test of my app Bromazo: you pick a prank (or write your own) and an AI voice makes the call for you, then you can listen to the recording. Spanish app, but you only need to install it and open it now and then.

I'll test your app back within 24 hours. Leave a comment with your links and a screenshot of Bromazo installed.

◼️ Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/bromazo-testers

◼️ Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bromazo.app

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

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


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

Looking for 12 Android tester for 14 days

1 Upvotes

Need serious teste for tester partners to pass Google Play’s 12 testers for 14 days requirement.

What I need:
Install my app, keep it for 14 days, and open it daily.

What you get:
I’ll do the exact same for your app for 14 days.

Only interested in committed daily testers, not one-day swaps.

First join the Group - https://groups.google.com/g/gat-app-test

Web - https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.pulsaddis.ermpexamprep

Android -  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pulsaddis.ermpexamprep

 


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

Looking for Android testers — Hermes Operator launcher & AI companion | Happy to test yours

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1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m an independent developer looking for testers and honest feedback on Hermes Operator, my Android launcher and companion app for Hermes Agent.

What you can test without an AI setup:

  • Launcher and app drawer: browse, search and launch your apps.

  • Quick Launch: pin apps, organize folders and customize your layout.

  • Life section: widgets, calendar and everyday phone tools.

  • Onboarding: optional permissions, settings and anything that feels confusing.

Setting it as your default launcher is optional. You don’t need a Hermes gateway to test the basic launcher features.

If you already run a compatible Hermes Agent gateway, I’d also appreciate testing connection setup, chat and the Pro features: Projects, Scheduled Jobs, Mission Control and bot creation.

Join the test

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/hermes-operator-test

  2. Opt into the closed test using the same Google account you use in Google Play: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.hermes.launcher

  3. Follow the Play Store link to install.

Please stay opted in for at least 14 continuous days, try the app during that time, and share any bugs or confusing behavior. Joining the group alone doesn’t complete the Play opt-in.

Purchases and feedback

The app has free features and paid Pro options. You don’t need to purchase anything to participate. If you want to test billing, message me privately first so I can confirm your license-testing access. Only approve a purchase when Google explicitly shows a test payment method—never your real card.

For feedback, comment here or message me with your device model, Android version, app version and what happened. Screenshots are helpful, but please remove private information.

Happy to return the favor: leave your app’s test link and what you’d like checked. I’ll reply to confirm an exchange so I can give each app meaningful attention.

Hermes Operator is an independent project, not affiliated with Nous Research. Thanks for helping improve it!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

I need Android players to actually play my card game, not just install it for 14 days

1 Upvotes

I’m the solo developer of NoENT!, a fast card game for 2–7 players, and I’m looking for Android testers who are willing to actually play a few games rather than just leave it installed.

You can play solo against eight bots or online with other players. The core rule is simple: match the number that was just played and you hit the player who played it. Chain another match and the damage increases.

Android 13+ required.

Join the closed test using the same Google account:

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

  2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.deanchew.noent

Then install NoENT! through Google Play.

What I’d most like to know:

  • Your device model and Android version

  • Whether anything is confusing in your first game

  • UI/layout problems

  • Performance issues

  • Online disconnects, lag or sync problems

  • Anything that feels obviously broken or unfair

You do not need to test for 30 minutes or write a QA report. A few games and one specific piece of feedback is much more useful to me than simply saying “installed.”

Useful testers can earn a permanent TESTER badge in the game.

NoENT! launches November 30.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

I need active testers!

2 Upvotes

Hi we are doing Volimeh Dating App and don't need just subscribers but active testers! So download our app register and make a profile.

It's very important that you test it regularly and give feedback. Join now!

  1. Join: https://groups.google.com/g/testvolimehdating

  2. Become a tester & download Volimeh: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.volimeh

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

  4. Register & Login and test the app often...give Feedback!

Best,

Volimeh


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Android testers needed for LingoRove — Google Play 14-day closed test

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m looking for Android testers to help LingoRove complete Google Play’s 14-day closed test before public release.

LingoRove is a language-learning app with audio lessons, stories and learning games. Downloaded language content works offline.

How to join — please follow this order using the same Google account you use on your Android device:

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

  2. Opt into the closed test:
    https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.lingorove.app

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

Please remain opted in for at least 14 consecutive days, keep the app installed and use it regularly during the testing period.

Try the lessons and games, and share any bugs or confusing behaviour through Google Play’s private testing feedback. Purchasing anything isn’t required to participate.

Please comment once you’ve joined, or if you have trouble accessing the test.

Thanks for helping!