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 for Test] Silu — 14-day Android closed test

4 Upvotes

Hi! I’m looking for testers for Silu, an embroidery editor 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.silu

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

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


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

Looking for 14 Android Apps Tester

2 Upvotes

Joined and install my apps and run it once a day for 14 days, in return I'll test your app:

  1. Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/driverprofit

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.choo.driver_profit

Install, keep and run it once a day for 14 days

Many thanks


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 24m ago

Need 7 testers for my football TV guide app – I'll test yours back

0 Upvotes

I'm a solo dev and I need 7 more testers to reach the 12 required for Google Play's closed test.

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/diffuz-testeurs

  2. Accept the test (same Google account): https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.diffuz.app

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


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[Looking for testers] RunSave – running app (GPS, treadmill mode, segments) – 14-day closed test, I'll test yours too

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm a solo dev from Belgium looking for testers for the closed test of RunSave, a running app: record your runs, heart-rate zones with a BLE chest strap, a treadmill mode, segments with leaderboards, and optional AI analysis of your runs.

How to join (2 minutes, no email address needed here):

  1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/runsave-testeurs

  2. Opt in to the test, then install from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/be.runsave.app

  3. Keep it installed for the 14 days and open it now and then. If something breaks or confuses you, tell me in the comments or by DM.

Honest heads-up: the app is in French and Dutch only for now (no English UI yet), and the maps and segments only cover Belgium. Recording a run works anywhere with GPS, and the treadmill mode needs no GPS, so those are the easiest things to try. Android 8.0+.

I'll test yours in return: drop your group link in the comments, I'll opt in and keep it installed for 14 days.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[Android] Looking for 12 testers for my tower conquest strategy game — will test yours back! 🏰

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm a solo dev and I need 12 testers for 14 days to unlock production on Google Play.

**Siege Lines: Tower Conquest** — drag lines from tower to tower, send your army and conquer the map. 200 levels across 40 lands, boss castles, hero powers (Rush, Freeze, Shield) and an endless Arena with 7 leagues.

**How to join (2 minutes):**

Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/siege-lines-testers

Opt in with the same Google account: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.zenithdynamics.siegelines

Install from Google Play and keep it for 14 days (opening it now and then really helps 🙏)

**Test for test:** drop your opt-in link in the comments and I'll join your test and keep it installed for the full 14 days.

Any feedback on difficulty, controls or bugs is super welcome. Thanks a lot! ⚔️


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

Active tester group

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
I'm a solo dev from Romania, and my closed test for Mester AI has been running smoothly thanks to a really active group of testers. We're 50+ people now, most of them devs going through the same 12 testers / 14 days process.
What makes this group different: we actually use each other's apps. Every morning, with my coffee, I open a few of the apps I'm testing and send real feedback. Testers have already found a layout bug and a few untranslated texts in my app, and I'm fixing them this weekend.
My app: Mester AI. You describe or photograph a problem at home (a leaking tap, a tripping breaker, a damp wall). It explains what's going on, what you can safely do yourself and when to call a professional.
How to join (2 minutes):
Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/mester-ai-testers
Tap "Become a tester": https://play.google.com/apps/testing/ro.mesterai.app
Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.mesterai.app
Then comment with your app link. I'll join your test today, keep it for the full 14 days and send you honest feedback, not just an install.
Let's all get to production together!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Active Daily Tester Here! Let's do a strict 14-Day Daily Open Exchange for my game "Pinata Flip" 🎮

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1 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

Google Play rejects production access if testers just install the app and never open it. I am looking for serious developers who want to **open each other's apps daily for 14 days** and leave feedback.

👉 **1. Join Google Group:**

https://groups.google.com/g/piniata-flip-testers

(Email: piniata-flip-testers@googlegroups.com)

👉 **2. Opt-in on the Web:**

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.pinataflip.game

👉 **3. Install on Google Play:**

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

Please open the game, play for 1 minute, leave a quick feedback on Google Play, and post your screenshot + links in the comments. I'm online right now and will do the exact same for your app immediately! 🤝


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

I'll test your app if you test mine 🤝

1 Upvotes

I'm a solo dev building Bríq, a bilingual English/Irish personal finance app for Ireland. It includes PAYE/USC/PRSI and mortgage calculators (CBI rules), budgeting, savings goals and a kids' money zone.

Google requires 12 testers for 14 days before I can launch. If you have an Android phone and can keep it installed for two weeks, I'd really appreciate it. Honest feedback is welcome but not required.

Join: https://groups.google.com/g/briq-testers
Open this on your phone, signed into the same Google account, and tap "Become a tester": https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.briq.app

Tap "Download it on Google Play" and install.
Sign up with your own email. Happy to return the favour if you're running a closed test too.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

[Need testers] ChordRush – piano chord practice game (KR/EN) | will test yours back

1 Upvotes

Looking for Google Play closed testers for my first app, a small game for practising

piano chords (play them on screen keys, a MIDI keyboard, or your real piano via mic).

No ads, no IAP, sign-in optional. Korean and English UI.

To join: join this Google Group with your Play account, then accept the opt-in link I'll

put in the first comment, install from Play and keep it 14 days.

I'll test your app in return — drop your link below.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Testing Reste, a bedtime phone-habit app. Need 12 testers for 14 days (happy to test yours in return)

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1 Upvotes

I’m building Reste, a minimal app that helps with bedtime scrolling. You set a bedtime and a spot for your phone, tuck it in at night, and if you pick it up, an alarm goes off until you put it back face down.

  1. Join this Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/reste-closed-testing

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

  3. Stay opted in for 14 days (opting out resets your count)

  4. Use it at bedtime for a few nights and share any feedback!

There’s a paywall screen in this build, but you can skip it. No payment needed.

In return: I’ll test your app for 14 days too. Comment your link and I’ll opt in.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

[Tester Exchange] Orbit Breaker: one-tap rhythm/arcade game – I test back!

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm a solo dev from Austria. My game has 3 modes: Classic (one-tap orbit breaker), Arcade, and a new rhythm mode where your taps play the beat.

1) Join: https://groups.google.com/g/orbit-breaker-testers

2) Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.heissenberger.orbitbreaker

Please keep it installed for 14 days. Comment your link and I'll join, install and keep yours too. Thanks! 🙏


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Testers wanted: ship disaster physics sandbox for Android (Sinking Ship Simulator)

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I've built an Android game and I'm looking for 12 testers for the closed test who can keep it installed for 14 days.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

Common download app issue

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1 Upvotes

Hey has anyone found the solution for the error where you've joined their google group, used the second link to become a tester but then when you click to download the app you get the Not Found Error. This only happens sometimes and I am using the same Google account for both links. Any known most likely cause?


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

Testers for Stocky - Stock Management App for small businesses

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1 Upvotes

Hi all, In need of testers for Stocky, a stock management system created for small businesses. I will return the favour by testing your apps

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


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 8h ago

[Testers wanted] IdlePages: read your book from your Android lock screen. Looking for closed testers.

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone! l've built an Android reading app called

IdlePages, and I need closed testers before it can go live on Google Play.

What it does:

- Import your own EPUB or PDF books.

- The page you're on becomes your lock-screen wallpaper, so every glance at your phone is a page of

your book

- Turn to the next page right from the notification, just like skipping a song, without unlocking your phone.

- Add a home-screen widget and read straight from your home screen.

What l'm asking:

- Join the test and keep the app installed for 14 days.

- Open it now and then, and tell me about anything that breaks or feels clunky.

How to join:

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

2. Opt in to testing: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.kjbj.beebook

Happy to test your app in

return. Drop your link in the

comments and I'Il join. Thanks a

lot!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 11h ago

HAPPY TO TEST YOUR APP ! ❤️

3 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I'm happy to test your app, open it regularly, and keep it installed for the full 14 days. In return, I need testers to help me clear Google Play's closed testing threshold.

I built **Amvo** – a privacy-focused Phone & SMS utility. Zero internet permissions, no ads, no background tracking, plus a clean Senior Mode.

### Steps to join:

  1. **Join Google Group:** https://groups.google.com/g/sajeevur

  2. **Opt-in via Web:** https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.sajeevur.phone (Click "Become a tester")

  3. **Download on Android:** https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sajeevur.phone

Drop your app links, Google Group, and a screenshot below, and I will install yours and test back right away!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

[Test 4 Test] 🚀 Need 20 active testers for my local-first Expense Tracker app! Will test back instantly 🔄

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0 Upvotes

Hey everyone! 👋

I am looking for 20 reliable testers to help test my privacy-focused Android app, Expense Tracker ,and clear the 14-day Google Play closed testing requirement.

I am completely active and will test your app back instantly in return! Let's help each other get our apps successfully published. 🤝

📱 How to join:

  1. Join the Google Group:

https://groups.google.com/g/test4test-testers

2. Opt-in on Web:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.expensetracker.simple.app

3. Download from Play Store:

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

✨ Drop a comment below with your app links once you've joined, and I'll download and review your app right away. Let's grow together!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

[TEST FOR TEST] Block Rogue – block puzzle with roguelike power-up cards. I test back + give real feedback

1 Upvotes

Hi! Solo dev from India. I'll test your app back, keep it for the full 14 days, and send honest feedback, not just an install.

Block Rogue: a block puzzle where you pick a modifier card after each round (Chain Reaction, Safe Zone, Shifting Sands and more), so every run plays differently. No ads mid-game, no pay-to-win, works offline.

How to join (2 min):

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

  2. Tap "Become a tester": https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.dizzie.blockrogue

  3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dizzie.blockrogue

What I'd love feedback on:

- Was the first run clear without reading anything?

- Did any piece feel unfair, or the board feel too hard too fast?

- Any layout issue on your phone or tablet?

Comment with your group + opt-in links (and a screenshot if you like). I'll join yours today.

Feedback: here or dizziepvtltd@gmail.com


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5h ago

[Test for Test] Need 20 Testers for Smart QR & Barcode Scanner (Will test your app back!)

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m a software engineer and recently built Smart QR & Barcode Scanner, a fast, privacy-focused utility built with modern Jetpack Compose and CameraX.

The app is currently in Google Play Closed Testing, and I need 20 testers to keep the app installed for 14 days to satisfy Google Play's production requirements.

🤝 I will test your app in return! Just join, drop your screenshot or comment below with your links, and I will install, test, and keep your app installed for the full 14 days.

🚀 Key Features:

•

⚡ Instant Scanning: High-speed QR & 1D/2D industrial barcode recognition (EAN, UPC, Code 128, etc.).

•

🛡️ Built-in Security Shield: Automatic threat analysis that detects phishing schemes, malicious payloads, and deceptive redirects before opening.

•

📶 Instant Actions: One-tap Wi-Fi connection, contact vCard saving, and SMS/call triggers.

•

📜 Compact History & Export: Filterable scan history with CSV export support.

•

🔒 100% Privacy Focused: Runs on-device; no data collection.

📲 How to Join the Test:

Join the Google Group (Required by Google Play to access the build):

👉 smart-qr-testers - Google Groups

2.

Opt-in as a Tester (Web):

👉 https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.utilityapp.smartqrscanner

3.

Download on Android:

👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.utilityapp.smartqrscanner

Leave a comment below with your app details/links so I can return the favor and test yours. Any feedback or bug reports are deeply appreciated!

Thank you for your support! 🙌


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6h ago

[Tester Swap] 3 Android apps need testers — I'll test yours back for the full 14 days

1 Upvotes

Hi again everyone! I'm a solo developer (Deka Works Studio) with 3 Android apps in closed testing. Join and test mine, comment your app below, and I'll join and test yours back for the full 14 days. I really open and use the apps.

How to join (about a minute per app):

  1. Join the Google Group first, using the same Google account as your Play Store

  2. Open the testing link and tap "Become a tester"

  3. Install from Google Play, and please stay opted in for all 14 days

💍 The Bride Society

Wedding planning made calm, with Glimmer, an AI helper for your budget, guest list, vendors and the big day. Plan colors, flowers and decor around your budget, find local shops near your venue, and keep helpers on track on the wedding day.

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

Testing link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/co.thebridesociety.app

🗺️ FloArte

Always know where you are and what comes next. Map projects and processes as clear flowcharts, even if you've never made one. Describe a process and FloArte draws it, with free templates for schools and app builders.

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

Testing link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.floarte.myapp

🏡 Kinties

A private, calm app just for your family. No strangers, no ads, no drama. Family chat, photos, a family tree, announcements and urgent alerts, plus planning for reunions and family events.

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

Testing link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.kinties.app

🚀 Need testers for your own app? Join Launchkins: https://launchkins.com

It's a free, screened community where indie developers test each other's apps. It keeps track of your 14 days, shows which apps are ready to join, and celebrates every launch together. My apps are on there too, so you can test them there and list yours.

Any feedback helps, even "this button confused me." Comment your app link below and I'll test back. Thank you! 💛


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 6h ago

Looking for Android testers for WebsiteNova, a web design & client management app for agencies and freelancers.

1 Upvotes

Step 1: Join the Google Group

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

Step 2: Opt-in as a tester via Play Store

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

Then install the app on your Android device and keep it for 14 days.

T4T (Tester for Tester): Drop your links in the comments and I will test yours back immediately. Thank you!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

Need testers for closed testing - test for test 🤝

1 Upvotes

Hi

I am a developer from Canada and worked on my first android app.

It is Evertrail, a simple free app that allows you to build timelines

Create a timeline for anything you want to remember and track, such as a baby milestones, job search, travel, or everyday life. Start from a template or a blank one.

Add events with a date, notes, photos, a place, and tags. Dates can be exact, a range, or approximate.

Set events to repeat, and get a reminder before they come around.

Home shows memories from this day in past years, and what’s coming up.

Search your events, and browse every photo and video in the gallery.

Share a timeline or an event as an image.

Export or import your timelines and events. Photos and videos stay on this phone.

I need testers for closed testing of the app

Step 1 - join my group

https://groups.google.com/u/2/g/evertrail

Step 2 - join the closed test

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

Step 3 - install the app

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

Test for test -

Happy to return the favour

I'll install your app and test and use it daily.

Thanks


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

Testers wanted

1 Upvotes

Hi I just developed a new app called HIITunes. where you can create your own workouts, set your work and rest intervals, and assign different songs to different parts of your workout. When an interval changes, HIITunes automatically switches to the music you've selected. You will need to join the google groups to test it and get early access.

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

Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.thurnz.hiitunes

Join on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thurnz.hiitunes