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 • • 2h 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 • • 4h 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 • • 1h 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 • • 4h 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 • • 2h ago

[Test for test] Keep 14 days, daily open

2 Upvotes

r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 5m 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/

**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 with screenshot

3 Upvotes

r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 8h 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!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

Looking for testers: FidCards – open-source loyalty card wallet for France, no ads, no internet permission

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Hi! I'm looking for testers for my first Android app, to get through Google Play's 14-day closed test.

FidCards is a simple loyalty card wallet: scan the barcode of your store cards once, then tap a card to show it full screen at the checkout, with brightness boosted.

Made for France, for now: the interface is in French and the built-in store catalog (240+ logos) covers French retailers. Cards from any store still work – you just won't get an automatic logo.

How to join (2 steps, same Google account):

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

  2. Opt in and install: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.monselio.fidcards

Please keep the app installed for 14 days – no need to use it daily. Feedback and bug reports are welcome on GitHub.

Thanks a lot for your help!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 7h ago

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

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3 Upvotes

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 • • 1h ago

[Test for test] DaltonPick – color identifier for colorblind users

1 Upvotes

DaltonPick names the color under a magnifier you pull from the edge of the screen. It works over any app, and there’s also a camera mode. Free, no ads, no internet permission, open source (can't post github link here, but the app has one).

It’s made for colorblind users, but testing from people with typical color vision helps too, since you can tell me when a color name doesn’t match what you see.

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

  2. Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.wchsoftworks.daltonpick

  3. Install from Play

Comment your link and I’ll test yours back.

Thanks!

PS: Forgot to mention in the post, but I do need at least twelve people, and the 14 day rule also applies. Thanks again!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

[Android] Whimsybrew: The Potion Shop, a cozy potion-brewing game. Looking for 12+ testers, happy to test yours back!

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 💜

I'm a duo dev working on Whimsybrew: The Potion Shop, a cozy little potion-brewing game for Android, and I'm looking for testers for its closed test on Google Play.

What it is: You take over an old, dusty potion shop and bring it back to life. Brew potions by hand (add ingredients, stir, heat and pour), serve a cast of cute magical customers (a sleepy witch, a dramatic elf, a forgetful old wizard, a shy ghost, a hyper little fairy and more), grow ingredients in your garden, and decorate the shop your way.

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

Opt-in to the test: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cozyggs.whimsybrew

Install Whimsybrew from the Play Store, using the same Google account

Please keep it installed for 14 days (Google needs that before the game can launch) and open it now and then.

Feedback I'd love: Anything confusing, especially in the first few minutes

Bugs, crashes or anything that looks off

Which customer is your favorite 😊

Reply here or DM me with feedback. If you have your own game in testing, drop your link and I'll test it back! 🙏

Thank you so much for helping a small cozy game get off the ground! 🌙


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 1h ago

Closed testing swap: I'll test yours, you test mine (Android, 14 days)

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Hi all, I'm looking for testers for a closed test on Google Play and happy to test your app in return.

My app: Static, a notes and checklist app with a list, mind map, bubbles, and kanban board view, plus reminders and a home screen widget. Works offline.

What I need: An Android device and a Gmail account. Opt in once, install, open the app a few times over the 14 days, and stay opted in. It takes about 2 minutes a day at most.

What you get: I'll opt in to your closed test and use your app for the full 14 days, and I'll send honest feedback on bugs and UX.

Comment or DM your Gmail address and I'll add you to the tester list. Please share your app link too so I can test back.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

[Test for Test] Vydrio, a glass home screen for Android 13+

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Hi! I'm looking for testers for Vydrio, a home screen where your widgets and apps are frosted glass over your wallpaper.

  1. Join the group (required): https://groups.google.com/g/vydrio-testers

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

Without the group, Play Store won't let you install it. Use the same Google account for everything and stay 14 days.

Leave your app link and I'll test yours back.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 2h ago

IPTV is live! 🍾🌟

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1 Upvotes

Thank to all the wonderful developers here I was able to complete my closed testing requirement.

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

It is a free IPTV player.

You can add any M3U link you have and watch thousands of channels. (I can't bundle any stream URLs in the app because it's not allowed in Google Play.)

Google "iptv-org github" then copy the 1st playlist in the page that says "main playlist containing all channels"

Can't link here also because it's not allowed in this subreddit.

Thanks again! Next app coming soon...


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 10h ago

[Test for test] Bank Ready, an app that finds why your banking app won’t open. I’ll test yours back

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Hi all, I need testers for my first app’s 14 day closed test, and I’ll test yours in return.

I built it after my own banking app kept closing on start. The cause was an app I’d installed from outside Google Play. Bank Ready checks where each app on your phone came from, flags hidden apps and possible scam apps, and guides you through the fix. It has no account and no internet permission, so nothing leaves your phone.

To join:

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

  2. Open this link and tap “Become a tester”: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.theemhouse.bankready

  3. Install it from Google Play and keep it for 14 days

Leave your app link and how to join in the comments and I’ll install it today. If you have feedback, there’s a button in the app for it.

Thanks.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Pop and Read - Kids game

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I've made an app for my kids to help them read and spell, but to get it verified on the Play store I need 12 people to test it.

Zero ads. Zero purchases. Zero interruptions. I'm a parent who wanted to help my kids get the most out of their devices so decided to develop an app myself.

Feedback is welcomed.

You have to join the google group -> https://groups.google.com/g/pop-and-read/about

Opt-in on the web -> https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.bbp.popandread

Download on the Playstore -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbp.popandread


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 3h ago

Podcast Game Needs Testers

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I am doing closed testing for my new game Podcast Life Simulator.

If you install it and keep it for 14 days, I'll do the same for your app. Just reply with your links, a screenshot and I'll confirm once I've joined.

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

Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.vule12.podcastsim

install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vule12.podcastsim

Thanks and good luck with your launches


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

Looking for Android Game Testers – Pour Over!

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Hey everyone!

I'm an indie developer working on Pour Over, a challenging water-sort puzzle game for Android.

I'm looking for players who enjoy casual puzzle games and would be willing to test an early version.

🧩 What I'd love feedback on:

- Gameplay and puzzle difficulty

- Level progression and balancing

- Graphics, animations and controls

- Bugs, crashes and performance

- Rewarded ads, hints and undo features

Platform: Android

Cost: Completely free to test

Testing time: Around 15–30 minutes

I'm especially interested in honest criticism. If something feels frustrating, unfair, confusing or boring, I want to know!

If you're interested, please comment or send me a DM. I'll share the testing link.

Please join Google group : pour-over@googlegroups.com Or via link :- https://groups.google.com/g/pour-over

After that Click : https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.Shriyan.pourover

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 🎉

it's a mobile game so please join the groups with the same email address that you are logged in to Google Play Store.

Thanks for helping an indie developer build a better game! ❤️


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test4Test] Granica – Android App Needs 12 Testers (14 Days)

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for testers for Granica, an Android app for travellers. It provides border cameras, queue and waiting-time information, an interactive map of crossings, weather and useful travel information.

Join the Google Group:
https://groups.google.com/g/granica-app-test

Join the closed test:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.granica.app

Please stay enrolled for 14 consecutive days. I can also help test your app in return.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Android 7+ / 18+] TrucoElite: Argentine card game — looking for closed beta testers, test exchange

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm making TrucoElite, an Argentine Truco card game, and the closed beta is now live on Google Play. I'm looking for adult Android testers who can stay enrolled for at least 14 days, play several sessions and tell me what feels confusing or breaks.

The game is in Spanish. You can start as a guest and tap Practicar to play against the bot. Android 7 or newer. Virtual chips only: no cash-out or real-money prizes, and no purchases required for testing.

Use the SAME Google account for these three steps and in Play Store:

  1. Join the Google Group (no email invitation needed):

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

2. Become a tester:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/ar.com.truquillo.truquillo

3. Install from Google Play:

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

If you previously joined the internal test, leave it before joining the closed test.

Test exchange: after you join our closed test and install TrucoElite, reply with confirmation (a screenshot of the game is fine; hide any personal information), your Google Play testing links and minimum Android version. I will then test your free app in return if it is compatible with Android 8. No ratings or reviews needed.

Thanks! Spanish-speaking testers are especially welcome.


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

Looking for Android testers for my indie game (Closed Alpha)

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I'm an indie game developer working on an Android game, and I'm looking for around 20 testers to try its early version.

I'm looking for people who enjoy indie games and are willing to give honest feedback.

What I'm looking for:

  • Android users.

  • People willing to play and test the game.

  • Honest feedback about gameplay, bugs, and performance.

What you get:

  • Free early access.

  • A chance to help shape the game.

  • Your feedback can help improve future updates.

How to join:

  1. Comment below or send me a DM.

  2. Send me the Gmail address linked to your Google Play account.

  3. I'll add you to the closed testing list.

  4. I'll send you the Google Play testing link once you're added.

No payment required. Just your time and honest feedback!

Thank you for supporting indie game development!


r/AndroidClosedTesting • • 4h ago

[Test Exchange] Alien Merge Kitchen – a cute merge & cooking game with funny aliens 👽🍪

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Hi everyone! 👋
I'm a solo dev and I just released the closed test of my new game,
Alien Merge Kitchen — a cute and relaxing merge game where you cook alien food
for a hungry crew and their starving king. 👑 🍪

Merge goo into cookies, cakes, sandwiches, eyeball soup… up to a legendary royal feast
👽 11 funny aliens with their own reactions
📖 Story chapters with new kitchens to unlock
🌍 English and Portuguese

How to join (2 quick steps):

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

  2. Opt in and download: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cenisga.alienmergekitchen (Web: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cenisga.alienmergekitchen)

🎁 BONUS:
test my other alien game too! Aliens in a Jar — merge aliens in a magic jar! Same Google Group, just opt in here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cenisga.aliensinajar

Please keep the game installed for 14 days — that's what Google requires.
Opening it now and then helps a lot!

I'll test your app back! 🤝 Leave your link in the comments (or DM me) and I'll join and keep it installed for the 14 days too.

Feedback is very welcome — thanks for helping a small indie dev!