Google's Android Registered App Stores program launches Dec. 1, applications now open
Summary
Google is accepting applications for its Android Registered App Stores program, which launches internationally on December 1, 2026. Approved stores will get simpler app installation and background updates, but the program requires a $10,000 annual fee and compatible Android 17 software.Key Facts
- The program is intended for app stores outside the United States; Google says it will not support the program in the U.S.
- Approved stores can offer one-click app installation and silent background app updates.
- Applicants must meet requirements covering intellectual property, illegal content, privacy policies, and security, and must submit English-language documentation and copies of their apps.
- Google charges $10,000 per year before reviewing an application and may charge additional review fees if it finds malware problems.
- The program launches on December 1, 2026, and requires Android 17; Google plans to begin support with Android 17 QPR2.
- Google says the program will reach dozens of countries, mostly outside the United States and Europe.
- The article notes that slow Android updates in many supported regions could limit the number of devices that can use the program.
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