Closed Testing

As of December 2024, Google now mandates that developers with personal accounts created after November 13, 2023, must conduct closed testing with a minimum of 12 testers over a 14-day period.

Hot to Join closed testing?

Join the closed testing program for GitSy by following these steps:

1. Join the Google Group Watch Face Beta Testers: https://groups.google.com/g/watch-face-beta-testers/
2. Open the testing enrollment page: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/me.maxistar.gitsy and confirm your beta tester status.
3. Install the GitSy app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.maxistar.gitsy

Thank you for your help!

Why closed testing is needed?

Closed testing is needed for Android apps to gather feedback from a select group of trusted users, identify bugs, and ensure the app complies with Google Play policies before a wider release. It is also a mandatory step for new personal developer accounts to gain production access.

Key reasons for closed testing

• User feedback and bug detection: Allows you to get specific feedback from a controlled group of testers before exposing the app to the public. Testers can report issues without impacting your app’s public ratings.
• Policy compliance: Helps ensure your app meets Google Play’s policies before being made available to billions of users.
• Production access requirement: For newly created personal developer accounts, running a closed test with a minimum number of testers is a mandatory requirement before you can publish the app to production.
• Targeted testing: You can target specific users, such as those in certain regions, to gather relevant feedback and run controlled experiments in parallel using different testing tracks.
• Pre-release stabilization: You can use closed testing to stabilize the app and fix issues in a more private setting before a potential public (open) beta test or full launch.