Releases overview
Monitor your builds to manage your releases at every stage of the process
Go to Play ConsoleSee status by track
Check the availability of all active releases, whether in production or in open, closed, or internal testing
Monitor availability by country
Know which tracks are available in each country so you can execute your go-to-market with confidence
Dive into the details
View the details of each release by using direct links
Best practices
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Create a release to test your app. Once you're confident with its performance, create a release in the production track to publish it to all users. Be familiar with the three types of publishing status to understand what happens after you submit your app.
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Once your app submission is approved, decide when to publish your app with managed publishing, instead of it going live immediately after approval
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Please note that starting August 2021, new apps will be required to publish with the Android App Bundle on Google Play
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Prepare and roll out releases
Manage your App's Android App Bundle or APK, and roll out your app
Review your app's data per release
Take a free, on-demand course to learn how to track a release as it happens, and see how your release is affecting your app's metrics
How to manage an app release
Learn key terminology related to releases and publishing requirements, and learn best practices for a smooth app release
Distribute app releases to specific countries
Target your release to users in specific countries when you roll out an app to the Production, Alpha, or Beta track
Get an overview of the release management workflow, including testing tracks and features for making your app available to users on Google Play. Learn best practices so you can publish with confidence.
More on releasing with confidence
Make your app launch a success with tools and strategies to help you publish, manage, and distribute your app worldwide
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Monitor your builds to manage your releases at every stage of the process