Is There a Reputation Score (Weight) for Google Play Accounts?!
The concept of "Reputation Score (Weight)" for accounts does exist, although we have not confirmed this argument from Google officially, various behaviors have confirmed that Google actually maintains a reputation score system for each developer account. All our user actions have corresponding rewards and penalties, and once the score drops to a certain threshold, it will trigger removal, suspension or even account closure!
For example, multiple app rejections lead to temporary suspension of the app:
This email is about a temporary suspension triggered by three rejections of a new account, which also indirectly proves the existence of Google's reputation rating system. We can imagine that an old developer account would not trigger such severe penalties as a temporary suspension after being rejected three times.
For example, review times:
Instant updates usually happen with old developer accounts that have few violations, while accounts with multiple violations generally have longer review times, and may even be suspended or closed after a certain violation, as shown in the image above.
For example, new accounts are more likely to be closed due to high risk, while old developer accounts are rarely:
It is not difficult to see that most high risks are associated with newly registered accounts. Since new accounts definitely have lower reputation scores, they might trigger severe penalties for certain levels of violations (the editor still believes new accounts can host packages, and Google mostly hosts new accounts).
However, it cannot be denied that the reputation scores (weights) of genuine old developer accounts are very high, and these developers can still submit packages after multiple apps are suspended. For example, the friend below, the same code, new account was closed twice, old account passed once!!! Really nowhere to complain.
How to Improve Account Reputation Score (Weight) and Nurture Accounts for Listing!
To improve account weight, also known as reputation score, commonly referred to as nurturing accounts. For years, the editor has always adhered to one idea: If you are not an old account, let Google think you are a newbie in terms of user behavior!!!
This article focuses on nurturing accounts, so details about account registration, anti-association, etc., are not elaborated here, interested readers can refer to previous articles: Detailed Explanation of Google Play Account Association Review Mechanism
What to do at what stage is important, below Awen will guide everyone through the new account listing process! For account registration, refer to the knowledge on account registration, for listing, refer to the listing guidelines!!!
1. Do not leave the account unused after registration, regularly check policies, maintain interaction with Google, and integrate into the Google ecosystem, making Google perceive us as a real, active account.
2. Treat us as a newbie, from starting to use to solving problems, you can sequentially check: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer#topic=3450769
3. Check the Developer Policy Center: https://play.google/intl/zh-CN/developer-content-policy/ and review policies related to your business
4. Then click to view the Developer Distribution Agreement: https://play.google/developer-distribution-agreement.html
5. Click to execute --> Play Console requirements, review Developer Program Policies: https://play.google/intl/zh-HK/developer-content-policy/
6. Right-hand list:
Violation handling process: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/9899234?hl=zh-Hans
In short, let Google feel that we are carefully understanding the policies related to our business.
7. Based on the above policy points, use Google search to find some answers. (Preferably in English or the local language)
8. Use the Google account's Email to register for YouTube, Firebase, Facebook, and other common accounts, increasing the account's authenticity, browsing and accessing various Google services.
9. Register for YouTube with this account and subscribe to services like Android Developers: https://www.youtube.com/@AndroidDevelopers, and watch some policy videos and other videos.
10. It's best to wait at least 1 month before submitting packages, at least 14 days or more, continuously increasing interaction with Google. If you are sure you are fully compliant, you can submit packages immediately!
Note: Do not browse too quickly, like a real user, important points can be highlighted with the mouse, similar to the line-drawing operation in WeChat articles, this type of user behavior can be tracked by Google.
How to ensure the account is safe:
1. No anomalies during the registration process of Google account and developer account
2. No anomalies during interactions with Google for over 14 days
3. Submit a white package (completely compliant package) to see if the app can be successfully listed, and if updates are normal after listing (many people cannot achieve this step, suitable for sensitive industries, completely compliant industries can execute as needed, currently white package requirements are strict, meaning this step will become increasingly difficult)
In a nutshell, follow the steps, learn while managing the account, and there is a high probability of successful listing.
All dry goods in the article, hope everyone shares and forwards extensively, successful listing for all by 2025!
