Our goal with Android Instant Apps is to create delightful, frictionless user experiences while also adhering to the highest standards of privacy and security. Our policies are designed to support that goal.
Developers choosing to distribute Android Instant Apps through Google Play must adhere to the following policies, in addition to all other Google Play Developer Program Policies.
IdentityFor instant apps that include login functionality, developers must integrate Smart Lock for Passwords.
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Link SupportAndroid Instant Apps developers are required to properly support links for other apps. If the developer’s instant app(s) or installed app(s) contains links that have the potential to resolve to an instant app, the developer must send users to that instant app, rather than, for example, capturing the links in a WebView.
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Technical SpecificationsDevelopers must comply with the Android Instant Apps technical specifications and requirements provided by Google, as may be amended from time to time, including those listed in our public documentation.
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Offering App InstallationThe instant app may offer the user the installable app, but this must not be the instant app's primary purpose. When offering installation, developers must:
Additional instant app details and UX guidelines can be found in the Best Practices for User Experience. |
App VisibilityDevelopers must ensure that instant apps are visible to the user, such that the user is aware at all times that the instant app is running on their device.
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Network trafficNetwork traffic from inside the instant app must be encrypted using a TLS protocol like HTTPS.
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