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Felix
Felix

Reputation: 4081

How to permanently unpublish a free Android app?

I recently unpublished a free app, changed the package name, and uploaded the same app (under a different developer's account) as a paid app.

The problem is that as soon as the paid app was published, the free app has become available again!

I've doubled-checked on my developer's account, and the free app is still "unpublished".

Does anyone know why the free app became available again and how I can permanently make it unavailable?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 1307

Answers (1)

Raghav Sood
Raghav Sood

Reputation: 82583

Google Play keeps your app visible to those who purchased it or installed it, even after you unpublish it. They say it prevents users from getting disoriented if one of their apps suddenly disappears from the Play Store.

Try logging out of all accounts, or signing in with a new account and looking for the free app again. If unpublished it shouldn't show up.

Also note that similar to publishing, apps may take a while to disappear after being unpublished.

Upvotes: 4

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