Google Play Store has removed over half of the apps it once hosted.

Google Play Store has removed over half of the apps it once hosted.

The reasons behind these removals include:

• Neglect: Apps abandoned without updates
• Low Quality: Failure to meet Play Store quality guidelines
• Repeated Violations: Developers lacking the expertise to fix ongoing issues
• Illegal Activities
• Improper Practices: Often due to lack of awareness of Google's strict policies
• Use of Non-Compliant Third-Party Services
• Bad Luck (Unfairness): Unfortunately, some removals happen for the wrong reasons — many processes are AI-driven and lack human oversight
• Other Miscellaneous Reasons

💡 I always advise app managers and developers to carefully read and understand the full guidelines for both the Google Play and Apple App Stores, and to stay updated with their frequent changes. Sadly, very few take the time — the rules are long, constantly evolving, and often require a strong technical background to truly grasp.

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