Scope: This article provides platform and product guidance, not a guarantee of approval or an official Google decision.

Treat the category as high risk

Anonymous and random matching can expose users to harassment, sexual content, scams and other safety problems. Store settings alone are not enough.

Define who can use the app

Set an accurate target audience and enforce age restrictions inside the product. Do not market a restricted interaction model to children.

Build safety controls

Users should have clear reporting, blocking and moderation pathways. Define how severe reports are escalated and how repeat abuse is handled.

Match the listing to reality

Screenshots, descriptions and declarations should accurately disclose the social interaction model instead of minimizing it.

Run a policy audit

Review onboarding, matching, chat, user-generated content, monetization and moderation together before submission.

Official sources

Policies and platform requirements can change. Check the linked official documentation for the latest wording before acting on a time-sensitive case.

Need case-specific help?

If your situation includes a specific warning, rejection or account state, send the exact notice rather than applying generic steps blindly.

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