Google Play closed testing · 12 testers required
Need 12 testers for Google Play?
PlayTesterHub connects your Android app with real people ready to test it. Complete your closed testing phase and move one step closer to production.
Your campaign starts within an hour.
Real people · Transparent pricing · No fake promises
Example campaign tracker
My First App
Closed testing — day 9 / 14
Goal: 12 testers for 14 days
Our testers — France
Referral program
Refer your friends: €5 for them, €5 for you.
Spread the word around you. Every friend who launches a campaign for their app gets €5 off all of their campaigns — and you earn €5 on each of them.
Spread the word
Friends, family, colleagues: share PlayTesterHub with the people around you.
They get €5 off every campaign
Every friend who launches a campaign gets a €5 discount, for all of their apps.
You earn €5 per campaign
Each of their future campaigns earns you €5.
Valid for every app and every campaign, with no time limit.
You built your app. Now Google wants testers.
Since late 2023, new personal developer accounts on Google Play must run a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 consecutive days before moving to production. Most developers discover this rule right when they're about to publish — stuck, with nobody to test their app.
- Your app
- Google Play Console
- Closed testing
- 12 testers · 14 days
- Production
⬆ The step that blocks most developers
This is exactly where PlayTesterHub comes in.
PlayTesterHub connects you with Android testers.
A simple problem deserves a simple solution: developers who need testers, and people who test apps. We make the match.
Create your campaign
Describe your app: we mobilise our testers based in France for your closed test.
Share your testing link
Your testers join your Google Play closed test with their own accounts.
Track your progress
3/12, then 7/12, then 12/12: watch your campaign move toward the goal.
Your 7-step journey
From payment to launch, every step is clear and guided from your dashboard.
- 1
You pay online
Choose your plan and pay by secure card via Stripe.
- 2
You give us your app name
Right after payment, enter your app's name in your dashboard.
- 3
You give us the Play Store URL
Add the link to your Google Play listing (or your closed-test link).
- 4
You receive the tester group email
We share the email address of the tester group assembled for your campaign.
- 5
You add the group in Google Play Console
Testers → Tester groups (or Closed testing → Testers tab → Email lists / Google Group).
- 6
You confirm
Click "I've added the group": we verify access on our side.
- 7
Testing begins
Your testers join and use the app for 14 days, with progress tracked from 3/12 to 12/12.
You know where you stand, before and during.
No unpleasant surprises: our testers are based in France, ready to join your closed test — and you follow your campaign in real time.
- 12 real testers based in France
- Real-time progress: 3/12 → 7/12 → 12/12
- Status of every tester in your campaign
- Google Play rules explained clearly, without jargon
Campaign starts
Testers join
Goal reached
✓ Ready for the next step in Play Console
Real people. Clear rules.
You're paying for a real service — we make sure it stays transparent end to end.
Real testers
Real people, signing up with their Google account, with a profile and a participation history.
Transparent tracking
How many testers joined, your campaign progress: visible at all times.
Prices announced upfront
Pricing is flat per plan and announced before any payment — no hidden fees.
No false promises
We never guarantee Google's approval. We help you meet the requirements; Google alone decides.
Our plans
A price shown before any payment, for every need: a simple campaign, a documented test, or a fully custom engagement.
Standard
Everything you need to pass Google Play closed testing.
€15
- 12 real testers based in France
- 14-day closed test tracked in real time
- Tester group email ready to add in Play Console
- Campaign launched within an hour
Premium
For a documented and analysed closed test.
€25
- 12 real testers based in France
- Real-time progress tracking
- Screenshots from your testers
- Human and AI recommendations (detailed report)
Custom
For complex apps, games, or larger tester pools.
€100–500
- Up to 42 testers
- Custom test complexity (multi-device, multi-path)
- Screenshots + human and AI recommendations
- Performance optimization analysis (optional)
The custom quote is calculated by our questionnaire (€100 to €500), shown before payment.
On the other side: become a tester.
Thousands of indie developers are looking for people to test their very first app. Help them get past the closed testing step.
Become a tester- Discover Android apps before public release
- Test from home, whenever you want
- Build your tester profile with every participation
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need 12 testers?
Google Play requires new personal developer accounts to run a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 consecutive days before publishing to production. This is a Google requirement, not a PlayTesterHub one.
How does closed testing work?
You create a closed test in your Google Play Console, then share an opt-in link with your testers. They install the testing version of your app and use it like a normal app.
How long do testers need to participate?
Google requires at least 12 active testers for 14 consecutive days. Testers must stay opted in and use the app during that period.
Where are your testers?
Our testers are based in France. So there is no country to choose: we mobilise 12 real testers for your campaign.
How much does it cost?
A full campaign costs €15 (Standard) or €25 (Premium). Pricing is flat, shown before any payment, with no hidden fees.
What are the plans?
Three plans: Standard (€15, 12 testers, 14 days of testing), Premium (€25, 12 testers + screenshots and human and AI recommendations), and Custom (€100 to €500) for complex apps, games, or larger tester pools. The custom plan is estimated through a questionnaire, shown before any payment.
How does the referral program work?
Tell the people around you about PlayTesterHub with your referral code: every friend who launches a campaign gets €5 off every campaign, for all of their apps, and you earn €5 on each of their future campaigns. No time limit.
Are the testers real people?
Yes. Every tester signs up with their Google account and builds a participation history. No bots, no artificially inflated numbers.
Can I become a tester myself?
Of course. Signing up as a tester is free: pick the apps you're interested in and help their developers launch.
What happens after my campaign?
Once the goal is reached (12 testers for the required duration), you continue your journey in the Play Console toward production. We stay available for your next campaigns.
Does PlayTesterHub guarantee Google Play approval?
No — and nobody can. We help you find testers and organize your campaign. Google alone controls its requirements, its process, and its approval decisions.
Your app deserves to be published.
Don't stay stuck at the tester step. Start your campaign and let us help you find the 12 people Google is asking for.