# Unpublish Android app

### How to remove or unpublish an Android app from the Google Play Store?

If you need to remove your app from the Google Play Store, you can do so from your Google Play Console. Follow the steps below to unpublish or remove your app:

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#### **Step 1: Sign in to Google Play Console**

* Go to the [**Google Play Console**](https://play.google.com/console/developers) and log in with your developer account credentials.
* Navigate to the **All Apps** section and select the app you want to remove.

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Only account owners or users with appropriate permissions can manage app availability.
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#### Step 2: Navigate to the Release section

* In the left sidebar, go to Release > Setup > Advanced Settings.
* Click on the App Availability tab.

#### Step 3: Unpublish your app

* Click on **Unpublish app** to remove it from the Play Store.
* Confirm your action by clicking Save Changes.

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Once unpublished, your app will no longer be available for new downloads. However, existing users who have already installed the app can continue using it.
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#### Step 4: Remove the app permanently (optional)

If you want to permanently remove your app, follow these additional steps:

* Navigate to App Content under Policy & Programs in the left sidebar.
* Click on Manage your app’s availability.
* Select Remove from Google Play and confirm your decision.

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Removing your app permanently will delete it from the store, and you won't be able to restore it.
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#### Important Considerations

* Unpublishing vs. Removing: Unpublishing removes the app from public view but allows existing users to continue using it. Removing the app permanently erases it from the store.
* Policy Compliance: Ensure your app complies with Google Play Store policies before republishing it in the future.
* Data & Users: Users who have already downloaded your app can still access it unless you disable it on their devices.


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