My app has just started getting rejected on Google Play due to App Actions

Question

So I have used App Actions in my app for a couple of years, last week I pushed a maintenence update that has been rejected by Google. After some to and fro with Google Play support, the best I have managed to get out of them for the reason is "App Actions", and I should read the program requirements (the link they sent me has no program requirements section).

It's odd, as I have changed nothing in my app-actions area of code for a very long time, so I can only assume Google have quietly tightened some rules, and my app is no longer complaint. Unfortunately, my crystal ball is currently away for cleaning, so unable to use it, I'm hoping someone else might have some real-world specific examples of how an app may not be compliant in the area of app-actions.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, there are no straightforward rules specified by Google, so you have to go with some trial and error here to see what red flag(s) is your app raising. You can check this article to see all the potential reasons on why Google may reject your app.