39 Must-Have Google Developer Websites

Time： 2024-11-12 Column：Exp views：197

Over the course of my work, I've accumulated many useful Google-related websites and would like to share them to improve everyone’s work efficiency. These websites cover various functions: appeal forms, policy updates, resource applications, learning communities, and common query tools. It’s not meant to be all-encompassing but to provide a selfless share! These are essential for Google developers, and I strongly recommend forwarding and bookmarking them!

This content summary will be listed in the following order, so you can directly choose the corresponding section to read:

Common Appeal Forms (Work Orders) for Developers
Commonly Used Google URLs (99.99% Usage Rate)
SDK Integration Documentation
Google Policies and Query Tools
Google News and Learning Communities

1. Appeal Forms (Work Orders)

Google Developer Account Suspension Appeal
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/troubleshooter/2993242
This form allows you to contact Google Play regarding account suspension, app removal, or suspension issues.
Common App Publishing Issues (Expedited Review)
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/contact/publishing?sjid=12254154666482743381-NA
If you encounter any issues with Google Play Developer accounts related to app publishing, use this form for assistance. This includes expedited reviews, app deletions, and pre-registrations.
Developer Account Identity Verification Appeal
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/contact/idv_form?hl=en&sjid=78641367597158053-NA
If your developer account identity verification fails, use this form to explain why verification couldn’t be completed. Note that this form must be filled out in English.
Google AdSense PIN Mailing Issues
https://support.google.com/admob/contact/mail_pin_issues
If you haven’t received your PIN, please fill out this form. Be sure to provide all required information and include proof of identity to help Google verify the postal address registered in your AdMob account.
Google Play Featured App Recommendation Application
https://support.google.com/googleplay/contact/featuring_review
If you want your app or game to be recommended in Google Play's featured section, you can try filling out this application form.
Copyright Complaint: Third-Party Intellectual Property Content
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/contact/adv_note
If you use third-party content without prior copyright documentation or get flagged for using it without authorization, use this form. A tip: If your app has obtained third-party authorization, submit the authorization documents to this form before submitting your app.
Update Payment Information Application Form
https://support.google.com/googlepay/contact/change_name_address
Fill out this form if:

You need to update the name on your payment details, but the name is locked after completing the verification process.
You need to upload documents to verify your Dun & Bradstreet company information.

Submit More Information for Google Review Applications
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/contact/play_information_request
If Google requests additional information about your app during the review process (e.g., core functions, user data, third-party SDKs), use this form to help speed up the review process.

2. Commonly Used URLs (99.99% Usage Rate)

Google Developer Support
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/7218994?hl=zh-Hans
Developers can seek help for account, payment, platform bugs, and error issues when using the Google Play Console. Currently, support is available for emails in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
Google Play Help Center
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer#topic=3450769
Search for relevant help documents based on keywords when you encounter issues.
Check Google Play Payment Information
https://payments.google.com/gp/w/home/settings
Use this link to verify and manually update your payment information (name, address) to match the certified details you’ve submitted.
Developer Website Verification
https://search.google.com/search-console/not-verified?original_url=/search-console/ownership&original_resource_id
D-U-N-S Number Application
https://www.dnb.com/choose-your-country.html
Applying for and receiving a D-U-N-S number is free of charge. It typically takes up to 30 business days for processing.
Other Useful URLs

Google Account (Gmail) Registration: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/createaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp
Google Developer Account Application: https://play.google.com/apps/publish/signup
Google Play Console: https://play.google.com/console/
Google Cloud Console: https://console.cloud.google.com/

3. SDK Integration Documentation

Google Play Billing System
https://developer.android.google.cn/google/play/billing?hl=zh-cn
Google Play offers a full set of APIs for integrating in-app purchases and subscription services into apps and server backends.
Integrating Google Login SDK
https://developers.google.com/identity/android-credential-manager?hl=zh-cn
Integrate Google login functionality into Android apps.
Google Play Target API Level Check
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/11926878?hl=zh-Hans
Google policies specify requirements for the targetSdkVersion when submitting new or updated apps. Developers should refer to this URL for guidelines.
AdMob SDK Integration
https://admob.google.com/intl/zh-CN_cn/home/get-started/
Developers can integrate AdMob SDK to support various ad formats and meet monetization needs for games and apps.
Check Play Integrity API Error Codes
https://developer.android.google.cn/google/play/integrity/error-codes?hl=zh-cn
If a Play Integrity API request fails, error codes will be returned to indicate the reason for failure.
Firebase Cloud Messaging (Android) Official Integration Documentation
https://firebase.google.com/docs/cloud-messaging/android/client?hl=zh-cn
Use Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications in mobile apps.
Check Payment Errors
https://support.google.com/googlepay/answer/7644087?visit_id=638592995048664299-115591028&p=declined_payment&rd=1#payment-decline&zippy=%2Ctroubleshoot-verification-issues
Troubleshoot and resolve payment errors related to payment information.

4. Google Policies and Common Query Tools

Developer Policy Center
https://play.google/developer-content-policy/
Understanding Google’s developer policies is crucial for app developers, especially for apps that are moving from domestic to international markets.
Policy Timelines
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/table/12921780?sjid=78641367597158053-NA
Access detailed information about policy changes, including effective dates and resources to prepare for app updates.
Google Play SDK Index
https://play.google.com/sdks
The Google Play SDK index provides information on commercial SDKs used on Google Play. Developers can search SDKs by name, company name, or Maven ID to check SDK compliance.
D-U-N-S Number Lookup
https://www.dnb.com/duns-number/lookup.html
Check and lookup your D-U-N-S number.
Google Collaboration Platform
https://sites.google.com/new
Use this platform to add privacy policy content and generate privacy policy links.
Request D-U-N-S Number Information Changes
https://www.dnb.com/contact-us.html
Apply for changes to your company’s D-U-N-S number information (e.g., company name, address).
Payment Information and Verification Issue Troubleshooting
https://support.google.com/googlepay/workflow/12835334?visit_id=638593102584650041-3977734853&p=verification_troubleshooter&rd=1
Use this troubleshooting guide to resolve payment verification issues when accessing your payment details on payment.google.com.
App Virus Scanning Websites
VirusTotal
Virscan
Mogua
ITQM
MetaDefender
If you integrate third-party SDKs (preferably avoid or minimize SDK use), you can use these sites to scan your app for malicious code before publishing.