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Can you promote in r/androidapptesters?

Welcome to the largest free community for Google Play developers to find Android App Testers. Need 12 testers for 14 days to meet Google Play closed testing policy? Join our collaborative network to find Android App Testers to test each other's apps for free to secure Production Access. Share your app, get high-quality feedback, and navigate the closed testing requirements together. This is a 100% community-driven space dedicated to helping every developer launch their app successfully!

The short answer

Share a concise public reply including an official store/TestFlight link, a short description of the app and testing goals, use the correct flair, and mention you'll test others (or have previously tested) to respect the community spirit.

What works here

  • Posting app recruitment requests (e.g., '12 testers needed')
  • Sharing only official store links (Google Play, App Store, TestFlight, etc.)
  • Asking for bug/feedback and giving clear testing instructions
  • Using the correct flair and messaging mods for developer flair

What gets posts removed

  • Posting direct APK/IPA downloads or cracked apps
  • Dropping a link with no description or abandoning the thread
  • Posting obvious ads, unrelated promotion, or engagement-farming
  • Repeated duplicate posts instead of using Daily Update flair

Where this comes from

View the current official rules on Reddit

Official store-only links

The rules require links from verified distribution platforms and explicitly prohibit direct APK/IPA downloads.

Reciprocity required

Community expects 'give-and-take' — you should test others and not just post your link and disappear.

No spam/ads

Spam, external promotion, and engagement-farming are disallowed; posts that look like ads will be removed.

Explain your app & use flairs

Posts should explain the app and intentions and use the correct flair (e.g., [12 Testers Needed], [Bug/Feedback]).

Developer moderation support

Developers can message mods to get a special flair, implying sanctioned developer participation.

Official rules of r/androidapptesters

  1. 01Be an App Crusher, Not a Lurker
  2. 02Official Store Links Only
  3. 03No Spam / "Engagement Farming"
  4. 04Quality Feedback is King
  5. 05Use the Correct Flairs
  6. 06Keep the Community Clean
  7. 07Respect the "Test for Test" Spirit

Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 8, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.

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