How to report an app on the Google Play Store

If you find an app that you believe is in violation of our Google Play Developer Program Policies, you can report the app to Google Play.

You can also report inappropriate content, comments, and reviews on Google Play. We take your reports very seriously.

To request an app refund or get help with downloading, using, or deleting an app, go to Get a refund on Google Play.

We review content reported by users for sexual content, hateful content, impersonation, and other violations of our Developer Distribution Agreement (or also visit our Developer Policy Center).

To let us know about an app or game that doesn't follow the Google Play Developer Program Policy, fill out the report inappropriate apps form.

Tip: To provide feedback about the app to other users, you can leave a public review on the Google Play Store. Find out how to leave a review.

We do our best to make sure any content with a family star is more carefully reviewed and is age appropriate.

If you find inappropriate content, let us know.

Developers can publicly reply to comments or reviews. Let us know if you've received a developer reply that doesn't follow the Developer Comment Posting Policy.

1. In the email you received with the developer response, click Report developer reply.
2. Fill out the report inappropriate developer reply form. Please include the direct link to the offensive developer comment, the developer name, and a brief summary.

If you use a Chromebook: If you have the Play Store app on your Chromebook, use the instructions in the Android tab above.

1. Go to Google Play.
2. Select the comment or review you'd like to report.
3. Click More Spam.

To report an app that you believe infringes on a trademark or copyright, visit our legal removal requests page.