Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2

December 20, 2025

Want to link from Google’s app store to your app? That’ll be $2–4 per install

TL;DR

Google announced new programs and fees to comply with a court order mandating openness for third-party app stores and external download links on Android in the US.
Developers will face fees for app installs and in-app purchases facilitated through external links, as well as for implementing alternative billing systems.
Google plans to charge a service fee for successful transactions and downloads completed via external content links, though these are not currently being assessed.
Epic Games opposes Google's announced service fees and plans to challenge them if they are implemented.
A judge will hold an evidentiary hearing on January 22nd to decide on Google and Epic's proposed settlement, which may supersede these new compliance measures.

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