Google Play Store Overhaul: Lower Fees, External Billing, Third-Party Stores, Epic Games Back
MMoneycontrol•05-03-2026, 03:50
Google Play Store Overhaul: Lower Fees, External Billing, Third-Party Stores, Epic Games Back
- •Google introduces major changes to Play Store policies, allowing developers to use external billing systems and reducing commission fees.
- •New fee structure includes 15% for first-time installs, 20% for existing, and a 5% market-specific rate in EEA, UK, US for Google Play billing.
- •A "Registered App Stores" program will streamline installation for third-party Android marketplaces, enhancing user choice.
- •The company resolved legal disputes with Epic Games, leading to Fortnite's return to the Play Store and Google's commitment to an open metaverse.
- •Changes are a response to mounting antitrust scrutiny and developer backlash in markets like India, US, and Europe.
