How to change publisher name in Google Play

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I just recently posted my first app to Google Play. When I search for my app, I would see my app name, and underneath the app name it says who published it. In my case, my app says it is published under my full legal name. I would like to change it so that my app says it is published by my company name. How can I go about changing this? I don't mind removing my app from Google Play and uploading a new app if I have to.

I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/255745/why-cant-i-ask-customer-service-related-questions — Black, Jul 22 '19 at 06:00

score 79 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 11 '14 at 21:30

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In the Developer Console, go to Settings, and change the 'Developer Name'.

Note that this name is the same for all of your apps. If you want to keep your name for other apps, you need a separate developer account and file for an app transfer.

answered Jun 11 '14 at 21:30

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Thank you. I successfully made the change. – user2969777 Jun 11 '14 at 21:41
Could you explain how to get to developer name? cant find it – John Jun 19 '15 at 06:59
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Nota : I had to wait for a few minutes until the cache was updated. – OlivierLarue Feb 19 '16 at 13:46
Will this operation reset our existing app's Download count ? – Chinthaka Devinda Feb 27 '18 at 12:31
@ChinthakaDevinda No, it will not change app's download count – JaydeepW Mar 20 '19 at 13:58
from play console: "The developer name is displayed to users under your application name. Changes to the developer name will be reviewed by Google and can take up to 7 days." – Kirill Karmazin Jun 15 '19 at 10:34
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Is it possible to replace the developer name for specific app? – ßiansor Å. Ålmerol Sep 10 '19 at 03:02
Create a new app – Timotej Leginus Jan 14 '20 at 16:48
I would like to add that it could drop your search rankings on play store – gautam Jan 16 '20 at 13:26
@JaydeepW after changing developer name in console for already published app. it will reflect in playstore without any update of the app? – Kousalya Aug 10 '20 at 06:13
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@Kousalya It should. As the developer name is not tied to an application. – JaydeepW Aug 10 '20 at 07:15
For now there is a setup menu, but there is no settings menu.. And there is no developer name there... – Liker777 Jun 12 '21 at 17:20
is it any limitations to change the dev name ? – K K Muhammed Fazil Feb 21 '23 at 09:49

Liker777 · Answer 2 · 2021-07-17T04:02:33.790

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Google often changes its design. So for now we need to go to Google Play Console main page, then select in the left pane "Developer Page". There, we can change the developer name.

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answered Jun 12 '21 at 17:44

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I like this answer because it's correct for the current interface; however, It's not required (anymore) to upload profile images. Just changed my name and it's now under review. I suggest you remove the bit about profile images, and add that after changing your name, it will be reviewed by Google before being updated in the store – Robin van den Hurk Jul 16 '21 at 09:01
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This answer still work, if you just need to update only Developer name don't mind other sections. – LordGift Jul 11 '22 at 06:38

score 7 · Answer 3 · answered Aug 01 '15 at 07:52

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Sign In to Developer Console Click the Gear Icon on the Left hand Panel Under Settings > Developer Name > Change it to your Desired Name. Ctrl + F5 > to see the changes..

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