How delete suspended app from google play developer console?

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I have app uploaded to google play store, but application has suspended from the Google Play Store due to some violation of the impersonation or deceptive behavior provisions of the Content Policy. In google console I am able see as below screenshots

Now my question is how to remove this project from developer console? I don't want to see suspended application in my developer console.

no chance to delete your app until google change there policy. Just solved problem and re-submit your app. this is best practices. — Rashed Zzaman, Aug 07 '16 at 07:43
if we publish the same app with correct policy is this suspended app will removed? — Ishan Fernando, Jul 09 '17 at 05:54
I have the same issue. I have sent a request to Google to add filtering for suspended (as well as unpublished) apps. Maybe if everyone who experience this issue sent them a request also, it might happen one day. — Anthony., Mar 18 '20 at 08:26

score 46 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 18 '15 at 14:43

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You can only remove published apps. If it's suspended, it will just stay there until you fix it. You can't even hide it. Google should at least offer an option to "hide" suspended apps.

answered Nov 18 '15 at 14:43

Brandon LaBraun Curry

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You cannot remove published apps either. – Tower Jimmy Mar 01 '18 at 18:36
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You can remove published app https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-remove-an-app-from-an-Android-developer-console – LMK IND Dec 12 '18 at 05:11
In my case, there haven't any option to fix suspended apps. If I don't fix the suspended app, will there be any problem? – Ahamadullah Saikat Nov 12 '19 at 05:55

score 12 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 23 '17 at 09:37

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Official answer from google play team:

"For auditing purposes, we are unable to remove applications that have been suspended due to policy violations.

Unfortunately, package IDs for app files are unique and permanent; they cannot be deleted or re-used in the future. While you will be unable to upload the same package ID again, you will be able to upload a slight variation on the original package ID.

If your account is still in good standing and the nature of your app allows for republishing, you may release a new, policy-compliant version of your app under a different package ID."

answered Jan 23 '17 at 09:37

bangkokguy

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Only those who the skin in the game know how oppressive and arbitrary this process can be. While Apple walked towards the light and made the app approval process light, fast and transparent, Google, in turn, walked into darkness. In the last week I had the App published and approved by Apple, all the push certificates configured now I can't solve suspension from Google, because my app only exists because COVID-19 desease, and according Google my app violates the terms because my App contains "COVID-19" in metadata. All SO needs developers and his treatment is totally one-sided and abusive – Ragen Dazs Sep 15 '20 at 11:21

score 5 · Answer 3 · answered Oct 02 '15 at 05:29

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Sorry, if the app was published before there is no way to delete it. Never. Only unpublished apps can be deleted.

answered Oct 02 '15 at 05:29

Vasilkoff Info

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before publish app on store, application suspended. That mean app not yet published. – sandeepmaaram Oct 02 '15 at 05:39
You had never published it before? – Vasilkoff Info Oct 02 '15 at 05:49

score 5 · Answer 4 · answered May 01 '16 at 14:13

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Google will not allow you to remove the suspended app. Make sure that your next apps maintain google app Policy Requirement. There may be chance of suspending your google app publish account too.

answered May 01 '16 at 14:13

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