Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play
Summary
Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API worldwide, a tool that helps app developers confirm the age range of users without asking for IDs or selfies. This system works with Google’s Family Link app, letting parents set age ranges for their children’s accounts to control app content. The rollout aims to help Google and app developers follow new laws requiring age verification in some US states and other countries.Key Facts
- The Play Age Signals API lets developers verify user age ranges without needing ID or selfie checks.
- It works by linking to Google’s Family Link app, where parents can set age ranges for their kids’ accounts.
- Age ranges are flexible and change as children grow older.
- Using this system is optional for parents and can be turned off anytime.
- The API began testing in Brazil and is now rolling out globally, including the US, Canada, and Australia.
- Some US states (Texas, Louisiana, Utah) have laws forcing app stores to verify user ages.
- The system relies on voluntary sharing of age info and does not fully prevent minors from accessing adult content.
- Developers must choose to use the API, but some laws require them to apply age checks in their apps.
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