Google Play · App name
Google Play app title length checker (30 characters)
App titles must be 30 characters or less.
Last reviewed · How we measure
Too long
The Google Play app title limit at a glance
- Limit
- 30 characters
- How it’s counted
- Every character counts 1, spaces and emoji included.
- When it’s too long
- Google Play Console won’t accept more than 30 characters.
- Where the number comes from
- Official limit
- Last reviewed
How to write for it
- No emoji, ranking claims or “free” in the title.
Where you’ll see the Google Play app title
The app title appears on Google Play under your icon, in search results and at the top of your listing.
Before and after
Habitly - #1 Free Habit Tracker & Daily Planner
Habitly: Habit Tracker
Common mistakes
- Words like “free”, “#1” or “best”, which Google Play’s metadata policy doesn’t allow in titles.
FAQ
Google Play app title: questions
What is the Google Play app title limit?
30 characters. App titles must be 30 characters or less.
Can I use emoji in a Google Play title?
No. Google Play’s metadata policy doesn’t allow emoji, ranking claims or promotional words in the app title.
What happens if my app name is too long?
Google Play Console won’t accept more than 30 characters. Shorten it before you publish.
Do spaces and emoji count?
Yes. Spaces and punctuation count as one character each; an emoji counts as one character here.