October 2025: Early access begins. Invitations will be sent out gradually.
March 2026: Verification opens for all developers.
September 2026: These requirements go into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. At this point, any app installed on a certified Android device in these regions must be registered by a verified developer.
2027 and beyond: We will continue to roll out these requirements globally.
The change is global, but it’s hitting those countries first (2026).
From the official post about the change:
I think it was clear I know about it, because I said “in a year’s time”. I even already sent this exact timeline in this thread