Google Play Age Verification: How It Works
- * Age verification is being rolled out in the Google Play Store.
- Google is expanding age verification beyond YouTube to the Google Play Store.
- * Some methods rely on age estimation,which may require further documentation if inaccurate.
Google Play Store Now Requires Age Verification – Here’s What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways:
* Age verification is being rolled out in the Google Play Store.
* Users have multiple methods to prove their age.
* App access is restricted until age is verified.
Google is expanding age verification beyond YouTube to the Google Play Store. Users attempting to download certain apps are now encountering a pop-up requesting age confirmation, and many apps are inaccessible until verification is complete.
Verification Options:
Google offers several ways to verify your age:
- Upload a government-issued ID: (Driver’s license, passport, etc.)
- Selfie Photo: A partner company will estimate your age based on the photo.
- Submit Credit Card: Google states your card will not be charged.
- Enter Email Address: Google will use online data linked to the email for confirmation.
- Use VerifyMy: A third-party identity verification service utilizing methods like phone number, email, ID, facial estimation, and review of previous usage.
Important Notes:
* Some methods rely on age estimation,which may require further documentation if inaccurate.
* Privacy concerns are likely, tho Google states it will comply with stated privacy policies.
Also mentioned in the article:
* AI-powered age verification previously rolled out to YouTube.
* Google is using AI to estimate age based on user activity across its services.