Google Play Listing Character Limits (2026)
Verified againstGoogle Play, listing requirementson 2026-08-15.
Each text field in a Google Play Console store listing has a fixed character limit. The Play Console blocks you from saving a field that runs over. These are the current limits for the store listing fields you edit when you publish or update an Android app.
The short answer
App title is 30 characters, short description is 80 characters, and full description is 4000 characters. Release notes add a fourth limit at 500 characters, counted separately for each language.
Every Google Play listing field limit
| Field | Limit | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| App title | 30 | characters | Shown under your icon and in search. Keyword stuffing here can get a listing rejected. |
| Short description | 80 | characters | The one-line summary shown above the fold, before the Read More expander. |
| Full description | 4000 | characters | The main listing body, shown after a user taps Read More. |
| Release notes | 500 | characters | What's new for the release. Counted per language, so each translation has its own 500. |
Where each field appears
Google Play counts characters, not bytes, so there is no byte math to worry about the way there is with the Apple keyword field. The title and short description do the heavy lifting, because both are visible before a user expands the listing. The full description sits behind Read More and gives you room for detail. Release notes are counted per language, so if you localize your listing, budget 500 characters for each locale rather than 500 total.
Copy the limits
Google Play listing character limits
App title: 30 characters
Short description: 80 characters
Full description: 4000 characters
Release notes: 500 characters per languageDraft every field to length with the Metadata Helper
Free tool that writes and length-checks your title, short description, and full description against these exact limits.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a Google Play app title be?
The Google Play Console app title field allows up to 30 characters, including spaces. Google also prohibits keyword stuffing and promotional phrases in the title, so use the space for your actual app name.
What is the character limit for the short description?
The short description is limited to 80 characters. It is the first line of copy a user sees on your listing, above the Read More expander, so it carries most of the conversion weight.
How long can the full description be?
The full description allows up to 4000 characters. It appears after a user taps Read More and supports basic formatting.
Are release notes limited per language?
Yes. Release notes are capped at 500 characters, and that limit applies per language. Each translation you provide gets its own 500 character budget.
Shipping on iOS too? See the App Store Connect character limits, or draft both stores at once in the Metadata Helper.