Before submission
Test reporting, blocking, content filtering, and account removal flows.
Provide demo accounts and sample content if the app is empty at launch.
Make privacy and data collection disclosures consistent.
App type checklists
App type checklist
Social app review checklist
Social apps need a strong story around user-generated content, reporting, blocking, privacy, accounts, and reviewer access.
Developers submitting social, community, chat, forum, or UGC apps. Guideline 1.2 Guideline 2.1 Guideline 5.1.1
Metadata and screenshots
Use fictional accounts and content in screenshots.
Avoid screenshots with personal data, offensive content, or unsupported community claims.
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