Is it advisable to change the name of an app after publishing it on Google Play?

Question

I have an app on Google Play named "Mathadict"

I wish to change its name to "Math Addict".

First of all isit advisable to do so? Because my apps have been suspended in the past and I am very apprehensive about it.

If yes then what are the things that should be kept in mind while doing so? For example I think I will have to change the app_name string value in strings.xml.

Also, how to check if a name is available for use?

Answer 1

It's fine to change the name. What you really can't afford to do is to change the package name or the key that's used to sign the app. But there's no issue with changing the name.

Answer 2

Yes you can change your name of your application. No worries at all.

But remember Google could suspend the app because of some standard policy.

1. Using another logo which already exists.

2. Using the same name of an app that already exists in the Play store.

So beware of such things and publish your application.

Have a glance of this. https://play.google.com/about/developer-distribution-agreement.html

Answer 3

Changes for existing app is not allowed without re-submission. You need to do the upgrade in manifest file with name,author and version-name and version-code as well.Then re-submit the app at Google Play. @How to change an Android app's name?