Non compliant apps to be removed from the Windows Store “on a rolling basis”

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Published onOctober 11, 2016

published onOctober 11, 2016

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Back in June, Microsoft warned developers that already released apps on the Windows Store that it wouldstart to remove appsthat did not have their age rating correctly set starting September 30th. To comply with the new policy, app developers were asked to log in to Dev Center, edit age ratings on their apps and take a brief questionnaire, a process that should have taken approximately five to ten minutes to complete.

As we’re now eleven days past the deadline, it seems that Microsoft has not started removing non-compliant apps from the Windows Store yet. Indeed, a Microsoft spokesperson explained to our colleagues atNeowinthat the company will remove non-compliant apps “on a rolling basis.” Here his the full statement:

As we’ve communicated over the last several months, Microsoft has adopted the simplified IARC rating system for app and game submissions to the Windows Store. All Windows Store content is certified by Microsoft to help ensure a quality experience and interact with content that is appropriate for you and your family. The process for removing non-compliant apps is on a rolling basis, as we periodically run tests and remove content that does not meet our quality certification.

It’s still not clear when the company plans to execute its next series of periodic tests, but it the meantime it seems that developers who have yet to update their apps to comply with the new policy could still have some time to do it. We’ll let you know as soon as we learn anything new on this matter.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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