Chrome extension- Noticing Strange behaviour from Google ?

Rebel Phantom said:

I've been working with chrome extension and install growth for a while now, and recently i've noticed some shifts in google seems to react to spikes in installs or sudden engagement changes. Approval times are sometimes slower, and high volume install pushes don't seem to hold as much weight unless paired with strong engagement.

Anyone else here managing large-scale extension growth or running install campaigns seeing similar patterns?

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Rebel Phantom said:

I've been working with chrome extension and install growth for a while now, and recently i've noticed some shifts in google seems to react to spikes in installs or sudden engagement changes. Approval times are sometimes slower, and high volume install pushes don't seem to hold as much weight unless paired with strong engagement.

Anyone else here managing large-scale extension growth or running install campaigns seeing similar patterns?

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ShadowCipherX99 said:

Yeah, noticed the same. Google seems to weigh retention and actual usage more now, not just install spikes. Extensions with passive users or quick uninstalls are dropping faster. Solid engagement is definitely the new key.

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grantEcho said:

I started noticing this after one of my test extensions hit 10K installs in 48 hours. It tanked in visibility right after. Now I’m experimenting with slower, geo-targeted drip installs + review pacing. Early signs look better.

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Rebel Phantom said:

I've been working with chrome extension and install growth for a while now, and recently i've noticed some shifts in google seems to react to spikes in installs or sudden engagement changes. Approval times are sometimes slower, and high volume install pushes don't seem to hold as much weight unless paired with strong engagement.

Anyone else here managing large-scale extension growth or running install campaigns seeing similar patterns?

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Rebel Phantom said:

I've been working with chrome extension and install growth for a while now, and recently i've noticed some shifts in google seems to react to spikes in installs or sudden engagement changes. Approval times are sometimes slower, and high volume install pushes don't seem to hold as much weight unless paired with strong engagement.

Anyone else here managing large-scale extension growth or running install campaigns seeing similar patterns?

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Rachel Simmons said:

If you're noticing strange behavior from Google while using a Chrome extension, it could be due to a malfunctioning or malicious extension. Disable recently added extensions one by one to identify the cause. Always use trusted sources and check permissions before installing to ensure safe and stable browser performance.

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Rebel Phantom said:

I've been working with chrome extension and install growth for a while now, and recently i've noticed some shifts in google seems to react to spikes in installs or sudden engagement changes. Approval times are sometimes slower, and high volume install pushes don't seem to hold as much weight unless paired with strong engagement.

Anyone else here managing large-scale extension growth or running install campaigns seeing similar patterns?

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jacktheadverter said:

Yeah, G is def tracking install patterns tighter now. Spike w/o real usage = flagged fast. Better to spread growth, add solid UX signals like clicks, time-on-ext, low uninstall. Store algo got smarter.

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