Why is my app stuck on Pending publication for days?
“Pending publication” means the app passed review but Google is still propagating it, which normally takes a few hours but can stretch to up to 7 days for brand-new developer accounts. Accounts created after November 2023 are throttled the most, while established accounts publish almost immediately. If it exceeds 7 days, check for an unfinished declaration (Data safety, content rating or target audience) silently blocking the release.