Integrating Google Play Subscriptions in PHP: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article walks through how to integrate Google Play Subscriptions in a PHP environment.

Introduction

Google Play Subscriptions allow app developers to monetize their apps by offering recurring billing for premium features, content, or services. Integrating Google Play’s Subscription API into a PHP backend enables businesses to manage subscriptions, verify purchases, and handle renewals or cancellations seamlessly.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:

1. Google Play Developer Account: A Google Play developer account with access to your app’s Google Play Console.
2. Google Play Billing API Access: Enable the Google Play Billing API from the Google Cloud Console.
3. Service Account: Create a service account to authenticate API requests and download the service account credentials.
4. PHP Environment: PHP version 7 or above installed on your server.
5. Composer: Used to manage dependencies like Google API Client Libraries.

Steps to Integrate Google Play Subscriptions in PHP