Verifying Google Play Subscriptions via Google API

Google Play subscriptions are a core feature for many mobile apps, providing a recurring revenue stream by offering users premium services and content.

However, to ensure secure transactions and avoid fraud, it’s essential to verify the subscription status on your server-side. Google provides APIs to enable you to do just that. This article will guide you through verifying Google Play subscriptions using the Google Play Developer API.

Why Verify Subscriptions?

Subscription verification ensures that:

1. Security: You validate if the subscription is active, expired, or cancelled to prevent unauthorized access to premium features.
2. Fraud Prevention: You protect your app from potential fraud, such as users spoofing purchase responses.
3. Subscription Status Tracking: You can track whether a user’s subscription is still active or if they’ve cancelled or allowed it to expire.

Steps to Verify Google Play Subscriptions

1. Set Up Google Play Developer API