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AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link
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Last updated: 2026-08-29; Google Ticket Number: #9-2777000041594
From Google: clarification on whether an IRS 501(c)(6) determination satisfies "tax exempt donations".
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Since 28 August, Google has rejected updates to AnkiDroid on the Play Store. Unless resolved, AnkiDroid will be removed from Google Play on 11 September worldwide (except for India and Russia).
AnkiDroid is a free, open-source flashcard app for Android with over 10 million installs, used worldwide for various purposes, primarily in medical education and language learning.
AnkiDroid's donations go to Open Source Collective, a US non-profit which acts as our fiscal host. It holds an IRS determination letter stating that it is tax-exempt under 501(c)(6). This determination letter has been provided to Google.
As mentioned in the previous email, we reviewed the documentation you submitted but found that your app still violates the Payments policy.
You can refer to the attached screenshot for additional information.