AnkiDroid: Google Play no longer allowing Open Collective donation link
The open-source flashcard app AnkiDroid faces removal from the Google Play Store due to a dispute over its donation link policy. Google claims the app's use of a 501(c)(6) fiscal host violates its payment policies, threatening the app's availability to millions of users.
Why it matters
This highlights the challenges open-source projects face when navigating the restrictive payment and donation policies of major app store platforms.
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Notifications You must be signed in to change notification settings Fork 2.9k Star 11.7k Code Issues 263 Pull requests 102 Actions Projects Wiki Security and quality 0 Insights Additional navigation options Code Issues Pull requests Actions Projects Wiki Security and quality Insights [Community Help Needed] Google Play: no longer allowing our Open Collective donation link #21656 New issue Copy link New issue Copy link Open Task Open [Community Help Needed] Google Play: no longer allowing our Open Collective donation link #21656 Task Copy link Milestone 2.24.1 release Description david-allison opened on Aug 29, 2026 Issue body actions 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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