store-requirements

# Chrome Web Store Requirements

## Developer Program Policies

### Core Principles

1. **Single Purpose** - Extension must have one clear purpose
2. **Transparency** - Clearly describe functionality
3. **Privacy** - Respect user data
4. **Security** - No malicious behavior
5. **Quality** - Work as advertised

### Policy Categories

| Category | Key Requirements |
|----------|-----------------|
| Content | No malware, spam, hate, or illegal content |
| Data | Minimal collection, clear disclosure |
| Functionality | Works as described, no deception |
| Monetization | Clear about paid features |
| User Experience | No unwanted behavior |

---

## Single Purpose Requirement

### What It Means

Your extension should do **ONE thing well**, not bundle unrelated features.

**ACCEPTABLE:**
- Tab manager with grouping, search, and organization
- Note-taking with formatting, tags, and sync
- Ad blocker with filter customization

**NOT ACCEPTABLE:**
- Tab manager + weather widget + game
- Coupon finder + screenshot tool
- Anything with "multi-tool" bundled features

### How to Define Purpose

```markdown
## Single Purpose Statement
[Extension Name] helps users [primary action] by [method].

Example:
"TabMaster helps users organize their browser tabs by providing
grouping, search, and session management features."
```

### Feature Justification

All features should relate to the core purpose:

| Feature | Core: Tab Management | Justified? |
|---------|---------------------|------------|
| Tab grouping | Direct | ✅ |
| Tab search | Direct | ✅ |
| Session save | Related | ✅ |
| Tab statistics | Enhancement | ✅ |
| Weather widget | Unrelated | ❌ |
| Ad blocking | Unrelated | ❌ |

---

## Permission Justifications

### When Required

Justifications required for:
- `tabs`
- `webNavigation`
- `history`
- `bookmarks`
- `topSites`
- `browsingData`
- `<all_urls>` or broad host permissions

### Writing Good Justifications

**Structure:**
```
Permission: [permission name]

1. What we use