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Frequently Asked Questions

We have gathered frequently asked questions from the developer community and have provided the answers below for your reference. You can also find a list of FAQs based on common questions submitted by developers at the Support Center.
  • Meta Horizon OS
  • Meta Horizon Store
  • Parent-managed Meta Accounts FAQs
  • Age Group Self-Certification
  • Get Age Category API Implementation
  • Developer Organization Verification FAQs
  • User Reporting FAQs
  • Meta Accounts FAQs
  • Meta Horizon Profiles FAQs
  • App Lab FAQs
  • Open Store FAQs
  • Store Submissions FAQs
  • Unity FAQs
  • Unreal Engine FAQs
  • Developer Verification FAQs
  • Data Use Checkup FAQs
  • Data Protection Assessment FAQs
  • GDPR FAQs

Meta Horizon OS

What is Meta Horizon OS? How is this different from the previous Meta Quest OS?

Read the announcement to learn more about Meta Horizon OS.

What changes do I need to make to support Meta Horizon OS?

There are no changes necessary you need to make to support Meta Horizon OS. Software built for Meta Quest already runs on it today. You can continue to build and distribute your titles through the Meta Horizon Store.

How does Meta Horizon OS, Meta Horizon Worlds and the Horizon social layer fit together?

Meta Horizon OS is the mixed reality operating system that powers Meta Horizon OS devices. It’s similar to traditional software operating systems but tailored to take advantage of advanced sensors and capabilities needed to deliver mixed reality experiences. Developers create titles using their preferred engine or framework and distribute through the Meta Horizon Store.
Meta Horizon Worlds allows people to easily discover and travel to social worlds and experiences.
The Horizon social layer enables people’s identities, avatars, and friend groups to move with them across virtual spaces on Meta Horizon OS. Some of these rich social features can be integrated into your title now while others will be available in the future. For example, see documentation for Users, Friends, and Relationships ( Unity , Unreal , Native ), and Meta Avatars ( Unity ).

I’m a mobile developer. Can I build for Meta Horizon OS?

Meta is developing a new spatial app framework to help mobile developers create mixed reality experiences for Meta Horizon OS devices. You’ll be able to use the tools that you’re already familiar with to bring your mobile apps to Meta Horizon OS or to create entirely new mixed reality apps.You can apply for early access here .

Meta Horizon Store

What is the Meta Horizon Store? How is this different from the previous Meta Quest Store?

The Meta Horizon Store will be the new name for the Meta Quest Store. This Store is the main distribution channel for titles on Quest today and will be available on all Meta Horizon OS devices in the future. If your title was available on the Quest Store, it will be available on the Meta Horizon Store.

What is changing with App Lab?

We are shifting our model from two independent surfaces, Store and App Lab, to a single, unified, open storefront. This shift will happen in stages, first by making many App Lab titles available in a dedicated section of the Store. If you are currently developing for the Meta Quest Store or App Lab, no changes are required at this time.
In the future, new titles submitted will go directly to the Store and App Lab will no longer be a separate distribution channel. All titles will need to meet basic technical, content, and privacy requirements to publish to the Store. Titles are reviewed at submission and may be re-reviewed as they scale to more people. Like App Lab today, all titles that meet these requirements will be published.

What is required for titles to publish on the Meta Horizon Store?

Submission requirements have not changed. The existing Store and App Lab submission processes will continue to operate as we build a unified platform. All titles must still meet the Virtual Reality Check (VRC) guidelines , including our Content Guidelines , Data Use Policy , and App Policies . App Lab titles also must meet our App Lab Policies .

How do I submit my title for the Meta Horizon Store?

Unless previously approved, you will continue to submit your title to App Lab.
  • Log on to the Developer Dashboard
  • Click “Create new app”
  • Enter the name of your app
  • Choose “Quest (App Lab)”
  • Follow the steps to upload your app, provide metadata, and submit for review.
Over time the Meta Horizon Store will integrate all App Lab titles.

When will my App Lab title get added to the Meta Horizon Store?

Meta will be integrating App Lab titles on the Meta Horizon Store over time, starting with a new dedicated section of the Store containing App Lab titles.

I don’t want my App Lab title to appear on the Meta Horizon Store. What can I do?

Please contact the store submissions team at submissions@oculus.com referencing the need to suspend distribution of your app.