Should the app be in full production so that the rating library works?

[aneta9]

If the application is released on Google play store as Alpha version (limited access), should the rating library still work? This is my case. My app is shutting down even on 'Rate Me Later' button click. The log files claim that the app can't find the right link on google play store ( although i checked and the link with my app on https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id= com.mypackagenamemyappname does exist. So, I wonder if the issue is that my app is not under full release or whether it is some other issue.. . Would greatly appreciate if you could clarify the situation with the test releases on main page if there IS indeed a limitation about release type. Thank you a lot for your effort developing this great library!:-)