Google blocked nearly two million Android apps and more than 80,000 developer accounts

That's less than previous years, but still a worryingly high number ...

Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025

Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security enforcement.
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Google to add developer verification requirement for Android apps

Scheduled for rollout starting in September 2026, the program aims to restrict malware distribution by requiring developer verification for apps installed on Android ...
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Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...