Google blocked 2.28 million apps on Play Store for policy violation in 2023

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Google, in a recent blog post, announced that it prevented 2.28 million policy-violating apps from being published on its Play Store. The platform has also identified and banned over 333,000 bad accounts associated with confirmed malware and severe policy violations.

Additionally, Google Play has rejected or remediated nearly 200,000 app submissions to ensure proper usage of sensitive permissions. Collaborations with SDK providers have further bolstered privacy efforts, impacting over 790,000 apps and empowering developers to make informed choices regarding data access and sharing.

Google added that the security capabilities for Play Protect have been bolstered with real-time scanning at the code level, detecting over 5 million new malicious off-Play apps. The platform has also raised the bar for developer accountability by implementing stringent testing requirements and expanded verification protocols.

Looking ahead, Google Play is poised to launch new security initiatives in 2024, including the removal of apps that lack transparency about their privacy practices. Furthermore, the platform has taken legal action against fraudulent actors, filing a lawsuit to combat the proliferation of fraudulent investment and crypto exchange apps on Play.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow