In November, online security firm Kaspersky noted that the number of users encountering apps that pose as free VPNs increased by 2.5 times, between just Q2 and Q3 of 2024

Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.

It seems that the possibility of downloading a malicious app from the Google Play Store has once again been reduced. Google has announced a new verification badge for VPN apps, helping users distinguish secure and trustworthy applications from the vast selection available on the Play Store.

Google Play is rolling out "Verified" badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps with the badge prioritize user

Google's new badge will be displayed on the VPN app's details page and in search results as a guarantee the virtual private network (VPN) service meets Google's safety standards.

Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the company announced on Tuesday. The new badge will appear on a VPN app’s details page and within search results, proving that it meets specific standards outlined by Google.

Google Play Store Introduces Verified Badge for VPN Apps With growing concerns over online privacy, many users turn to VPNs for secure internet access. However, not all VPN apps are trustworthy. To address this issue,

In November 2023, Google unveiled a badge system on the Google Play Store to improve user trust and app transparency. This initiative initially focused on VPN apps due to their critical role in safeguarding user data.

Google's VPN Verified Badge helps identify tested apps, but is it enough? We explain why it’s not the full privacy guarantee you need.

Google has announced that badges for VPN apps on the Play Store are rolling out. These badges inform users that the app has been verified.