: The Store now displays explicit warnings for apps that are frequently uninstalled or have low user engagement, shifting the focus from simple downloads to long-term quality. Recent Performance & Security Milestones Milestone Bad Apps Blocked 1.75 million apps prevented from going live in 2025. Banned Accounts Over 80,000 "bad developer" accounts removed. Review Spam
The verified build is now cleared for manual sideloading via APK distribution channels and is currently staged for phased rollout via the Play Store backend API. play store version 12515 verified