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Google Play Introduces 'Verified' Badge for VPN Apps

1/28/2025

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Google Play is raising the bar for VPN apps by launching a "Verified" badge aimed at boosting user trust and safety. To earn this badge, apps must pass a rigorous security assessment, achieve a minimum of 10,000 installs, gather at least 250 reviews, and remain on the platform for 90 days. Renowned apps like Nord and hide.me have already proudly displayed this badge.

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Story summary

Google Play is raising the bar for VPN apps by launching a "Verified" badge aimed at boosting user trust and safety. To earn this badge, apps must pass a rigorous security assessment, achieve a minimum of 10,000 installs, gather at least 250 reviews, and remain on the platform for 90 days. Renowned apps like Nord and hide.me have already proudly displayed this badge.