Google play has a new way to show users if apps are secure – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Google Play has a new way to show users if apps are secure.

Starting with VPN apps, certain categories on the Google Play store will now show a banner to help users find trustworthy apps.

Google says in a blog post that the banners will tell users about the “Independent security review” badge the company introduced last year, signifying apps that have undergone independent audits to verify they comply with the OWASP global security standard.

A screenshot of the new banner, which shows a picture of the security review badge and includes a “Learn more” link.
The Google Play Independent Security Review banner.
Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
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