{"id":14988,"date":"2025-01-28T19:01:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/google-play-adds-verified-badge-for-vpn-apps\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T21:01:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:01:51","slug":"google-play-adds-verified-badge-for-vpn-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/google-play-adds-verified-badge-for-vpn-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Play Adds &quot;Verified&quot; Badge for VPN Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google Play is announcing today that it is adding a new \u201cVerified\u201d badge to consumer-facing VPN apps. This badge is currently only being used on VPN apps, like NordVPN.<br \/>\nThe reason for this new badge is to highlight apps \u201cthat prioritize user privacy and safety, help users make more informed choices about the VPN apps they use, and build confidence in the apps they ultimately download,\u201d Google says. This works with the existing features Google Play has, such as a banner for VPNs and a Data Safety section declaration on App pages.<br \/>\nNordVPN is one of number of VPNs with this badge, \u201cWe\u2019re excited that the new \u2018Verified\u2019 badge will help users easily identify VPNs that meet high standards for security and privacy. In a market where trust is key, this badge not only provides reassurance to customers, but also highlights the integrity of developers committed to delivering secure and reliable products.\u201d<br \/>\nThis Verified Badge isn\u2019t easy to get<br \/>\nIn Google\u2019s blog post, they also tout how this badge is actually not that easy to get. It\u2019s not as simple as checking a box. Google says that it is proof \u201cthat your VPN app invests in app safety.\u201d It signifies that your app has \u201cgone above and beyond, adhering to the Play safety and security guidelines and successfully completed a Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) Level 2 validation.\u201d Essentially, it means that you can trust this VPN app, and that it isn\u2019t a piece of malware.<br \/>\nGoogle has also outlined what a VPN app has to do to be considered for the VPN app. This includes completing the MASA Level 2 validation as mentioned above. The developer needs to have an Organization developer account type, meet target API level requirements for Google Play apps, have at least 10,000 installs and 250 reviews, be published on Google Play for at least 90 days, and submit a Data Safety section declaration. This means a brand new VPN app can\u2019t get the \u201cVerified\u201d badge.<br \/>\nThe whole reason for this is to create a safer and more transparent Google Play ecosystem.<br \/>\nThe post Google Play Adds &#8222;Verified&#8221; Badge for VPN Apps appeared first on Android Headlines.&#013;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/google-play-verified-badge.png\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\">&#013;<br \/>\nSource: ndroidheadlines.com&#013;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Play is announcing today that it is adding a new \u201cVerified\u201d badge to consumer-facing VPN apps. 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