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Google to Mandate Developer Verification for Android Apps in Four Countries

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Google will require all developers distributing apps on Android in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identity. This measure aims to prevent malicious actors from distributing harmful apps. The verification process will start in October 2025 and become mandatory by September 2026. The initiative targets apps installed on certified Android devices, including those sideloaded from third-party marketplaces. It complements existing security measures to block potentially dangerous apps. Developers already verified through the Google Play Store will not be affected. The move follows Google's previous requirement for organizational developer accounts to provide a valid D-U-N-S number. It aims to enhance user trust and security while preserving user choice.

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  1. 26.08.2025 09:27 📰 1 articles

    Google to Mandate Developer Verification for Android Apps in Four Countries

    Google announced plans to require all developers distributing apps on Android in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand to verify their identity. The verification process will start in October 2025 and become mandatory by September 2026. This measure targets all apps installed on certified Android devices, including those sideloaded from third-party marketplaces. The initiative aims to prevent malicious actors from distributing harmful apps and impersonating developers. Existing Google Play Store developers who are already verified will not be affected. The move complements existing security measures to block potentially dangerous apps.

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