VPN, Google and Verified

Google's VPN badging system from 2023 is rolling out on the Play Store...again
Google has already announced a security-checking Google Play VPN badge system two times now, but it's here to announce it again.
Google’s new verification badge makes it easier to choose your next VPN
It seems that the possibility of downloading a malicious app from the Google Play Store has once again been reduced. Google has announced a new verification badge for VPN apps, helping users distinguish secure and trustworthy applications from the vast selection available on the Play Store.
Google Play Store Rolls Out Verified Badge for Secure VPN Apps
Google Play Store Introduces Verified Badge for VPN Apps With growing concerns over online privacy, many users turn to VPNs for secure internet access. However, not all VPN apps are trustworthy. To address this issue,
Not all VPNs are safe: Google Play Store now flags secure VPNs with a verified badge
Google is introducing a “Verified” badge on the Play Store to help users identify safe and reliable VPN apps. This badge, displayed as a shield with a checkmark and the word “Verified,” indicates that the VPN meets strict security and privacy standards,
Google Play Store shows verified badge on trusted VPN apps again
In November 2023, Google unveiled a badge system on the Google Play Store to improve user trust and app transparency. This initiative initially focused on VPN apps due to their critical role in safeguarding user data.
Google Play will now verify VPNs that prioritize privacy and safety
Google Play will now display verification badges on approved VPNs as a way to “highlight apps that prioritize user privacy and safety,” the company announced on Tuesday. The new badge will appear on a VPN app’s details page and within search results, proving that it meets specific standards outlined by Google.
Is your VPN app really secure? Check for this new ‘verified’ symbol
Google's new verification feature for VPN apps in the Play Store will tell you if your VPN is reputable and secure.
Is that VPN safe? Google Play's badge system will let you know
Google has announced that badges for VPN apps on the Play Store are rolling out. These badges inform users that the app has been verified.
Google Play Store adding ‘Verified’ badge for VPN apps
After introducing a “Government” badge last year, the Google Play Store is adding one called “Verified” for consumer-facing VPN apps.
Google Play Store Rolls Out Verified Badge for VPN Apps Focused on Privacy and Safety
NordVPN, hide.me, and Aloha Browsers are some of the VPN apps listed on Google Play Store with a verified badge.
This new Google badge helps navigate untrustworthy VPNs
The Google Play Store now includes a Verified badge for virtual private networks (VPNs) that meet its extensive criteria.
DeepSeek disappears from the Italian App Store and Google Play Store amid privacy complaint
While DeepSeek remains blocked on Italian app stores, a VPN should help bypass the block couples with some extra workarounds.
The Google Play Store introduces a Verified badge for trusted VPN apps
The badge can be acquired only by apps that comply with security guidelines and have passed evaluation by an authorized app.