Google Blocks 2.36 Million App Submissions in 2024

In 2024, Google blocked 2.36 million Android app submissions to the Play Store due to policy violations, including malware and spyware threats, while banning 158,000 developer accounts involved in these activities. This represents a slight increase in app blocks compared to previous years, highlighting the persistent threat from malicious actors. The enhanced detection was primarily supported by AI-powered threat detection, which aided 92% of human reviews, enabling faster and more accurate identification of harmful apps. Additionally, Google prevented 1.3 million apps from obtaining excessive permissions that could compromise user data. Improvements in Google's Play Protect system and the introduction of new tools for developers contributed to better security, with daily scans of over 200 billion apps. This reflects Google's ongoing commitment to safeguarding users and ensuring trustworthy app availability on its platform.