Google Removes 1.75 M Fake Apps, Blocks 80,000 Developers

Google removed 1.75 million fake apps from the Play Store and permanently blocked 80,000 developer accounts in 2025. Many apps contained malware, scams, or privacy threats. AI-powered Play Protect also stopped 255,000 apps from reaching users, while over 160 million fake reviews were deleted, improving Android security and user safety.