WASHINGTON (August 25, 2025) — The Developers Alliance today applauds Google’s new Android developer verification requirements. The basic, affordable verification process will help maintain Android’s integrity and promote user safety and security.
“Implementing an Android developer verification is a critical step to ensure trust, accountability, and security across the Android ecosystem, regardless of distribution method,” said Jake Ward, co-founder and chair of the Developers Alliance. “All developers and users benefit from a trusted, safe, and secure Android. We applaud Google for continuing to prioritize user safety while empowering developers to build responsibly and grow in today’s competitive economy.”
Developers and app-based business owners also enthusiastically support developer identity verification:
“Google’s new developer verification process is a valuable measure that promotes accountability, protects users, and ensures legitimate apps and the Android ecosystem aren’t undermined by bad actors,” said Sean Higgins, co-founder & chief executive officer of BetterYou.
“When considering the immense value Google provides app publishers, its new developer verification is an important requirement that will help keep malware and other harmful software off of Android, strengthening user safety and trust,” said Adri Ofman, chief operating officer and partner at Visual Blasters.
“Google’s new Android developer verification reinforces its continued effort to help users stay safe and developers like me grow our small business on the Play Store,” said Nico Aguilar, co-founder of Speeko.
