Google Play is rolling out “Verified” badges for choose VPN apps to make it simpler for customers to seek out belief providers. Apps with the badge prioritize consumer privateness and security, Google mentioned in a blog post on Tuesday.

The badge signifies that the builders of an app have adhered to the Play security and safety tips and accomplished a Cellular Software Safety Evaluation (MASA) Stage 2 validation, which basically implies that the app has been double-checked for safety.

As well as, a VPN app must have a minimum of 10,000 installs and 250 opinions to be thought-about for the Verified badge. The app should even have been on Google Play for a minimum of 90 days and meet goal API stage necessities for Google Play apps.

Google says the badge will assist apps stand out, as will probably be displayed on particular apps’ particulars web page and in search outcomes. The tech big says it has additionally constructed new surfaces in Google Play to showcase verified VPN apps.

“This new badge is designed to spotlight apps that prioritize consumer privateness and security, assist customers make extra knowledgeable decisions concerning the VPN apps they use, and construct confidence within the apps they finally obtain,” Google wrote in its weblog put up.

The change comes as Google has been working to showcase and establish secure apps on its market. Final Might, the corporate introduced “Government” labels in Google Play to indicate official state and federal authorities apps.