Google Play lost nearly half of its apps, here’s why that’s actually good news

The Android app store doesn't have a very positive reputation when it comes to the apps present. Many are far from being useful and end up deceiving users. Google made...

Google Play lost nearly half of its apps, here’s why that’s actually good news

Google used to allow just about anything on the Play Store. But in July 2024, that changed.

The Google Play Store lost about half of its apps

In a dramatic shift for Android users, the Google Play Store has removed a staggering 1.8 million apps since the start of 2024—47% of its entire catalog—according to new data from Appfigures. This mass exodus reflects Google’s aggressive crackdown on low-quality, spammy, and policy-violating apps, signaling a major shift in how the tech giant manages its digital marketplace. Key Findings: Why Millions of Apps Got the Boot Games hit hardest (200…

Google purged nearly half the apps on the Play Store

Google purged nearly half the apps hosted on the Play Store. While it might sound dire, it made make things better for Android users.

Google has deleted nearly half its Play Store apps in the past year. What is happening?

Google has deleted nearly half its Play Store apps in the past year. What is happening?

Google seems to be sweeping through its app store thoroughly: within a year, the Play Store has lost over a million apps – almost half of them.