How Do You Verify Apps on Android?

Go to Settings > Security > Verify apps if you are running Android 4.2 or higher. The program can work two ways. If you decide to download an app from an unknown source, Google will give you a warning that this could be dangerous.

How do I get Google to verify an app?

App Indexing on Google Search

1. Sign in to your Play Console.
2. Click All Applications .
3. Select the application you’d like to verify.
4. On the left menu, click Development tools > Services & APIs.
5. Under “App Indexing from Google Search,” click Verify website.
6. Type your website address.
7. Click Verify.
8. Go to Google Search Console.

How do you know if an app is legit?

Look at the developer’s name found right below the app’s name. A quick Google search should provide you with verified info about the developer, such as a website. If the developer has created a number of apps, they are more likely to be trustworthy.