Google Play Store Removes 1.8 Million Apps to Boost Quality

Google Play Store Removes 1.8 Million Apps to Boost Quality

Google Play Store Removes 1.8 Million Apps to Improve Quality and Safety Wondering why so many apps disappeared from the Google Play Store in 2024? According to a detailed report from Appfigures, the Google Play Store lost 1.8 million apps out of the 3.4 million it had at the beginning of the year. This dramatic drop, which accounts for roughly 47% of all apps, reflects Google's new strategy to prioritize high-quality apps , enhance user safety , and maintain a more trustworthy ecosystem for both users and developers. If you're searching for answers about the Play Store’s shrinking library, it's not a glitch — it's part of Google's broader crackdown on spammy, outdated, and low-quality apps.                          Image : Google Why Did Google Remove 1.8 Million Apps? Google has been intensifying its efforts to enforce stricter app quality guidelines. According to spokesperson Dan Jackson, the removal of millions of apps highlights Google's "commitment to cont…