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Security report for googleplay.com

Google LLC · Technology · United States

Low risk. 2 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view and SSL/TLS.

Security score

84/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Google Play, operated by Google LLC, is the premier digital distribution platform for Android applications, games, and digital media content. It holds a dominant market position as the official app store for Android devices globally, serving a broad general audience. The platform offers a comprehensive marketplace that supports developers and consumers alike, facilitating app discovery, purchase, and updates. The business model is platform-based, generating revenue through app sales, in-app purchases, and advertising.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

2 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
65
Security headers
90
Email security
83
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
84

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Google Play benefits from Google's extensive ecosystem and brand recognition, providing competitive advantages such as seamless integration with Android OS and Google services. Its revenue streams include app sales, subscriptions, and advertising. The target customer segments range from individual consumers to developers and enterprises. The platform's growth is supported by continuous innovation and a vast partnership ecosystem. Strategic observations highlight Google's focus on maintaining market leadership through quality, security, and user experience.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, robust security headers, and use of Google's reCAPTCHA to mitigate automated abuse. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. Compliance with privacy regulations is evident, though explicit privacy policy links were not found in the provided content snippet. Incident response and security policies are managed at the corporate level by Google LLC, a leader in security best practices. Overall, the platform is highly secure and trustworthy.

Recommendations

  1. Ensure privacy and cookie policies are prominently accessible and updated to reflect GDPR and other regulations.
  2. Maintain continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to prevent supply chain risks.
  3. Enhance transparency around data retention and user data handling practices.
  4. Regularly audit security headers and SSL configurations to maintain best practices.
  5. Promote security awareness and incident response readiness across all platform teams.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Google LLC
Description
Google Play is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google. It serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications, games, movies, books, and other digital content.
Key services
App distribution, Digital content marketplace, Game store, Media streaming
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, reCAPTCHA, HTML5, CSS3
Frameworks
Proprietary Google frameworks
Platforms
Web, Android
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of reCAPTCHA
  • Content Security Policy

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google Ads
Transparency
excellent

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a major digital distribution platform operated by Google.
  2. Content is professionally presented and highly optimized for performance and accessibility.
  3. Strong security posture with HTTPS and security headers.
  4. Extensive use of Google analytics and marketing tools.
  5. No signs of suspicious or malicious activity.
  6. WHOIS data is not publicly available but domain is legitimate and trusted.
Technical notes

Notes

The technical infrastructure is built on modern web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, supported by Google's proprietary frameworks. Hosting is provided by Google Cloud Platform, ensuring high availability and performance. The site is optimized for mobile devices and accessibility, with fast loading times and SEO best practices implemented. Use of Google Analytics and Tag Manager indicates extensive data collection for performance and marketing insights. Technical risks are minimal given Google's resources and expertise.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 79/100Low24 findingsView report
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