Google is reportedly developing a new safety feature for the Play Store that would notify Android users when apps installed on their devices have been removed from the store.

At present, Android users are only alerted through Play Protect when an app is considered harmful or suspicious. However, there is no built-in system that informs users if an app has been taken down from the Play Store after installation.

Code found in a pre-release version of the Play Store suggests Google is working on closing this gap. The upcoming feature would reportedly display a notice when an app is no longer available on Google Play and indicate that it will no longer receive future updates.

The warning is expected to help users identify apps that are no longer supported, which can pose security and stability risks over time due to a lack of updates and patches.

While details remain limited, it is not yet confirmed whether Google will also offer a direct option to uninstall such apps from the notification screen.

The development comes at a time when Android’s ecosystem continues to face challenges related to low-quality and harmful applications. In recent months, security researchers have reported large-scale ad fraud campaigns involving hundreds of apps that were installed millions of times before being removed from the Play Store.

If launched, the new feature would represent a shift toward more proactive app management on Android, helping users stay aware of software that has been discontinued or removed from official distribution channels.