Google Play Store

Android · Google Play Store is a digital marketplace app that connects Android users with apps, games, movies, TV, and books.

Native Android Tools Google LLC
Bundle ID com.android.vending
Version analyzed 52.1.26-24 [0] [PR] 940550472
Build framework Native Android
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 8
Analyzed 2026-07-03
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

8 SDKs found across 8 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Machine Learning 1 SDK
Payments 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 17 sensitive

143 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Advertise over Bluetooth sensitive

Make the device discoverable to other Bluetooth devices.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Send SMS sensitive

Send SMS messages.

Receive SMS sensitive

Receive SMS messages.

Read SMS sensitive

Read SMS messages.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Read contacts sensitive

Read the user's contacts data.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

START ACTIVITIES FROM BACKGROUND restricted
Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

READ DEVICE CONFIG standard
WRITE DEVICE CONFIG standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.DSE standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.DEVELOPER GROUP ID INFO standard
Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

HIDE NON SYSTEM OVERLAY WINDOWS standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
com.google.android.gms.appevents.permission.SEND APP IMPORTANCE UPDATES standard
SEND SMS NO CONFIRMATION standard
Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

com.android.vending.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Do Not Disturb access standard

Read and write Do Not Disturb policy. User toggles in settings for full control.

com.android.vending.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.android.vending.billing.IN APP NOTIFY.permission.C2D MESSAGE standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
Get running tasks standard

Read information about currently running tasks.

REAL GET TASKS standard
Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

CLEAR APP CACHE standard
CHANGE COMPONENT ENABLED STATE standard
Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

READ PRIVILEGED PHONE STATE standard
Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ GSERVICES standard
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.WRITE GSERVICES standard
ACCESS DOWNLOAD MANAGER standard
ACCESS DOWNLOAD MANAGER ADVANCED standard
SEND DOWNLOAD COMPLETED INTENTS standard
INSTALL PACKAGES standard
DELETE PACKAGES standard
NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

com.android.vending.INTENT VENDING ONLY standard
Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL SHORTCUT standard
STATUS BAR standard
com.android.vending.BIOAUTH CONSENT standard
com.android.vending.TOS ACKED standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.INSTANT APP STATE standard
Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

GET ACCOUNTS PRIVILEGED standard
com.google.android.setupwizard.SETUP PROGRESS SERVICE standard
SEND SAFETY CENTER UPDATE standard
INSTALL GRANT RUNTIME PERMISSIONS standard
GRANT RUNTIME PERMISSIONS standard
REVOKE RUNTIME PERMISSIONS standard
Usage access standard

Collect app usage statistics. Granted from system settings.

CHANGE DEVICE IDLE TEMP WHITELIST standard
BATTERY STATS standard
BACKUP standard
CONNECTIVITY INTERNAL standard
DUMP standard
ALLOCATE AGGRESSIVE standard
GET APP OPS STATS standard
SET PREFERRED APPLICATIONS standard
ACCESS INSTANT APPS standard
UPDATE DEVICE STATS standard
MANAGE APP OPS MODES standard
MANAGE ROLLBACKS standard
PACKAGE VERIFICATION AGENT standard
SET HARMFUL APP WARNINGS standard
MANAGE USERS standard
INTERACT ACROSS USERS standard
Modify system settings standard

Modify system settings. Granted from system settings.

WRITE SECURE SETTINGS standard
FORCE STOP PACKAGES standard
LOADER USAGE STATS standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.BIOAUTH CONSENT standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.CAR standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID NOTIFICATION standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
GET PACKAGE SIZE standard
com.google.android.gms.WRITE VERIFY APPS CONSENT standard
com.google.android.gms.auth.permission.GOOGLE ACCOUNT CHANGE standard
com.google.android.partnersetup.permission.WRITE APP PROVIDER standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ standard
com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE SHORTCUT standard
com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST BADGE standard
com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER INSERT BADGE standard
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE COUNT standard
com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE BADGE standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
READ APP BADGE standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ SETTINGS standard
com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE SETTINGS standard
org.chromium.arc.apkcacheprovider.permission.READ CACHE standard
org.chromium.arc.apkcacheprovider.permission.WRITE CACHE standard
SUBSTITUTE NOTIFICATION APP NAME standard
READ RUNTIME PROFILES standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

REBOOT standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.android.chrome.permission.SHOW COMPLIANCE SCREEN standard
CHANGE OVERLAY PACKAGES standard
SEND DEVICE CUSTOMIZATION READY standard
com.android.permission.USE INSTALLER V2 standard
Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

OVERRIDE COMPAT CHANGE CONFIG ON RELEASE BUILD standard
ENFORCE UPDATE OWNERSHIP standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.INTERNAL BROADCAST standard
LAUNCH TWO PANE SETTINGS DEEP LINK standard
com.google.android.settings.setup.dock.RUN DOCK SETUP standard
Foreground service: system exempted standard

Required for foreground services of type systemExempted.

com.google.android.finsky.permission.PLAY BILLING LIBRARY BROADCAST standard
READ SYSTEM GRAMMATICAL GENDER standard
com.google.android.setupwizard.READ DEVICE ORIGIN standard
com.google.android.setupwizard.READ DEVICE ORIGIN FIRST PARTY standard
com.google.android.engage.REQUEST ENGAGE DATA standard
QUERY ADVANCED PROTECTION MODE standard
GET APP METADATA standard
HIDE STATUS BAR NOTIFICATION standard
com.google.android.apps.play.games.lib.dekuloguploadservice.permission.UPLOAD DEKU LOGS standard
com.google.android.gms.dck.permission.DIGITAL KEY IN USE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Google Play Store.

What is Google Play Store built with?

Google Play Store by Google LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Google Play Store use?

FlyTrap detected 8 third-party SDKs inside Google Play Store, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google AdMob. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Ads and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Google Play Store request?

Google Play Store requests 143 permissions. 17 of these are sensitive, such as Precise location, Scan for Bluetooth devices and Advertise over Bluetooth. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Google Play Store safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Google Play Store requests 143 permissions (17 sensitive) and bundles 8 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Google Play Store available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.