Google Authenticator Android

Google Authenticator

Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.

Features & Capabilities

Google Authenticator provides an essential extra layer of security by enabling two-step verification for your online accounts. Beyond just a password, you'll need to enter a unique code generated by the app on your phone each time you sign in, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Key features include offline code generation, synchronization of auth codes across devices via your Google Account, easy setup through QR codes, support for multiple accounts, and flexible code generation methods (time-based and counter-based). Additionally, transferring accounts to new devices is seamless with QR code transfers. To utilize it with your Google account, simply activate 2-Step Verification at http://www.google.com/2step. Note: The app requires camera access to scan QR codes during setup.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Google LLC
Downloads:
318,988,710 692.42K
Rating:
3.84
(665,067)
1,205 new ratings
Version:
7.1 Last updated: 2026-03-27
Version code:
7001056
Creation date:
2012-03-21
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
Size:
7.36MB
Email:
ac*****@google.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-24
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Google LLC
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
Email:
ac*****@google.com
Website:
https://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1066447

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Many users describe Google Authenticator as a good or very good app and useful for authentication, with fast, reliable performance and a sense of security. However, several reviews highlight a painful setup with too many steps and a generally poor user experience. A subset raises privacy concerns about data access. Overall, the app is valued for 2FA, but setup friction and usability complaints are common themes.
Pros
  • Overall positive app; frequently labeled as good or very good
  • Useful for authentication (2FA)
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • Perceived secure by users
Cons
  • Difficult setup / too many steps
  • Very poor user experience / negative usability
  • Privacy concerns about data access
Recent reviews
camera is not working on Android 16
by Ar*****, 2026-06-23

very nice
by Je*****, 2026-06-23

good
by Ge*****, 2026-06-23
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