Google Authenticator

Name: Google Authenticator
Rating: 3.8640902 (672429 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC App

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

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

325,764,610 ▲ 926.94K

Data as of 2026-08-04

Rating:

3.86 +1,357

(672,429)

Version:

7.2

Last updated: 2026-07-21

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

App Privacy & Security

By:

Google LLC

Downloads:

325,764,610 926.94K

Rating:

3.86

(672,429) 1,357 new ratings

Version:

7.2 Last updated: 2026-07-21

Version code:

7002011

Creation date:

2012-03-21

Publisher country:

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:

7.57MB

Email:

ac*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 445

Other rankings

#10 in Tools (Free) ▲ 4

#109 in Application (Free) ▲ 24

#52 in

Top app in Germany ▲ 5

#68 in

Top app in Australia ▼ 2

#77 in

Top app in Canada ▲ 2

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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

Google Authenticator is a simple, reliable, and secure app for two-factor authentication. Setup is quick, codes are generated instantly, and it provides an extra layer of protection for my online accounts.

Ra*****, 2026-08-03

Stopped syncing so codes never worked. On top of that I lost all my 2fa codes after I accidentally Uninstaller from my phone, ive had this for years and neither of these happened plus there used to be a setting to fix syncing codes now that's gone this is absolute bs I swear if I lose access to any of my accounts im going to lose it!!!