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Top 20 Security and Privacy SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play
Last update: 21 Jun 2025 CET
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Top 20 Security and Privacy SDKs Used in Android Apps on Google Play

We at 42matters have identified the 20 most popular Security and Privacy SDKs leveraged by Android apps available on the Android app market.

Security and Privacy SDKs are developer tools that provide various functionalities for developers that need to add secure data transmission, storage, or processing to their mobile apps, as well as privacy compliance. Common features include authentication, authorization, encryption, decryption, data access control, tokenization, certificate management, secure communication, etc.

This list is based on our analysis of the millions of mobile applications – and the 2,300+ SDKs they use – that constitute the vast inventory of the Google Play Store. The accompanying data provides readers with a glimpse into the rich mobile application insights generated by the 42matters technology. This data is also available via our APIs, file dumps, Explorer, and SDK Explorer.

The intended purpose of this article is to assist app builders in their search for the perfect Security and Privacy SDK to leverage in their app, as well as to give SDK developers insight into their biggest competitors and potential customers. This data collected by our technology may also serve as a useful tool for folks researching the wider mobile app market.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 25.44% have integrated Firebase App Check. This accounts for 15.05% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
185.13k
Google Play
App Share
25.44%
Google Play
Apps
170.49k
Games
14.64k
Total Downloads
101.22b
Google Play
Download Share
15.05%
Google Play
App Downloads
60.45b
Game Downloads
40.77b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Firebase App Check.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 24.74% have integrated Google reCAPTCHA. This accounts for 16.57% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
180.03k
Google Play
App Share
24.74%
Google Play
Apps
167.60k
Games
12.43k
Total Downloads
111.41b
Google Play
Download Share
16.57%
Google Play
App Downloads
74.80b
Game Downloads
36.61b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Google reCAPTCHA.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 24.67% have integrated Bouncy Castle Crypto. This accounts for 17.72% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

The Bouncy Castle Crypto package SDK is a Java implementation of cryptographic algorithms.

Total Apps
179.56k
Google Play
App Share
24.67%
Google Play
Apps
178.42k
Games
1.14k
Total Downloads
119.19b
Google Play
Download Share
17.72%
Google Play
App Downloads
116.75b
Game Downloads
2.44b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Bouncy Castle Crypto.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.66% have integrated SafeDK. This accounts for 15.91% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

SafeDK is an SDK management and marketplace for enterprises and mobile developers. It offers an infrastructure solution, which improves mobile apps' security, stability, and QoS by monitoring and controlling 3rd party tools integrated in the apps.

Total Apps
26.65k
Google Play
App Share
3.66%
Google Play
Apps
4.50k
Games
22.15k
Total Downloads
107.00b
Google Play
Download Share
15.91%
Google Play
App Downloads
14.51b
Game Downloads
92.49b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SafeDK.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.63% have integrated Conceal by Facebook. This accounts for 1.75% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
26.38k
Google Play
App Share
3.63%
Google Play
Apps
26.28k
Games
97
Total Downloads
11.77b
Google Play
Download Share
1.75%
Google Play
App Downloads
11.68b
Game Downloads
92.04m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Conceal by Facebook.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.33% have integrated Spongy Castle. This accounts for 4.05% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Spongy Castle is an SDK that repackages Bouncy Castle for Android (which ships a crippled version of BC).

Total Apps
24.22k
Google Play
App Share
3.33%
Google Play
Apps
23.20k
Games
1.01k
Total Downloads
27.22b
Google Play
Download Share
4.05%
Google Play
App Downloads
22.65b
Game Downloads
4.57b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Spongy Castle.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, 3.26% have integrated SQLCipher for Android. This accounts for 4.26% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

SQLCipher for Android is an open source extension SDK for SQLite that provides transparent 256-bit AES encryption of database files.

Total Apps
23.75k
Google Play
App Share
3.26%
Google Play
Apps
22.84k
Games
913
Total Downloads
28.62b
Google Play
Download Share
4.26%
Google Play
App Downloads
21.46b
Game Downloads
7.15b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use SQLCipher for Android.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated FingerprintJS. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
5.60k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
5.54k
Games
60
Total Downloads
4.18b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
3.94b
Game Downloads
233.92m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use FingerprintJS.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Sift. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Sift is a leader in digital trust and safety, empowering organizations of all sizes to unlock new revenue without risk. Sift helps businesses make accurate, real-time decisions that both improve user experience and increase revenue.

Total Apps
3.71k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
3.70k
Games
1
Total Downloads
2.03b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.03b
Game Downloads
1.22m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Sift.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent. This accounts for 2.49% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
3.57k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
3.47k
Games
98
Total Downloads
16.75b
Google Play
Download Share
2.49%
Google Play
App Downloads
11.76b
Game Downloads
4.99b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use OneTrust Publishers Headless Consent.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Usercentrics. This accounts for 4.60% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.95k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.17k
Games
1.78k
Total Downloads
30.93b
Google Play
Download Share
4.60%
Google Play
App Downloads
3.02b
Game Downloads
27.91b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Usercentrics.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Talsec. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.64k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
2.63k
Games
8
Total Downloads
979.29m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
978.52m
Game Downloads
770.24k

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Talsec.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis. This accounts for 1.59% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
2.17k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.84k
Games
331
Total Downloads
10.68b
Google Play
Download Share
1.59%
Google Play
App Downloads
9.03b
Game Downloads
1.64b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use ThreatMetrix by LexisNexis.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Riskified. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
1.99k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.99k
Games
0
Total Downloads
2.61b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.60b
Game Downloads
10.74m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Riskified.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated AESCrypt. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

AESCrypt is a file encryption SDK, available on several operating systems, that facilitates easy and secure file encryption based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Total Apps
1.98k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.95k
Games
29
Total Downloads
783.72m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
768.88m
Game Downloads
14.84m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use AESCrypt.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated FraudForce by iovation. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

Total Apps
1.94k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.94k
Games
4
Total Downloads
2.65b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.65b
Game Downloads
1.58m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use FraudForce by iovation.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated Didomi. This accounts for 1.13% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

The Didomi SDK provides comprehensive solutions to collect, store, and leverage user consents and preferences for your business.

Total Apps
1.61k
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
1.39k
Games
213
Total Downloads
7.57b
Google Play
Download Share
1.13%
Google Play
App Downloads
2.54b
Game Downloads
5.03b

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use Didomi.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated GDPRDialog. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

GDPR dialog offers a simple, reusable DialogFragment via SDK.

Total Apps
966
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
932
Games
34
Total Downloads
435.00m
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
404.02m
Game Downloads
30.98m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use GDPRDialog.

Among all apps utilizing security and privacy SDKs, <1% have integrated TrustKit. This accounts for <1% of app downloads within the security and privacy SDK category.

TrustKit is an SDK that offers an open source framework that makes it easy to deploy SSL public key pinning and reporting in any iOS 10+, macOS 10.10+, tvOS 10+, or watchOS 3+ App. It supports both Swift and Objective-C Apps.

Total Apps
956
Google Play
App Share
<1%
Google Play
Apps
954
Games
2
Total Downloads
3.02b
Google Play
Download Share
<1%
Google Play
App Downloads
3.01b
Game Downloads
5.04m

Use the 42matters SDK Explorer to find all apps that use TrustKit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does 42matters collect this data?'

We’ve developed a number of machine learning algorithms that scan millions of mobile and connected TV (CTV) applications on a regular basis. In addition, we collect ground truth app performance intelligence and use this data to build statistical models that estimate the performance of apps for which we do not have ground truth data.

What SDK data does 42matters collect?'

We track over 2,300 of the most popular SDKs integrated in iOS and Android apps. We collect a variety of SDK insights (title, platform, ID, category, and developer website); performance metrics (the number of apps that have installed each SDK, installation and removal trends, and app downloads); market share statistics (including market share per app category); and more!

How can I access 42matters’ SDK data?'

The most direct way is to use our SDK Explorer, which is a visual, web-based research platform that enables you to peruse all 2,300+ SDKs that we track. It’s great for market research, lead generation, competitor analysis, etc. However, more technically-inclined folks might prefer our APIs and File Dumps, which enable you to query info for specific apps or SDKs. You can also use our other research platform (the Explorer) to view integrated SDKs by app.

Can I use 42matters’ solutions to generate app publisher leads?'

Absolutely! We actually wrote about this on our blog. We focused on ad network SDKs, but the examples are applicable to most SDK types. To summarize, you can use the Explorer’s advanced filtering capabilities to home in on best-fit app publishers, leverage the SDK Explorer to see which apps use your competitors’ SDKs, and use our APIs and file dumps to build custom lead generation processes.

What data does 42matters provide on mobile apps?'

A ton! We track 17+ million apps across Google Play, the Apple App Store, Amazon Appstore, Tencent Appstore, and Huawei AppGallery. Our solutions provide access to app details (developer insights, metadata, ASO keywords, contact information, etc.); performance metrics (downloads, MAUs, ratings, reviews, top chart rankings, etc.); technical insights (integrated SDKs, permissions, required capabilities, etc.); content details (categories, genres, IAB categories, content ratings, etc.); compliance information (app-ads.txt, privacy policies, store status, etc.) and much, much more!

Can I use 42matters’ solutions to find SDKs for my app?'

Definitely. The SDK Explorer enables you to sort SDKs by category, identify similar SDKs, analyze SDK reliability, and more. In addition, you can use the Explorer to monitor your competitors, including which SDKs they add and remove, their current tech stacks, and SDK changelogs. This means you use our solutions not only to find the right SDK for a particular purpose, but also which SDKs you might need to keep up with your rivals.