Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking.
Google Authenticator delivers offline, time- and counter-based 2FA code generation to protect your accounts. With cloud syncing across devices and easy QR-based setup, it remains a top choice for securing logins across Google and third-party services. It ranks highly in multiple markets, with over 100,000,000+ downloads and a strong rating from hundreds of thousands of users.
Pros & Cons
Reliable offline code generation ensures access without internet
Easy QR-based setup reduces setup errors
Cloud syncing across devices improves backup and continuity
Supports multiple accounts and both TOTP and HOTP for flexible security
No built-in password manager or broader online authentication features beyond 2FA codes
Lacks a wider MFA ecosystem feature set compared to some competitors
Limited in-app backup options outside Google Account sync
About Google Authenticator
Google Authenticator is a tools app developed by Google LLC.
Download Statistics
Google Authenticator has been downloaded 320 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 4.8 million times. It is ranked #4 in tools.
User Ratings
Google Authenticator is rated 3.84 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 650 thousand ratings.
App Information
Google Authenticator is FREE to download. The APK download size is 4.52 MB. The latest version available is 7.2. The last update was on June 26, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play March 2012.
Description
Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. * Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone. * Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. * Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in. * Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs. * Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device. * To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step Permission notice: Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes
Recent changes:
* Cloud syncing: Your Authenticator codes can now be synced to your Google Account and across your devices, so you can always access them even if you lose your phone. * Privacy Screen: Access to Authenticator can now be protected by your screen lock, PIN or biometric. * Improved UX and visuals: We've made the app easier to use and more visually appealing.
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★★★★★Jafaru Abdullahi· Jul 11, 2026
The app is great. But if the developer is reading through review. I believe there's more to contribute for the proper usage of this app. If my phone got missing, there should be a way of accessing my account without waiting to import and export. It happened to someone recently. Her phone was stolen and when she got another phone, there is no way to access this app unless she imports which is impossible. I believe more update can be done regarding that. Thank you
★★★★★Maz Alp· Jul 1, 2026
Google Authenticator v7.1 fails on my Samsung Galaxy A36 (Android 16, One UI 8.5). Tapping "Transfer accounts > Scan QR code" immediately shows "Something went wrong" and the camera never opens. Camera permission is granted, Google Lens and Samsung Camera scan QR codes normally, and reinstalling the app didn't help. This appears to be an app compatibility bug. PS.: The bug has been fixed.
★☆☆☆☆Jonas Banaitis· Jul 14, 2026
Genuinely doesn't work, doesn't generate codes, made me lose my account.
★☆☆☆☆Kristen Wilson· Jun 30, 2026
HORRIBLE experience... no codes, nothing there, no QR to scan, Google at it again
★☆☆☆☆chris parkin· Jun 30, 2026
Unable to get codes tried all methods ive come across and nothing works
★☆☆☆☆Mixed travels· Jul 15, 2026
Great app for hackers to hijack your email and everything that you can log in to with Google authenticator
★☆☆☆☆Mohammad Hosseini· Jul 6, 2026
The barcode doesn't work on the latest version of the app, but it works perfectly on version 6.
★☆☆☆☆amir saleem· Jul 1, 2026
Get this app deleted exactly the way my codes for numerous accounts got deleted....now I CANNOT POSSIBLY access the accounts I even know passwords for. GARBAGE
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Trust & Safety: CAMERA is used for QR code setup; INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE support cloud syncing; USE_BIOMETRIC, WAKE_LOCK and READ_GSERVICES are among standard permissions. The app is developed by Google LLC, a well-established and trusted developer in the Android ecosystem.
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