Transparency Center
At Uptodown, we firmly believe that transparency is the foundation of trust. The information we provide here, including the most relevant metrics and context about our practices, reflects our commitment to responsible and ethical operations. Below, you will find real data on how we manage our platform —from app control to community engagement.
This information is updated regularly to ensure that our users, developers and contributors have access to the latest and most accurate details about our operations. We are continuously working to improve these processes and maintain the highest quality standards.
Threat control
The safety of our users is our top priority. We partner with VirusTotal to scan every app before it is published on our site, ensuring a malware- and threat-free environment.
VirusTotal is a free, collaborative online service that analyzes files and URLs for viruses, trojans, worms, and other types of threats. Thanks to this cooperation, we can maintain a reliable and secure app catalog. For more information, visit our page Is Uptodown safe?
How do we integrate VirusTotal into Uptodown?
Uptodown hosts files that undergo rigorous security checks using VirusTotal's detection tools and databases from over 75 antivirus programs, including reputable brands such as Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Avast, McAfee, and AVG (see the full list here). We use its reports to complement each file's technical data, which includes, among others, the following parameters:
- File hash information (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256)
- File size
- File type
- Packagename (for Android apps)
While VirusTotal provides the first line of defense, our Editorial team has the final say on whether an app or software is published on Uptodown. It is not uncommon for security reports to display questionable alerts that may not necessarily indicate the presence of malware. Certain types of apps (such as emulators or root/customization tools) are prone to "false positives" when interacting with sensitive system elements. Ultimately, our team decides whether to include them in the store. In every case, we link the report to each file so users can review the information themselves.
Threat control metrics
Files analyzed by VirusTotal(1)
Analysis results(1)
These metrics reflect our commitment to safety and transparency. Every file uploaded to our platform undergoes this verification process to ensure catalog integrity. We also update reports regularly to reassess this data over time.
Developers and quality assurance
We apply strict selection criteria for the apps we offer on Uptodown. Our Editorial team carefully analyzes each app received through our publishing platform, the Developers Console, to ensure that only those meeting our quality standards are made publicly available.
Each app submitted by developers undergoes a thorough review of its functionality, design, performance, and compliance with our publication criteria. Any attempts at identity theft, among other issues, are rejected. This ensures that only high-quality, secure apps are uploaded to Uptodown.
Quality assurance and developer metrics
New registered developers(2)
Apps uploaded from registered authors(2)
Apps rejected from registered authors(2)
Main rejection causes(2)
Our strict evaluation process ensures that only apps meeting our high standards reach users, maintaining a secure, high-quality catalog fully monitored by our team.
Publication metrics
Uptodown provides a dynamic and up-to-date app catalog for various platforms. Our Editorial team works independently, daily adding new apps and software, while keeping existing ones up to date to ensure the comprehensiveness of our catalog and, thus, offer our users the latest and most stable versions. To this end, we use only official and reliable sources. Users cannot upload apps to Uptodown unless they are the developers or publishers themselves or have obtained legal authorization to do so.
Our catalog is available in two formats: a website accessible from any device and our official native Android app. The following metrics cover all Uptodown distribution channels.
App publication metrics
Published apps(2)
Published updates(2)
Automatic updates served(2)
Download distribution by platform(2)
These figures demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date catalog. Every month, we add new apps and update existing ones to ensure users always have access to the latest versions.
Legal and governance
At Uptodown, we respect intellectual property rights and comply with applicable laws. We have established processes to handle legal complaints and content removal requests in a timely, efficient, and transparent manner.
We follow a clear process for handling content removal requests related to intellectual property infringements (in line with the DMCA). All complaints are carefully reviewed and addressed in a timely manner.
Although registering a user account is optional, we also process all requests for the deletion of registered profiles. Such requests can be made via the contact form.
Legal metrics
Apps withdrawn due to requests received(1)
We take our legal responsibilities very seriously and work diligently to resolve any claims related to copyright or intellectual property rights.
Platform use and community
The Uptodown community is a cornerstone of our platform. While anyone can use Uptodown without registering, registered users can actively engage by posting ratings and comments. This fosters transparency and trust, adding a collaborative layer to the experience.
All community content undergoes a preliminary moderation process to ensure a respectful and constructive environment. This process begins with automated moderation and anti-spam systems, followed by a manual review by our team.
Community metrics
New registered users(2)
Published ratings(2)
Comments submitted(2)
Comments rejected by anti-spam filter(2)
(2)Metrics extracted from November 17, 2025 to December 17, 2025.
These figures reflect our community's engagement and commitment. Active participation contributes to the continuous improvement of our platform, helping other users make informed decisions about the apps they download.
History reports
We keep an archive of history reports in order to provide a comprehensive and transparent view of our evolution over time. These monthly snapshots allow users, developers and partners to track our progress and ongoing commitment to transparency.
Archive
Our Transparency Center is updated monthly with data from the previous period. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the information provided, please contact our Help Center.