Google Play to Introduce “Trusted Contributors” Highlight Soon (v49.2)

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📝 Key Points of This Article

• A new “Trusted Contributors” feature, which highlights reviews from reliable reviewers, appears to be coming to the Google Play Store.
• This information was discovered through an analysis of the in-app code in the v49.2 update of the Google Play Store app for Android.
• Similar to Google Maps’ “Local Guides,” the feature will certify users who consistently post high-quality reviews and helpful information as “Trusted Contributors,” highlighting their reviews to make them stand out.

The Google Play Store, the content store for Android, is reportedly introducing a new “Trusted Contributors” feature to highlight reviews from reliable posters.

The “Trusted Contributors” feature, which highlights reliable reviews in the Android Google Play Store, was revealed through an analysis of the in-app code in the v49.2 update of the Google Play Store app for Android released in mid-December 2025. While the feature has not yet been rolled out, it is expected to be introduced in a future update.

<string name="_0_resource_name_obfuscated_res_0x7f14149b">Trusted</string>
    <string name="_0_resource_name_obfuscated_res_0x7f14149c">New! Play now highlights Trusted contributors.</string>

<string name="_0_resource_name_obfuscated_res_0x7f14149b">信頼できる</string>
    <string name="_0_resource_name_obfuscated_res_0x7f14149c">新機能！ Play ストアで信頼できる投稿者がハイライト表示されるようになりました。</string>

The “Trusted Contributors” highlight feature for the Android Google Play Store appears to function similarly to Google Maps’ “Local Guides.” It identifies users who consistently provide high-quality reviews and helpful information as “Trusted Contributors” and highlights their reviews to make them more prominent. This will make it easier for users to distinguish between helpful and unhelpful reviews.