Google puts limits on which apps can see what's installed on an Android device | Engadget - Engadget

Google has updated its Developer Program Policy to limit the kinds of apps that can request the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission, which returns the full list of installed apps on a device that runs Android 11 or later. https://www.engadget.com/google-restriction-apps-that-can-see-other-apps-111037925.html