We used this plugin to see if a specific app was installed on a users device.   The app is being flagged by google  because the plugin is using QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES.  Below is the message from google.

Issue found: Less broad app-visibility method should be used

We are unable to approve your app’s use of QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission because the declared task can be done with a less broad app-visibility method.

One suggested method is to declare your app's need for specific package visibility using the element. You may refer to the common use cases.

About the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission Policy

The QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission cannot be used in the following scenario:

• When the required task can be done with a less broad app-visibility method.

The QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission can be used in the following scenario:

• When your app’s core user-facing functionality or purpose requires discovering any and all installed apps on the device for awareness or interoperability purposes. Examples include device search, antivirus apps, file managers, and browsers.
• Note: Apps granted access to this permission must comply with the User Data policies, including Prominent Disclosure and Consent Requirement, and may not extend its use to undisclosed or invalid purposes.

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