Likely but not because no filtering at is is better than mediocre filtering rather precisely because it's not easy for a user to "accidentally" side load.
Tons of apps are referencing 100% turing complete web content and not taking flak.
NORPS don't "accidentally" side load by means of typing stuff in a terminal that makes them both feel hackerman and scared shitless at the same time.
Only boomers and ties believe it's not about anti competitive behavior.