Google Messages

3.6
14.5M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages allows you to text with Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS, which allows you to seamlessly connect to other RCS users -- no matter what device they use. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders, emoji replies, and spam protection. End-to-end encryption is on by default when you message other Google Messages users who have RCS enabled.

Know when friends are typing or when they've read your message, share high-resolution images and videos, easily add people to a group chat, and experience an all-around richer messaging experience.

End-to-end encryption is on by default between Google Messages users who have RCS enabled and secures your eligible communications, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging.

If a website is suspicious or unsafe, you’ll be warned before clicking any links. You can also block and report potential spammers to help stop unwanted and fraudulent messages.

Share high-resolution videos directly from your Google Photos library.

Keep the conversation going no matter what device you're on. Enjoy RCS chats with friends on your phone, computer, Android tablet, or smart watch with the Messages app.

Access suggested replies, one-tap calendar reminders, link sharing, and more without leaving your message. Reply quicker and get more out of your conversations with smart actions.

Suggested responses, gifs, and emojis make conversations faster and more fun. Reply back to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

App also available on Wear OS.

Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device. Sign up for beta testing.
Updated on
Nov 21, 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 8 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

3.5
14.3M reviews
Kevin Quinn
November 22, 2024
Google messages has came along way but still needs some QOL features. It would be nice to be able to change the icon without changing others. The notifications can be hit or miss at times and some updates break them completely. Overall it is in a much better place and with other apps being shut down it needs to keep improving.
40 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
November 7, 2022
Hi, Kevin. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can continue iterating on your feedback to make Messages even better. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Kayla
November 10, 2024
There are a lot of bugs. Sometimes, ill send a message and the exact message will send, and still be in the text box. Which is annoying. Other times while I'm typing, it'll randomly scramble up a bunch of letters together, and be difficult to delete letters/words. It'll also crash randomly or freeze all together. Videos won't always send. Very disappointed over all with the quality of this app. I was reluctant to switch over for a while, especially when it started promoting the switch.
1,220 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
November 10, 2024
Hi, Kayla. Can you try to uninstall and reinstall the Messages app itself? Open the Play Store app > search Messages app > Uninstall > Reinstall/Update. If this doesn't help, please visit our Community Forum for any additional assistance: https://goo.gle/2QL888m.
Nicole Hall (Hall's HammerTime)
November 9, 2024
My husband and I were forced to switch from verizon +. I loved that app. So easy to use and I loved all the options. I like the way verizons text app is laid out and color codes each person. This is very bland and all just falls flat when I look at it. It's very boring to look at. I do love the many additional emojis this app offers compared to Verizon but that's it. I cannot figure out how to forward a message. Not user friendly. Do you give our info to 3rd parties?
743 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
October 6, 2024
Hi, Nicole. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can continue iterating on your feedback to make Messages even better. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.