Google Messages

3.5
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 is revolutionising how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high-resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats and seamlessly connect with other RCS users, including your iPhone friends.

• Rich communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colours or fun selfie GIFs.
• Privacy matters: Rest easy knowing that your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person that you're messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-powered messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless across devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer and more expressive way to connect.

The app is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and operator, and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device, and sign-up for beta testing may be required.
Updated on
9 Dec 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
14.4M reviews
paula green
8 December 2024
Really Am having a hard time with this app. It keeps telling me to verify the switch. I keep confirming but nothing happens. Now, I can't use this or get back to my original text app. Very frustrating and upsetting. Follow up to google response: I still cannot use the app. In fact, I installed it and I can't even find it in my apps listing to set it as my default. Cutting it very close to the deadline for discontinued verizon svc.
715 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
3 October 2024
Hi, Paula. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Hope this helps!
Annette Turner
4 December 2024
Like many others, I was forced to switch messaging apps due to Verizon no longer supporting Message +. This has been a nightmare experience. This app is completely unreliable. It was working alright, and then i stopped receiving texts. This is unacceptable! I don't even receive an error message. If we are going to be forced or of apps that were working just fine, have an app available that is reliable. I am extremely disappointed. Google get your act together!
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Voroco LLC
3 December 2024
Okay, but not as reliable as original basic messages app. Crashes in an infinite Loop that seems to be irrecoverable if you try to send a longer video by MMS, likely as it is processing compressing it. Cannot reply or recieve messages until I find a way to stop the process or delete that message. Otherwise has decent features, but can freeze up. Was able to restart and wait long enough for video to process, then clear cache and restart. It is running better now.
166 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
3 December 2024
Hi there. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Hope this helps!

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.