Google Messages

3.6
14.4M 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
Oct 31, 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

3.6
14.3M reviews
Randall Miller
October 23, 2024
I really like the Google Messages apps, but there is functionality that needs to be added in if you want people to switch from traditional text messages. First, when a text message comes in, the screen would turn on to show that a message was received. This is good if you are doing something and you don't want to look at the phone everything it dings for activity or alerts. Secondly, with text messages, the user has the ability to assign ring tones to people in their contact list. Need this!!!
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Jennifer Haney
October 29, 2024
The app was okay. I was excited to be able to like photos, etc. Which was cool, but messages were difficult to navigate. I used it for about a week and switched back. If there was an option to have groups, and they ported over from my device, I would consider going back. I receive constant communication daily for work and whatnot, so this was uber inconvenient. At the end of the day, a thumbs up wasn't worth the functionality. It would be nice to swipe and reply to respond to specific as well.
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Google LLC
October 30, 2024
Hi, Jennifer. 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.
Teke Dixon
October 20, 2024
Might seem petty and given I'm OCD, nonetheless I wish there was an option to change the colors of the icons at the left on the list of text threads. The alternating of pink, blue, orange, yellow, red, green, purple, etc... is ugly to me. You can only change individual ones if that contact is does the same. Seems easy enough to allow for customization as Messages+ did
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