Google Messages

4.5
24.5M 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 revolutionizing 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 colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing 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 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.

App is 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 and sign up for beta testing may be required.
Updated on
May 15, 2025

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
Location, 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

4.5
24.3M reviews
Darrenn Williams
April 24, 2025
Messages is trying to do too many things for too many people. get back to basics, functional and reliable 100% of the time without having to clear a cache. update 1: support reached out and said to clear the cache. it's still a slow and buggy app. update 2: the app continues to get worse and worse. realistically unreliable. Pixel 9 Pro XL. lowering score. original review: This is still a slow and buggy app. update 3: I was able to visit the help page on Google's website. no changes that help
664 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
April 24, 2025
Hi again, Darrenn. In that case, if it continues to occur after following the recommended steps, we suggest visiting our Help Center: https://goo.gle/3o4v9mi.
Adam Demeter
April 29, 2025
Today's update juat killed voice clips. Just says "recording cancelled" as soon as you start one. Please fix it...and maybe quit fixing things that aren't broken. I truly resent Verizon for forcing me to use this app. The difference between this and their text app is immense. I want to send larger videos, record voice clips as long as I want, and it not be random as to what length is allowed. When it works, it's OK...but they need to do better.
269 people found this review helpful
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Elizabeth Harris
May 9, 2025
this app has 2 BIG FLAWS that I can't get past. I have lots of problems not getting people's texts offline when that was not a problem on my previous texting app. always have to manually switch from SMS to MMS to send texts offline which is just as frustrating. has made communication so much harder than it should be for an app made for communicating with people. despite those 2 HUGE flaws everything else works fine and I have no problems with much else
60 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 9, 2025
Hi, Elizabeth. We're sorry to hear that. Please see this link: https://goo.gle/2QKhL7g. If you are still experiencing issues, please submit feedback within the Messages app by tapping the three dot menu in the top right corner - Help & Feedback - Send Feedback. Thank you.