Google Messages

Google LLC

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.

Ratings and reviews

Horrible. When you are in a group chat, sometimes it doesn't even send what someone sent in the group chat to you. Instead, it sends a loading icon for hours, and you have to "download" the message in order to view it. The messages don't even show up in order. It's also terrible because when someone texts you, it might not send for an hour. This app is just awful, and if I could switch to another app, | would Update 10/22/24 - They responded right away with suggestions. Updating rating.

The app crashes every time I try to activate it. With the messages+ app I've been using for years shutting down soon, am I really expected to use this app? It cannot be opened without crashing just a second later, every single time. Every. Single. Time. And since I can't switch over to activate, when the messages+ app stops working will I just not be able to send any messages?

Message with Verizon was so much easier and friendly. Then we had no choice in getting this Google Message app. I hate it. Photos and videos are very limited. You have to keep trimming g a video in order to send. In my old app videos were upto a minute. Not this app. Also you have to start tying a name before your contacts come up to select a name. My favorites in contacts were at the top and easy to access. Now I have to scroll the entire list to find a name.