Google Messages

4.4
11.6M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging over Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders and emoji replies, and keep your conversations secure with spam protection and end-to-end encryption so that you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses that you care about – no matter what device they use.

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-round richer messaging experience.

End-to-end encryption 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 to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

Write a text message when it's convenient for you, then schedule the ideal date and time to send it. Get ahead of well wishes and ensure that your messages arrive at the optimal time with schedule send. App available on Wear OS devices
Updated on
4 Dec 2023

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.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 8 others
Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

4.3
11.5M reviews
Mike Muldoon
2 December 2023
Generally works the way it's supposed to but recently, I have been having intermittent issues with sending/receiving group texts. Problem usually occurs after several texts have been sent at which point, ai cannot send/receive texts. As this is happening, I receive notifications to "Tap to download" messages from individual senders outside of the group but I am unable to see these messages. Recipients are on a mix of Android and Apple devices.
44 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
2 December 2023
Hi, Mike. 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.
Kelli Crawford
4 December 2023
I have really liked this messaging app until the last update. I liked the fact that I could separate the personal and business messages. It just doesn't seem to be as good as it was before. I also don't like that I can't customize the individual chats. I like creating different backgrounds and colors of the messages. Fix those 2 things and it'd perfect!
31 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
4 December 2023
Hi, Kelli. 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.
Kelley Doutre
2 December 2023
I've had a lot of issues sending and receiving messages with RCS turned on. I have to watch outgoing messages to make sure they send, and often send the messages as SMS. I've had numerous people say their texts to me aren't going through, even showing me screenshots. I've had to turn RCS off, and have had no issues since. I'm really disappointed, as this isn't up to the standards I expect from Google.
38 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
2 December 2023
Hi, Kelley. 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.