Google Messages

4.6
39.8M 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
Feb 2, 2026

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

4.6
39.4M reviews
Nichole Weis
October 2, 2025
it's not terrible, but I do miss Samsung's Messaging app. this one can't be customized, so when I change themes for the holidays, it just stays the same (boring!!) & I've noticed a lot of times, the keyboard will be covering my text box, so I can't see what I'm writing. from a functionality standpoint, it gets the job done, but it could be so much more fun!! I'd love to go back to personalized notification tones & themed backdrops
4,478 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
October 3, 2025
Hi Nichole. 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.
Keith Grubaugh
September 10, 2025
It is too difficult to copy a number. On my old phone, I could text someone and their number would appear at the top of the message screen. I could hold the number and copy it. Now I have to go through the menu to do it. There was also an option to add contact, but now you have to go through other options first, and it isn't intuitive to find it. And now the name is blocked when Messages is minimized, so I have to open the app to read a name. I often must switch between apps to copy names.
428 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
September 10, 2025
Hi, Keith. 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.
Ryan Werner
January 20, 2025
Y'all are probably using an AI to write the code for this app suddenly aren't you? Something happened a few weeks ago. And it's been hot trash since. App won't load gifs, any multimedia messages, freezes up, I restart my phone, and it still doesn't work. Sometimes. It's missing a lot of core things I used to use as well. Stop focusing on features! And focus on functionality...
788 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
January 20, 2025
Hi, Ryan. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Also, submit feedback from within the Messages app by clicking the Menu button then the 'Help and Feedback' tab and tap 'Send Feedback.' Thanks!

What’s new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.