Google Messages

4.3
12.9M 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 you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses 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-around 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 back to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

App also available on Wear OS
Updated on
May 2, 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.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted
Independent security review

Ratings and reviews

4.3
12.8M reviews
Anna
May 3, 2024
So far doesn't seem like a bad app to use. But coming from Verizon Messages + with the ungodly amount of customization, to an app that only let's you change between light and dark modes.... I would love to be able to change chat bubble colors, backgrounds, etc. Especially in group chats. So can tell who is who at a quick glance.
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Google LLC
May 3, 2024
Hi there. Thank you for your feedback! We're excited to make Messages even better over time, so please continue sharing your thoughts with us. You can also submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu button then the 'Help and Feedback' tab and tap 'Send Feedback' so that we can better track your request. Thank you.
Mike Brock
May 3, 2024
New version is awful. Animated emojis spring forth when you react to something, with no way of disabling it. Also the ability to reply in an RCS chat is gone, replaced with the ability to create a "photoemoji". Google, please roll these changes back or at LEAST give me the ability to turning them off. I want messages back like it was a few weeks ago! Developer response seems to indicate my messaging app is not functioning correctly. It is working, I just hate recent changes from updates.
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Google LLC
May 3, 2024
Hi, Mike. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Mark Schmidt
April 30, 2024
I like most everything about this app with one HUGE exception. When typing into the "To" field, it shows a list of contacts and phone numbers, but doesn't show which type of phone it is (e.g. cell, home, other, etc.). I can't tell you how many times I have picked a landline number. This is one of the most basic needs - even the Android web messages app shows the phone type. I tried uninstalling / reinstalling - same issue. Samsung messages works perfectly.
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Google LLC
April 30, 2024
Hi, Mark. 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.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.