Google Messages

4.3
13.1M 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 21, 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
12.9M reviews
redrabbitana
May 12, 2024
I have to keep restarting my phone bc it won't send messages. It's annoying. This issue needs to be fixed and fast. Update Still experiencing issues. This app has been updated multiple times since my last review, and I still have to restart my phone. What if I had an emergency and the only way to get ahold of someone was sending a message and not calling out? I don't want to get an iPhone. I have so much saved on my Samsung from my previous lg phones that they no longer make. Fix this!!
82 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 12, 2024
Hi there. 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.
Chris Carr
May 7, 2024
Automatically changed my phone's default messaging app. Now group texts are all individual messages, and everyone in my family over 42 can't comprehend individual texts. Also!! I can't find the options to change it back to the old group style. I'm just getting tired of the "next big feature" defeating all the working features I just got used to. Maybe I'm old, I mean I'm 42 and work on electronics, with a degree. At least I can heart a text after it's irrelevant though.
86 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 7, 2024
Hi, Chris. Mobile apps cannot be removed if they were pre-installed by the device manufacturer or your carrier. Apps downloaded from the Play Store can be removed by long pressing on the app icon and dragging it up onto the trash icon. As always, you can also ask a question in our Messages Community Forum: https://goo.gle/2oL30GG
Stephanie Smith
May 13, 2024
I've loved using this app for a long time, but recently I have had issues with sening and receiving texts. No matter if it's a 1-1 text thread or group, theres lots of time where I do not get someone's text, & vice-versa. It's strange because in group texts some will see I started the group, but not get the text with it, but others in the group see it. We have checked our RCS settings but it continues to happen. I have missed detrimental information. I hope it can be fixed or I'll have to go.
54 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 13, 2024
Hi, Stephanie. 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.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.