Google Messages

3.5
14.5M 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
Dec 9, 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.
This app may share these data types with third parties
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

3.5
14.4M reviews
paula green
December 8, 2024
Really Am having a hard time with this app. It keeps telling me to verify the switch. I keep confirming but nothing happens. Now, I can't use this or get back to my original text app. Very frustrating and upsetting. Follow up to google response: I still cannot use the app. In fact, I installed it and I can't even find it in my apps listing to set it as my default. Cutting it very close to the deadline for discontinued verizon svc.
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Google LLC
October 3, 2024
Hi, Paula. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Hope this helps!
Annette Turner
December 4, 2024
Like many others, I was forced to switch messaging apps due to Verizon no longer supporting Message +. This has been a nightmare experience. This app is completely unreliable. It was working alright, and then i stopped receiving texts. This is unacceptable! I don't even receive an error message. If we are going to be forced or of apps that were working just fine, have an app available that is reliable. I am extremely disappointed. Google get your act together!
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Robert Puleo
December 6, 2024
I don't think you are able to set a different notification sound for Messages, GMAIL, or Google Home, or at least I haven't been able to do so. Also, I can't find a voice to text option, if it has one, I'm not able to set message threads as favorites to keep them on top. There are a few other issues, but if the ones I mentioned above were resolved I would love this app.
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Google LLC
December 6, 2024
Hi, Robert. On your mobile device, you can talk to write in most places where you can type with a keyboard. Some of these steps work only on Android 7.0 and up. Learn more here: goo.gle/353t0PC. We also 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.