Google Messages

4.3
13.6M 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 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
Jul 29, 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
13.5M reviews
Dream Gal
July 25, 2024
The search feature constantly stops working on this app. For instance, I used to be able to search for a word and it would bring up relevant conversations, but now it just consistently says no results found. It also doesn't have basic messaging features. For instance, if I want to go to my gallery and share a photo to a new group of people, this app now only allows the photo to be shared to each person individually and not a new group I create. Galaxy S23+
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Tina H
July 21, 2024
I don't like the way it is set up. I went back to my Samsung messaging system because my pinned contacts were separated and stayed at the top while all others scroll under it. Although I find the option to "like" a message a positive attribute, I can't change the color of the background from white to black, which I prefer. In addition, the notification only says "message". I like being able to change the notification sound for specific people and see who is messaging.
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Google LLC
July 21, 2024
Hi, Tina. 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.
Seth Allen
July 25, 2024
It's the best Android specific messaging app. I want it to be better with picture and video compression, which is not good right now. I would also like the full page reactions to be stable and consistent. Sometimes I have them, most times I don't. But the small emoji reactions are good. The customization has gotten better. Scheduling was always good. RCS on iPhone will improve interoperability. All around, not bad.
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