Google Messages

4.4
14.5M reviews
5B+
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Content rating
PEGI 3
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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 that you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses that 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-round 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 to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

Write a text message when it's convenient for you, then schedule the ideal date and time to send it. Get ahead of well wishes and ensure that your messages arrive at the optimal time with schedule send. App available on Wear OS devices
Updated on
11 Nov 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

4.5
14.3M reviews
P W
11 November 2024
Suddenly stopped giving me any sound on notifications, tried every setting I could find. I just want plain old text messages why couldn't you just leave that alone, instead of trying to add on more and more features. Thanks for the reply but no that didn't work. I don't want to clear the data. Don't want to lose my text history.
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Google LLC
11 November 2024
Hi there. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Hope this helps!
Rachael Paterson
7 November 2024
Got forced to switch from Verizon messages. Tried a couple apps to not use this. Ended up stuck with it. It's very generic. Even found out that when you change the theme in a text with someone, it effects theirs too! Can't customize with anyone not using this app. I'm even having trouble connecting it to my watch to see my texts there. Very boring. Miss Verizon messages!
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Sharon J
3 November 2024
I've been using Message+ for years and loved its flexibility and customization options. Unfortunately, it sunsets on 11/7, which is why I switched. Google Messages, in comparison, is extremely basic. The look is very utilitarian, and the functionality is awkward and time-consuming. It takes two to three actions to accomplish what one did in Message+. UGH!!!
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What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.