Google Messages

3.6
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 allows you to text with Rich Communication Services (RCS) with fallback to SMS/MMS, which allows you to seamlessly connect to other RCS users -- no matter what device they use. Get more done in your messages with one-tap calendar reminders, emoji replies, and spam protection. End-to-end encryption is on by default when you message other Google Messages users who have RCS enabled.

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 is on by default between Google Messages users who have RCS enabled and 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.

Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device. Sign up for beta testing.
Updated on
Nov 7, 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

3.6
14.3M reviews
Domenica
November 7, 2024
Regretfully changed to this from Samsung messages. Now I can't even revert back because when I try, it will not work properly. This app is not as customizable as I wish it would be. The themes, message backgrounds/color options, & you are unable to set the font you want. Also, the typing area in the message is super small. So, any message longer than a sentence is hidden and you have to scroll to see it. The sizing of the text is also super limited. I'd like smaller and bigger options.
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Google LLC
November 7, 2024
Hi, Domenica. Learn more on how to adjust your font size and display size to make your screen easier to see here: goo.gle/3eRIf2c. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Hazel L Jacobs
November 6, 2024
The loading and working is okay. But, it is lacking so, so many perks. I try sending a video & all goes is a link. Many cannot open the link & with no disclosure of what it is, most are afraid to open. 11/06/2024. Being from the silent generation, i am so totally disgusted and tired of the way the new developers are designing the applications of the computer now. (Most Everything) Very little is compatible, or work like it suppose to and trying to follow a lot of the instructions is difficult!
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Google LLC
February 14, 2024
Hi, Hazel. 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.
Krista Gamel
November 7, 2024
Had to switch thanks to Verizon. So far not a fan. When someone forwards a message to me from another messaging app, it doesn't show as a forward. It looks like they sent me the message. Very confusing. Options are not as easy to access to change settings, have to go into Google account. So far not impressed especially since Verizon made me switch apps. Was happy with messaging plus. Google messaging sucks so far.
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What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.