Google Messages

4.3
12.6M 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
Mar 13, 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
12.4M reviews
Ari Sa
March 4, 2024
I find animated reactions (message lights up, balloons, fireworks, etc.) in messages quite annoying. That feature (or is it nuisance?) cannot be turned off in the app, for the app only. It has to be turned off at device level, which I don't want to do. Also, allowing to edit sent message, even if for a brief period like in WhatsApp, would be a great plus.
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Lightning137
March 7, 2024
Fix the issues where I can't see past the second line of text while typing, and if it does show, the constant shaking and super buggy edits. This only happens on my Z Fold 5 when it's open. No, I don't want to use it in split screen or be forced to use the cover screen. I've already tried clearing the cache, which doesn't do anything to help, and the app is fully up to date.
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Google LLC
March 7, 2024
Hi there. 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.
Andrea Knoll
March 2, 2024
RCS option does not work reliably. I am going to switch to only allow SMS so that hopefully I can start receiving texts again. I have several people sending messages and getting the error that I am offline, so their messages don't send. When I check my settings in the app, everything is connected and good. Surprisingly unreliable product from Google. I've cleared my cache, checked for updates, and read every help article. Seems to just be an issue with the app.
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Google LLC
March 2, 2024
Hi, Andrea. Please see our troubleshooting article which has helpful tips to solve most common issues: http://goo.gle/2OryNHm. 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.