Google Messages

4.3
12.9M 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
Apr 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
12.8M reviews
Brian Kijowski
April 29, 2024
Is a cool app. Love the layout and RCS messaging. Very disheartening that you can't Forward multiple texts from the same person at one time You have to go back and forth, copy and pasting over and over to move individual texts to the next person instead of the ability to "select" and move as many as needed. If you hold down your finger on a message to select it you can only select one at a time to add a emoji or copy but not multiple texts...very sad. Also, emoji history does not work, sad.
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Google LLC
April 29, 2024
Hi, Brian. 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.
Robin Gorenberg
April 22, 2024
I've been using this app for years on my Samsung phones & loved it. All of a sudden in the last few weeks it is extremely slow in opening messages, deleting messages you have to wait sometimes up to 30 seconds for something to open or to get deleted. I tried everything including uninstalling the app and putting it back on, everything. Still the same problem. I may have to look for another messaging app. Seems like other people are having the same problem. Just updated and no change.
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Google LLC
April 22, 2024
Hi, Robin. 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.
Jo Schwartz
April 28, 2024
New to being forced to use this app. My other downloaded messaging app had more options for design/colors. There was always a button to make changes from the home screen. It does not show me when I have a text message (via number at icon.) Also I can't see if someone has read my text. I have to use this for ease in sending photos. Called support. They said I should try it you'll love it. Eh.
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Google LLC
April 28, 2024
Hi, Jo. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. To enable read receipts, tap the three dot menu in the top right corner - Settings - RCS chats - Send read receipts. To find out when others have read your message, they must turn on read receipts. Hope this helps!