Google Messages

4.5
41.9M reviews
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About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats, and seamlessly connect with other RCS users including your iPhone friends.

• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

App is 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 and sign up for beta testing may be required.
Updated on
May 16, 2026

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
Location, 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
41.4M reviews
Angela Gabrielle
May 4, 2026
I'm so mad I had to switch from Samsung messages to this. first of all, when I transferred my texts, only the ones I received came over. nothing I have ever sent is there. I also hate how you can't customize font or background, or group certain people together in a tab. so many things are way behind and it's so frustrating. why would they discontinue a superior app? I have tried deleting and redownloading to fix issue of my sent texts not appearing and it didn't work.
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Google LLC
May 3, 2026
Hi Angela. We want to track your feedback. Please submit feedback with #SM within the Messages app by clicking the Menu button then the 'Help and Feedback' tab and tap 'Send Feedback'. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Learn more about customization in Google Messages at https://goo.gle/4c5RMAs.
Devon Kendall
May 10, 2026
Don't know what has happened but since the latest update messages are continuously disappearing. Very frustrating. Google messages was great for a whole there, loved being able to have different message tones and colour's for different contacts. Now it just seems to be getting worse Review from 2018: Messages are delayed, sometimes by hours sending and receiving. If this is fixed it will improve a lot
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Google LLC
May 11, 2026
Hi Devon. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can use your feedback to make Google Messages even better. To send feedback, at the top right, tap Profile picture or Initial and then Help & feedback and then Send feedback.
Melanie Doyon
April 29, 2026
Make it like Verizon Messenger+ was!!!! please and thank you! It doesn't even show the same font that my phone is set for!!! Can't change bubble colors, can't set background pics, can't have a signature set, can't customize anything, there is a whole lot of can't on this app. Very disappointing. We need more custom options!!! My friends miss my signature even!
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What’s new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.