Google Messages

4.4
13M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
USK: All ages
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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 available on Wear OS devices
Updated on
06 May 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

4.4
12.8M reviews
Simon Efthimiadis
20 March 2024
I actually really like the app. But for a few months now, I have a problem where it switches from RCS to SMS out of the blue for no apparent reason. Sometimes a restart fixes the problem but most of the time it does not and I have to resort to using a different messaging app. I also used two different phones (Pixel 7 Pro and Vivo X100 Pro) and it happened with both devices. This is very annoying.
26 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
20 March 2024
Hi, Simon. 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.
Alexander Petermann
23 April 2024
Unusable right now. On foldable phones like the z fold 4 the text input box scrolls wildly without user interaction. When writing more then a few words and reaching a third row, I can't see the last line anymore, only half of it is reachable via scroll and then the whole box starts to jiggle around and makes it impossible to correct text or set the marker anywhere.
5 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
23 April 2024
Hi, Alexander. 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.
Ann Willoughby
05 May 2024
I was happy with it until recently. It worked beautifully before. Now when I use it with Android Auto (via USB) it no longer shows in the screen that I have a new message with the ability to read it. I just get the little number at the bottom of the AA screen that I can touch to have the ability to read it but often miss it because I'm not always watching the screen. If there's a solution for this is like to know. AA works fine with a different texting app but if rather use this one.
10 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
05 May 2024
Hi, Ann. Thanks for reaching out. This seems to be a device-specific concern. For the best help, reach out to your device manufacturer. Hope this helps.