Google Messages

4.3
13.1M 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
May 21, 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
13M reviews
James Metcalf
May 26, 2024
So my first message or two usually send okay, but after that, none will send for hours even after rebooting my phone it's been like that for about a year now it really sucks. The app is fully updated, and my settings all seem correct. It doesn't even let me send 5 second videos. It says I need to clip them, and then still doesn't work. It used to, but on the other persons end it would come threw too blurry to even tell whats going on
55 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 26, 2024
Hi, James. We're sorry to hear that. Please see this link: https://goo.gle/2QKhL7g. 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.
Sara Crawley
May 27, 2024
This app is good. However, I seem to be running into an issue of photos from friends being sent to me pixilated and blurry. I have even checked the settings and I have the "Send photos Faster" feature turned. Sadly, it still does not work. It's a pain but not the end of the world I guess. 🤷‍♀️
13 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 27, 2024
Hi, Sara. 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.
Denis Volodko
May 26, 2024
I'm using the app to send the text messages from the phone I enjoy it greatly! But recently, I lost or no longer see the option that was crucial to me. I no longer see the drafts when I'm opening my messages. I only see the begining of the text message that was received or sent. For example, if I want to set myself a "reminder" to follow up on certain day and time with the recipient, I would type a draft , for example "Tuesday 9am" and click return without sending the text. This no longer exist
31 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
May 26, 2024
Hi, Denis. 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.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.