Google Messages

4.3
14.1M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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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 help keep your conversations secure with spam protection and end-to-end encryption so that you can focus on connecting with the people and businesses that 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-round 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 looks 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 computer or Android phone, 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 to messages with just a tap and keep the conversation going.

Write a text message when it's convenient for you, then schedule the ideal date and time to send it. Get ahead of well wishes and ensure that your messages arrive at the optimal time with schedule send.

App available on Wear OS devices
Updated on
17 Sept 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.
This app may share these data types with third parties
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

4.3
14M reviews
Sonya Wright
8 September 2024
I have to switch messaging apps bc Verizon messages is going to be no more. I don't like this app at all. I can't customize bubble colors, the font, anything. I've followed the directions to do so that I've found, but these options don't exist for me. Verizon messages was very easy to customize everything you want yes, I see that it reverts. Even so, the options are not great. I like choosing colors for the both conversation bubbles, the background, etc, to make it easier to read for my old eye
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Google LLC
7 September 2024
Hi, Sonya. The theme reverts to the default colors if you delete a chat with a selected theme or start a new chat with the same contact. To know more, click this link: https://goo.gle/3yLUcoh. This will only work for RCS conversations. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Karen Thomas
20 September 2024
I think the SMS app is great! However, just recently I have noticed that after sending a message, two circles come up in the bottom right-hand corner. Whatsapp use a similar tick system. The ticks on my phone are black against white, and I imagined they or one of them would change colour . I have been researching how to find out that the recipient has read the messages but cannot find any information. All my notification settings are correctly set up. Can you help please? Many thanks.
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Rachel Hawkins
9 September 2024
There are features that I enjoy. However, despite having changed it in the settings, I am still receiving group messages from the individual people. Also, when my friend sends me a link or picture, it shows up on a seperate group thread with both of us on there and when I respond, it sends me a notification as if I'm another person! It's so irritating. Having everything on separate threads like that is ruining the app for me.
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Google LLC
9 September 2024
Hi, Rachel. 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.