Google Messages

4.5
25.6M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionising 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 colours or fun selfie GIFs.
• Privacy matters: Rest easy knowing that 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 that 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.

The app is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and operator, 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
5 June 2025

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
25.3M reviews
Bobby Alexander
22 May 2025
For the last couple of months, RCS constantly turns itself off, then switches to "Setting up", and then turns back on. This happens multiple times a day, and makes the app borderline unusable. Even worse, sometimes texts aren't being delivered to me! I've tried a myriad of things to fix it, but at this time I'm going to need to find a new messaging app.
792 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
22 May 2025
Hi, Bobby. Please see our troubleshooting article which has helpful tips to solve most common issues: http://goo.gle/2OryNHm. Also, see this link: https://goo.gle/2QKhL7g. If you are still experiencing issues, please submit feedback within the Messages app by tapping the three dot menu in the top right corner - Help & Feedback - Send Feedback.
Jeremy Lyon
17 May 2025
if I see "playback operation failed" one more time after I finish making a voice memo for someone I'm gonna lose my mind. if you can't make the recording work, don't start the process. as someone who thinks by talking, it is infuriating to have thoughts erased by a buggy app. UPDATE: the response to my review is asinine. i know how to make a recording. the issue is that the file is not saving/converting to be sendable or recoverable. I've had to switch to other messaging apps to send recordings
364 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
17 May 2025
Hi, Jeremy. Google Messages now uses an audio wave icon located to the right of the text input box for launching a new voice recorder UI. Also we ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Andrea Williams
28 April 2025
Absolutely garbage. Updated my messages by accident, and I hate everything about this app, but I can't go back to my old message app now. I hate the layout, the format, the fonts, emoji, everything. It's been a few months now, and the app has to be updated CONSTANTLY. App also likes to freeze my phone, and is a constant issue. Maybe it's because I still have an S21? I have the S25+ on order, but based on other reviews, I don't think that will solve my issues.
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Google LLC
17 November 2024
Hi, Andrea. 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.