Google Messages

4.3
13.7M 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 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 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 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
6 Aug 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
13.6M reviews
Adriana Harper
3 August 2024
Just recently I don't receive notification of new message. It doesn't notify by alarm, it doesn't show on Lock Screen and it doesn't Pop Up. I have tried everything I can possible know and still nothing, nada, zero. It's frustrating. I guess I have to change the message app and toss this one out of my device in case this problem isn't resolved right away
3 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
3 August 2024
Hi, Adriana. It looks like you're having trouble with notifications. Check out this Help Center article for assistance: https://goo.gle/2QMbaZU. Should you continue to have issues, you may check our forums for help. Follow this link: https://goo.gle/2oL30GG. Hope this helps!
Effy Bardis
9 July 2024
Decided to give this app another try because I was tired of lacking the Apple feature of being able to text from my computer. Was SUPER excited to see the snooze message feature but they removed the feature for some reason. I don't understand why they keep removing the best features?! ~~~~~ The notification settings keep changing on their own and the only way to change them back to the ones I want is to uninstall and reinstall the app. I've had to do this about once every 2 weeks.
33 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
9 July 2024
Hi, Effy. 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.
Bill Shelegey
31 May 2024
After I updated the app, messages with photos keep getting sent multiple times! One recipient got it 14 times before I deleted the message. Some research suggested weak signal strength, but I never had this issue before the update, and the message was sent multiple times. So it can't be a weak signal!!! I've used this app for many years without issue, until now. Using Samsung A53.
44 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
31 May 2024
Hi, Bill. Let's try resetting the app data. More info here (see "Clear the app's cache" section): https://goo.gl/gX7ctA. Hope this helps!