Google Messages

4.6
31.8M reviews
5B+
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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
1 Aug 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

Ratings and reviews

4.6
31.6M reviews
Kevin Gordon
22 April 2025
I can't send pictures/photos .jpg (MMS) but I can receive them, I have checked all settings and can see no reason to why they do not send. I get a message that that shows underneath the photo I'm trying to send which says "did not send. incompatible file type" , but .jpg IS compatible. I'm confused and frustrated. Help. Pixel 7 user EDIT: Above resolved, the issue is not my phone but the recipients phone (being a much older phone)
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Hannah Townsend
23 July 2025
honestly sometimes this app really sucks. more often than not lately, I'll be in the middle of texting a lot with my husband and it'll just stop sending texts. to him and to anyone else. and stop receiving as well. I've tried force stop, I've tried restarting the phone, sending as text.. I've tried just leaving it alone and it takes like an hour to get back to normal. it's super frustrating honestly. this is still a cell phone at the end of the day. it should be able to text with no issues.
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Google LLC
23 July 2025
Hi, Hannah. We're sorry to hear that. Please 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. Thank you.
Viviene Rodgers
23 July 2025
Can't send a simple sms, I've uninstalled the app, reinstalled it, cleared the cache, everything that Google suggested I do to be able to send a text has been done. I have contacts that do not have smart phones so sending a sms is the only means of contact without phoning them. I have unlimited texts so I know it isn't an issue with not having enough credit, I also have full signal and nothing is working.
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Google LLC
23 July 2025
Hi, Viviene. We're sorry to hear that. Please 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. Thank you.