Google Messages

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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.
Simple, helpful messaging by Google
Updated on
11 Nov 2026

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

51.2M reviews
Susie V
24 September 2026
I got used to it and like it now. I was forced into it when Verizon informed me their messaging app was ending. I HATE that I can't customize the background color. I HATE that I can't pick bubble colors. I HATE that I can't set up a reminder text for myself. I HATE the icon that looks like a blurry double exposure. There's more, but these are my main complaints. The app is just very unattractive overall.
23 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
3 October 2024
Hi, Susie. 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.
Cece Lloyd
19 September 2026
I keep having issues with it not delivering messages and then it crashing and forcing me out. It's getting frustrating because when it does that there's nothing I can do to fix it. This is the only way I can text on my phone now since they stopped allowing the old message app to work. So how am I supposed to text if the app keeps crashing or not sending texts and not notifying me that they aren't sending when it happens? also my gifs don't send along with pictures it takes forever.
22 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
10 April 2026
Hi, Cece. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can use your feedback to make Google Messages even better. To send feedback, at the top right, tap Profile picture or Initial and then Help & feedback and then Send feedback. Thanks.
Decki Herdiawan Soepandi
16 September 2026
A little bit disappointed that Google Messages on the web is limited. I wish it could do more, such as removing spam messages & pinning a message. As a Software Developer, something like this always makes me want to "get revenge" by making sure the features that are quite essential for me but often overlooked by other developers exist in my apps. Not to mention the nonfunctional "Refresh" button when I haven't opened the web app for a while.
204 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
17 September 2026
Hi Decki. We're sorry to hear that. The team is working hard to make Messages better over time. Please continue to help improve Messages by sending feedback within the Messages app through clicking the Menu button then the 'Help and Feedback' tab and tap 'Send Feedback'. Thank you.

What's new

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.