# Google Chat

> Collaborate seamlessly with Google Chat, part of Google Workspace

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.dynamite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.dynamite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.dynamite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 76,606,562
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (364,130 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.08.24.971422187.Release
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2018-02-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.dynamite)
- **Website:** [https://chat.google.com](https://chat.google.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

Google Chat is the best way for teams using Google Workspace to connect, collaborate and get things done. AI-first messaging and collaboration, transformed by Gemini, includes conversation summaries, translation across 120+ languages, AI-powered search, and action-item capture. It supports chats with colleagues, groups, or entire teams, personalized status updates, and multimedia updates, plus real-time huddles to keep everyone aligned.

It leverages the full power of Workspace: integrates with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Tasks, and Meet; smart chips link files, people, and spaces; the Google Drive app for Chat helps manage requests, comments and approvals; you can install popular Chat apps and build no-code, low-code and pro-code apps with Chat APIs. Security is a priority with Google’s zero-trust architecture, no data stored on end-user devices, AI-powered DLP and phishing/malware detection, and easy migration from legacy platforms. Premium features may require a paid subscription.

## Rankings

- #1,985 — Overall
- #14 — Business (Free)
- #1 — chat
- #4 — openai chat
- #5 — session
- #6 — team

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.apps.dynamite.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.hangouts.START_HANGOUT`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Reviews show Google Chat is generally reliable and free, with positive sentiment and perceived usefulness for personal and work use. The main recurring issues are missing or non-working voice/video calling after updates and privacy/account-blocking concerns. A few users also mention notification problems and general UX comparisons. Overall, reliability and cross-device use are praised, while call functionality and privacy handling need attention.

### Pros

- Reliable and free to use; reviews consistently note the app works and costs nothing.
- Positive sentiment and affection for the app; users say it's great and recommend it.
- Described as suitable for office/PC use, implying cross-device utility.

### Cons

- Voice and video calling features missing or not working after updates (no calls or videocalls, call notifications issues).
- Privacy and account-blocking concerns (accounts protected with green check mark blocked; privacy policy concerns).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.dynamite)