# Google Voice

> A customizable phone number in the cloud

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.googlevoice`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 44,783,256
- **Rating:** 4.15 / 5 (371,993 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.08.30.974596886
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2026-07-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice)
- **Website:** [http://www.google.com/voice](http://www.google.com/voice)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy)

## Description

Google Voice offers a versatile phone number in the cloud for calling, texting, and voicemail, fully integrated across smartphones and computers. It automatically filters spam and blocks unwanted calls, ensuring you're always in control. Manage your calls and messages with personalized forwarding settings and access your communications across devices seamlessly.

Backed up and searchable, Google Voice stores all your calls, text messages, and voicemails, allowing easy retrieval of past interactions. Advanced voicemail transcriptions can be read in-app or emailed to you. Enjoy competitive international calling rates without incurring extra charges from your mobile carrier. Please note it's available for US personal Google accounts and select Google Workspace users, with some regional limitations on text messaging and call routing.

## Rankings

- #3,439 — Overall
- #11 — Communication (Free)
- #173 — Application (Free)
- #169 — Top free
- #169 — Top paid
- #169 — Top app in United States

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_REMOTE_MESSAGING`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SHORT_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.google.android.apps.googlevoice.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.apps.voice.backends.cloudmessaging.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Google Voice is valued as a free second number for privacy and work, and it can function over Wi‑Fi, making it useful in emergencies. However, users frequently report spam calling, verification hurdles with ID requirements, activation/number issues, and mixed support experiences, which can hinder adoption despite its longstanding utility and reliability for many users.

### Pros

- Free second number for privacy and business use
- Works over Wi‑Fi and can replace cellular service (calls/texts like a landline)
- Long-term reliability and usefulness in emergencies
- Keeps your real number private and reduces exposure to scammers

### Cons

- Spam calls are not adequately blocked; spam can still get through
- Mandatory photo ID verification is error-prone and can block access
- Activation issues and occasional suspensions or account access problems
- Support is inconsistent or unhelpful for some users

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