Google Messages

Name: Google Messages
Rating: 4.190177 (44534956 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC App

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

11,304,797,507 ▲ 35.53M

Data as of 2026-08-04

Rating:

4.19 ▲ 0.03

(44,534,956)

Version:

messages.android_20260720_05_RC00.phone_dynamic

Last updated: 2026-08-03

Features & Capabilities

Google Messages is the official messaging app by Google that transforms texting with Rich Communication Services (RCS). It allows users to share high-resolution photos and videos, participate in dynamic group chats, and connect seamlessly with other RCS users including iPhone friends. The app features customizable chat bubbles and fun selfie GIFs to personalize conversations.

Privacy is a top priority with end-to-end encryption ensuring that messages and attachments remain private. Advanced spam protection helps keep unwanted messages at bay. Additionally, the app integrates AI features like Magic Compose to help craft the perfect message. Google Messages supports multi-device use across phones, tablets, computers, and Wear OS devices, providing a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Google LLC

Downloads:

11,304,797,507 35.53M

Rating:

4.19

(44,534,956) 0.03

Version:

messages.android_20260720_05_RC00.phone_dynamic Last updated: 2026-08-03

Version code:

317865063

Creation date:

2014-11-12

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_SMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS Very high risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS Very high risk

Size:

153.67MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 19

Other rankings

#6 in Android wear (Free)

#12 in Communication (Free) ▼ 2

#190 in Application (Free) ▼ 33

#190 in

Top app in United States ▼ 33

#1 in message keyword 32

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging

Email:

ap*****@google.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise Google Messages as a simple, reliable, and essential SMS/MMS app. It’s repeatedly described as straightforward and a must-have. However, critics flag missing features like recovering deleted messages and limited customization options, with occasional reports of sluggishness or device compatibility issues. The feedback suggests users want more control (backgrounds, reactions) and data recovery options, while the core experience remains solid.

Pros

Easy-to-use, straightforward messaging interface.
Functional and reliable for everyday SMS/MMS.
Widely regarded by users as a must-have messaging app.
Strong positive sentiment and praise (awesome, fantastic, excellent).

Cons

No option to recover or retrieve deleted messages (missing deletion recovery feature).

Recent reviews

It's a very brilliant idea using Google in every aspect and it's recommendable

Ra*****, 2026-08-03

Horrible app, forced to switch from samsung messages since they discontinued their app. Been having issues every day with messages not having a notification sound, its the only app with this issue. Sometimes I need to send a message 2-6 times for it go through. Also not comfortable with Google having my messages considering all the moral and legal issues they have