# Messages : SMS & Texting App

> Fast & secure SMS app with a clean design. Send texts, MMS & chat with Dual SIM.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messa.messageblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messa.messageblock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.messa.messageblock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Messages, SMS - Text Messenger Apps
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 54,883
- **Rating:** 3.56 / 5 (249 ratings)
- **Version:** 52.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2025-03-20
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messa.messageblock)
- **Website:** [https://ka1a7a67b.app-ads-txt.com/](https://ka1a7a67b.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/messages-sms-texting-ap/home](https://sites.google.com/view/messages-sms-texting-ap/home)

## Description

**Messages: SMS & Texting App** is a fast, lightweight messaging app for sending SMS, MMS, group messages, photos, videos, audio, and emojis. It supports offline texting without mobile data or Wi-Fi, Dual SIM messaging, quick replies, direct messaging, and compatibility with carriers worldwide.

Designed with privacy and customization in mind, the app offers private chat modes, spam blocking, smart filters, dark mode, themes, adjustable fonts, and customizable chat bubbles. SMS backups are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to cloud services. Permissions support core features such as messaging, contacts, media sharing, notifications, and Dual SIM functionality.

## Rankings

- #289,283 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `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_PHONE_CALL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.messa.messageblock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.messa.messageblock.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messa.messageblock)