# Messages

> Seamlessly send SMS, MMS, and chat messages with a modern secure messaging app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.textmessage.messanger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.textmessage.messanger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.messages.textmessage.messanger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Messages Apps - Text Forever
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 92,184
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (678 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2024-11-19
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.messages.textmessage.messanger)
- **Website:** [https://messagesappsforever.blogspot.com/](https://messagesappsforever.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/apptrendltd/home](https://sites.google.com/view/apptrendltd/home)

## Description

**Messages** is a lightweight and secure messaging app designed for speed and simplicity. It supports SMS, MMS, and rich chat conversations with end-to-end encryption to keep your communication private.

Key features include customizable themes, message scheduling, SMS backup and restore, delivery confirmations, swipe gestures for easy chat management, and blocking unwanted contacts. It also offers auto-delete for old conversations, widget access on your home screen, advanced search, and dual SIM support to switch effortlessly between SIM cards. Enjoy a battery-friendly app that works flawlessly for all your texting needs.

Download Messages today to elevate your texting experience with a smarter, faster, and more secure messaging solution.

## Rankings

- #228,702 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `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.messages.textmessage.messanger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.messages.textmessage.messanger.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.messages.textmessage.messanger)