# Messages: SMS Text Messenger > Fast, private SMS with smart spam blocking and secure scheduled messaging. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texting.sms.messaging\_app](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texting.sms.messaging_app) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.texting.sms.messaging_app` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Text messaging - SMS messenger - **Category:** COMMUNICATION - **Downloads:** 9,434 - **Version:** 1.15 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-02 - **First published:** 2026-08-02 - **Publisher country:** IN - **Size:** 39 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texting.sms.messaging_app) - **Website:** [https://c5975f841.app-ads-txt.com](https://c5975f841.app-ads-txt.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/textmessaging-smsmessenger/home](https://sites.google.com/view/textmessaging-smsmessenger/home) ## Description Upgrade your default texting experience with Messages — a modern SMS & MMS app built for speed, privacy, and simplicity.

Whether you're texting friends and family, managing business conversations, or organizing group chats, Messages gives you full control over your communication — without clutter.

Designed for reliability and performance, Messages delivers a smooth and secure texting experience on every Android device.

Send high-quality photos and videos, enjoy responsive group conversations, and stay connected effortlessly.

🔒 Private & Secure Messaging

Your conversations deserve protection.

• Secure private chats with app lock protection
• Protect private chats with secure access
• Smart spam detection & blocking
• Secure message management
• Safe and private SMS experience

Built for users who value privacy and control.

⚡ Fast, Lightweight & Reliable

Optimized for performance across all Android devices.

• Instant SMS & MMS delivery
• Smooth scrolling & fast loading
• Battery-efficient design
• Works seamlessly as your default SMS app

No lag. No unnecessary background activity.

🔃 SMS Backup & Restore

Securely take a backup of your SMS or Conversations into your internal storage and restore it whenever you want with just one click.

🚫 Block Contacts

Keep your messaging experience from distractions by blocking contacts with a simple tap. Enjoy a clutter-free messages inbox and experience peace of mind.

⏰ Schedule Messages

Plan ahead and stay organized.

• Schedule SMS for later
• Send birthday and reminder texts automatically
• Ideal for personal and business use

Never forget an important message again.

🔸 After Every Call

• Messages app makes communication seamless even after your calls end. With After Call features, you can instantly send a text message to the caller, view your recent messages, or continue the conversation via SMS directly from the after-call screen. Quickly access chat history, start a new message, or reply without searching for the contact again. This smart after-call messaging experience saves time, keeps conversations flowing, and ensures you never miss an important message after any phone call.

👉 Translate Messages Instantly

- Easily translate any message in any language.
- This app supports multiple translation languages.
- Communicate easily with contacts around the world.

Everything in one clean inbox.

🌙 Modern Design with Dark Mode

• Elegant light & dark themes
• Clean material interface
• Comfortable night mode

Designed for everyday messaging.

📥 Easy Setup & Migration

• Import existing messages
• Smooth transition from your current SMS app
• Keep your conversations secure

Font Size: Small, Normal, Large and Extra large supported.

Messages app is a messaging app that enables you to send private text messages to your contacts.

Messages is a feature-rich messenger app for anyone who wants to text with ease and style. Make instant calls with text messages.

Messages combines privacy, performance, and simplicity — giving you a better way to text on Android.

Experience a better way to text by making Messages your default SMS app.. ## Rankings - #574,868 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION` - `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS` - `android.permission.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_CELL_BROADCASTS` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SEND_SMS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.WRITE_SMS` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.texting.sms.messaging_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texting.sms.messagingmeapps) — 55 users - [Messages - SMS Text Message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chat.messenger.message.inbox.allmessage.spam.sms.text) — 91 users - [Messages - Text SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fastchat.messaging.messagestextsms.securechatapp) — 32 users - [Messages - SMS Text Messaging](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sms.messages.chat.textmessage.messaging) — 79,174 users, 4.17 / 5 - [Messages:Text App SMS Message](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.om.messages) — 12,586 users, 3.33 / 5 - [Messages App: SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.app.sms.messenger) — 30,156 users, 3.88 / 5 - [Messages: SMS Message Text App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/messages.sms.text.chat.messanger.app) — 4,532,161 users, 4.01 / 5 - [Messages](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.ansbal.tbpro) — 500 users - [Messages: SMS Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textmsg.messagesapp) — 1,905,139 users, 4.07 / 5 - [Messages : SMS & Private Chat](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.messenger.chat.secure.sms) — 80,813 users, 3.93 / 5 - [Messages: SMS Text Messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.sms.textmessenger) — 322,368 users, 4.10 / 5 - [Messages - SMS Texting App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.messages.smstextingapp.messenger) — 300,510 users, 4.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.texting.sms.messaging_app)