# Messages

> Fast, secure messaging with group chats, and customization

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textingmsg.instantsend](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.textingmsg.instantsend)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.textingmsg.instantsend`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Messages New
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 75,832
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (1,354 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-20
- **First published:** 2024-11-28
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textingmsg.instantsend)
- **Website:** [https://castjatin.blogspot.com/](https://castjatin.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/msgprivcy/home](https://sites.google.com/view/msgprivcy/home)

## Description

**Messages** is a robust messaging Chrome extension designed for fast, reliable, and secure communication. It features a user-friendly interface that enables quick text messaging and convenient group chats, allowing you to stay connected with friends, family, or colleagues all in one place.

Key functionalities include smart notifications that help you never miss important messages, a powerful search tool to find texts instantly, and offline support allowing you to draft messages without internet and send them later. With end-to-end encryption, Messages guarantees your privacy and data security. Ideal for both personal and professional use, this extension enhances your messaging experience with speed, security, and ease of use.

## Rankings

- #249,639 — 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `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.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.textingmsg.instantsend.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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