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Simple, helpful messaging by Google
Google Messages sits at the top of US app charts in ALL, APPLICATION, and COMMUNICATION categories, validating its status as the official Google messaging app. Powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), it delivers high-quality media, dynamic group chats, and end-to-end encryption, with AI-powered features and seamless cross-device usage including Wear OS support. With 10,000,000,000+ total downloads and 210M in the last 30 days, it remains a dominant choice for modern texting.
Pros & Cons
- RCS-powered messaging with high-quality media and dynamic group chats
- Cross-device continuity across phone, tablet, computer, and Wear OS
- End-to-end encryption plus advanced spam protection
- AI-assisted Magic Compose to boost messaging speed and quality
- RCS availability varies by region and carrier and may require a data plan; some features depend on market and device availability
About Google Messages
Google Messages is a communication app developed by Google LLC.
How many times has Google Messages been downloaded?
Google Messages has been downloaded 11 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 210 million times. It is ranked #7 in communication.
What is the rating of Google Messages?
Google Messages is rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 44 million ratings.
Is Google Messages free?
Google Messages is free to download. The APK download size is 126.88 MB. The latest version available is messages.android_20260707_00_RC01.phone_dynamic. The last update was on July 16, 2026.
What are the requirements for Google Messages?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2014.
More data about Google Messages
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 11 billion |
| Recent downloads | 210 million |
| Rating | 4.18 based on 44 million ratings |
| Ranking | Top ranked |
| Version | messages.android_20260707_00_RC01.phone_dynamic |
| APK size | 126.9 MB |
| Number of libraries | 36 |
| Suitable for | Everyone |
| Ads | NO ads |
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Google Messages compared with similar apps
Common keywords of similar apps
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Google Play Rating history and histogram
Downloads over time
Google Messages has been downloaded 11 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7 million downloads per day.
Changelog of Google Messages
Developer information for Google LLC
Comments on Google Messages for Android
Google Play Rankings for Google Messages
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | United States | Communication | Top Free |
| 103 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 106 | United States | Applications | Top Free |
| 26 | Japan | Communication | Top Free |
| 29 | Canada | Communication | Top Free |
| 33 | France | Communication | Top Free |
| 48 | Germany | Communication | Top Free |
| 27 | Mexico | Communication | Top Free |
| 34 | South Korea | Communication | Top Free |
| 36 | United Kingdom | Communication | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
Technologies used by Google Messages
Google Messages is requesting 82 permissions and is using 36 libraries.Show details
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