Google Messages

messages.android_20260622_01_RC00.phone_dynamic

Google LLC

4.20

43,228,386 reviews

10,000,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

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 #2 in communication.

What is the rating of Google Messages?

Google Messages is rated 4.20 out of 5 stars, based on 43 million ratings.

Is Google Messages free?

Google Messages is free to download. The APK download size is 125.04 MB. The latest version available is messages.android_20260622_01_RC00.phone_dynamic. The last update was on July 9, 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.

Description

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging.

More data about Google Messages

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	11 billion
Recent downloads	210 million
Rating	4.20 based on 43 million ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	messages.android_20260622_01_RC00.phone_dynamic
APK size	125.0 MB
Number of libraries	36
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Google Messages has been downloaded 11 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.1 million downloads per day.

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Comments on Google Messages for Android

★★★★★ Kevo Gaming · Jul 11, 2026

GREAT JOHN WAYNE! This service is Fan-Freakin'-tastic!! Do recommend lol.

★★★★☆ Khris · Jul 1, 2026

It would be nice if there was a better transition animation when switching between message threads. Other than that this app works good

★★★★☆ Nol Ros · Jul 1, 2026

It okay, does nothing well, does nothing bad.

★☆☆☆☆ Amanda Martini · Jul 11, 2026

No Message Grouping- I hate that my phone forced me to use this app, and Samsung messages was so much better. This messaging app doesn't allow you to create groups which helped me stay organized. ** Note to developers- I'm NOT talking about "group messaging" I'm talking about Message Grouping... like categorizing my different texts. On Samsung messages I could categorize different text threads as Work Related, Family, etc. And all of those threads would group together under that heading.

★★☆☆☆ C Wong · Jul 6, 2026

Not used to Google Messages. I was forced to use this because of Samsung. Strange to me, but no fault to Google

★☆☆☆☆ Tim Ingvaldson · Jul 1, 2026

I was forced to switch to Google message, and I don't care for it.

★☆☆☆☆ KayKay space · Jul 11, 2026

these app are pitiful, not helpful at all. Can't tell when new messages come in

Google Play Rankings for Google Messages

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
11	United States	Overall	Top Free
2	United States	Communication	Top Free
11	United States	Applications	Top Free
16	Canada	Communication	Top Free
17	France	Communication	Top Free
27	Japan	Communication	Top Free
34	Germany	Communication	Top Free
19	United Kingdom	Communication	Top Free
19	Mexico	Communication	Top Free
28	Austria	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Google Messages

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