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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.59
- 600,517 ratings
- Installs
- 37 million
- Last updated
- October 19, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 171.3 MB
GroupMe is popular, with 37 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 600,517 ratings. Its best ranking is #14 in Top Free, Communication in United States.
Pros & Cons
- SMS onboarding keeps new users connected quickly
- Granular notification controls
- Rich media support including GIFs and memes
- Cross-device access via groupme.com
- Limited in-app video calling features compared to some rivals
- Privacy/permission breadth may raise concerns; review policy
- SMS-based onboarding available in the US only and may incur standard messaging rates
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on GroupMe for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By GroupMe, from Google Play“Stay in touch with the people who matter most.”
Description by GroupMe Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Family. Roommates. Friends. Coworkers. Teams. Greek Life. Bands. Faith Groups. Events. Vacations.
“Lifechanger.... utterly indispensable”
-Gizmodo
- START CHATTING
Add anyone to a group via their phone number or email address. If they are new to GroupMe, they can start chatting over SMS immediately.
- CONTROL NOTIFICATIONS
You’re in charge! Choose when and what type of notifications you receive. Mute specific chats, or the entire app – you can even leave or end group chats.
- SAY MORE THAN WORDS
Go ahead – fall in love with our exclusive emoji.
- THE WHOLE INTERNET IN YOUR GROUP
Meme images, search and send GIFs, and see content shared from URLs displayed in the chat.
- SHARE NOW, RELIVE LATER
The gallery saves your memories. Easily explore the photos and videos shared in your group now, or later.
- LEAVE TEXTING BEHIND
With direct messages, you can use all the features you love for group chat, but one-on-one. It’s like texting, but better.
- CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE
Including from your computer at groupme.com
Whether separated by a hallway or a hemisphere, GroupMe allows you to stay in touch with the connections that count. Get your group together.
We want to hear your feedback!
Web: https://aka.ms/groupmesupport
Twitter: @GroupMe
Facebook: facebook.com/groupme
Instagram: @GroupMe
Love,
Team GroupMe
NOTE: SMS chat currently available in US only. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
Privacy Policy: https://groupme.com/privacy
Made with love in Seattle
Recent changes:
- Web Image Search is back: Find and share the perfect image right from the redesigned emoji picker.
- Smoother Sports & Events: Faster Sports discovery and polished event RSVP interactions.
- Improved Security & Reliability: Better sign-in and verification experiences, accessibility updates, and fixes for crashes and performance issues.
Thanks for hanging out with us on GroupMe. More great updates are on the way 💙
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 97
- App size
- 171.3 MB
- Needs Android
- 9.0+
- Content rating
- Medium
Technologies used by GroupMe
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 16.27.1
- Launched
- November 2010
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 270 thousand
- Per day
- 8.9 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- November 2010
Installs over time
GroupMe has been installed 37 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 8.9 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #14
- Chart
- Top Free
- Communication
- Country
- United States
Google Play Rankings for GroupMe
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | United States | Communication | Top Free |
| 164 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 164 | United States | Applications | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
About the app and developer
About GroupMe
GroupMe is a communication app developed by GroupMe.
Install Statistics
GroupMe has been installed 37 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 270 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.
User Ratings
GroupMe is rated 4.59 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 600 thousand ratings.
App Information
GroupMe is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 171.29 MB. The latest version available is 16.27.1. The last update was on October 19, 2026.
Technical Requirements
GroupMe requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since November 2010.
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