Handcent Next SMS messenger

11.9.2.5

Handcent

4.41

74,889 reviews

1,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Customizable SMS text messenger with AI,MMS, group message,sticker&private text

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Pros & Cons

AI features powered by OpenAI for smarter messaging
Strong privacy options including Private Box and optional encryption
Cross-device messaging with Handcent Anywhere and Wear OS support
Extensive customization with 200+ themes and MMS/backup capabilities

Extensive permission requests across location, contacts, SMS and system services may raise user privacy considerations
Market rankings vary by country (e.g., DK #40, CA #72, US #90) and may affect visibility in some regions

About Handcent Next SMS messenger

Handcent Next SMS messenger is a communication app developed by Handcent.

Download Statistics

Handcent Next SMS messenger has been downloaded 3.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 8.4 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.

User Ratings

Handcent Next SMS messenger is rated 4.41 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 75 thousand ratings.

App Information

Handcent Next SMS messenger is FREE to download. The APK download size is 43.43 MB. The latest version available is 11.9.2.5. The last update was on April 14, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Handcent Next SMS messenger requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play June 2015.

Description

Upgrade your messaging experience. Enjoy unlimited customization, AI features, cloud backup, MMS Plus , upmost privacy, and smooth texting on PC and tablet.

More data about Handcent Next SMS messenger

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	3.4 million
Recent downloads	8.4 thousand
Rating	4.41 based on 75 thousand ratings
Ranking	Highly ranked
Version	11.9.2.5
APK size	43.4 MB
Number of libraries	62
Designed for Android	6.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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Downloads over time

Handcent Next SMS messenger has been downloaded 3.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 280 downloads per day.

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Comments on Handcent Next SMS messenger for Android

★★★★★ Deborah Bass · Jun 9, 2026

UPDATE: I do not notice those annoying pop up messages lasting & keeping me from finishing my post... Thank You for fixing that! Do not like the "messages" that pop up while texting that say they are "converting my message to...". It covers the bottom row of my keyboard and cannot see letters to keep typing, and message lasts a long time. It happens almost every time I text, and very annoying.

★★★★★ Elisia Settles · Jun 2, 2026

I genuinely like this app. I was part of the many android users forced to find alternative apps (or use Google messages, no, thank you) and after trying 4 different ones, this is absolutely the best one! I like how customizable it is. I like that it still has themes as an option. You can name your group chats and choose which type of emoji style you prefer! Overall, as far as aesthetics go. This is the best option

★☆☆☆☆ Kari T · Jun 3, 2026

This sucks Gotta Pay to have this!! Crazy!! I just lost all my Text messages assuming I was under the Free trial. So I deleted my Samsung Messages well Lost all Text From Both Apps!! So pissed!!

★☆☆☆☆ Mrs. Pretty Gill · May 7, 2026

I’ve been a loyal Gold member ($43.99/yr) for 5–6 years with no issues until now. I cannot send or receive texts or group messages—recipients get delivery failures. This is a critical service failure affecting my work and family communication. I expect immediate action and a prompt resolution. If not resolved quickly, I will escalate further and reconsider my subscription.

★★☆☆☆ Meredith Marsh · May 9, 2026

I loved it at first, downloaded it when Verizon cut their message+ app. But now the software is buggy, doesn't show texts I've sent, so I don't know if they've been delivered or not. A few times they have been delivered according to the recipient but more often than not they just disappear into the ether. And then I still don't know if they've been sent or not. Not a fun game to play. Edit. App started working normally after about a week. Now 5/11/26, it won't send pictures, again.

Google Play Rankings for Handcent Next SMS messenger

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
93	United States	Communication	Top Grossing
57	Belgium	Communication	Top Grossing
177	Iran	Communication	Top Free
133	France	Communication	Top Grossing
88	Norway	Communication	Top Grossing
93	Sweden	Communication	Top Grossing
126	Iran	Communication	Top Grossing
143	Poland	Communication	Top Grossing

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Ranking history in Iran

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