Google Messages

messages.android_20260702_05_RC05.phone_dynamic

Google LLC

4.16

43,812,395 reviews

10,000,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

4.16 · 43,812,395 reviews · 10,000,000,000+ downloads · #10 in Communication

Google Messages is the official Google messaging app powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), delivering high-quality media, dynamic group chats, and seamless cross-device syncing including Wear OS. It ranks in the top 10 in COMMUNICATION in multiple markets (US #8, DK #10, SE #18) and shows broad reach with 10,000,000,000+ total and 210M in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

Official Google app with RCS support for high-quality media and interop across networks
Seamless cross-device experience across phone, tablet, computer, and Wear OS
Strong privacy protections with end-to-end encryption and advanced spam protection
AI-powered messaging features like Magic Compose to craft messages quickly

RCS availability varies by region and carrier, which can limit feature availability for some users
Some features may require beta access or specific devices/markets and are not guaranteed globally
Rich messaging experience depends on carrier support for fallback to SMS/MMS in regions with limited RCS coverage

About Google Messages

Google Messages is a communication app developed by Google LLC.

Download Statistics

Google Messages has been downloaded 11 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 210 million times. It is ranked #10 in communication.

User Ratings

Google Messages is rated 4.16 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 44 million ratings.

App Information

Google Messages is FREE to download. The APK download size is 126.93 MB. The latest version available is messages.android_20260702_05_RC05.phone_dynamic. The last update was on July 16, 2026.

Technical Requirements

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	4.16 based on 44 million ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	messages.android_20260702_05_RC05.phone_dynamic
APK size	126.9 MB
Number of libraries	36
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

30M

3.9M

2.2M

1.2M

6.2M

Downloads over time

Google Messages has been downloaded 11 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 6.9 million downloads per day.

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Comments on Google Messages for Android

★★★★☆ Nol Ros · Jul 1, 2026

It okay, does nothing well, does nothing bad.

★★★★★ Sapholomzi Mtuzula · Jul 21, 2026

Money followers know what time it is. they don't waste it, so does the app.

★★★★★ marion aytes · Jul 16, 2026

it's a basic text platform with emojis and attachments, so you can send pictures to people and their devices. Its simple and easy to use, and I think it's a great basic application for any phon. If your phon doesn't already have it on it, you should download and install it right away.

★★★★★ Joe Perry Jr · Jul 15, 2026

I don't know why I'm seeing this message?

★★★★★ Kevo Gaming · Jul 11, 2026

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

★☆☆☆☆ 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
10	United States	Communication	Top Free
158	United States	Overall	Top Free
158	United States	Applications	Top Free
25	Japan	Communication	Top Free
33	Canada	Communication	Top Free
17	Denmark	Communication	Top Free
42	France	Communication	Top Free
52	Germany	Communication	Top Free
30	Sweden	Communication	Top Free
33	Mexico	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Google Messages

Google Messages is requesting 82 permissions and is using 36 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions, including location, contacts, SMS, storage, camera, notifications, and various system-level accesses. Review these permissions and privacy controls, and assess you are comfortable with Google LLC (the developer) handling data and messaging-related capabilities.

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