Messages

2.4.5

Messages - SMS Messenger

3.76

139,228 reviews

10,000,000+
Downloads

Free

SMS Messenger is a lightning-fast messaging app.

Pros & Cons

Real-time messaging delivers fast, responsive chats
End-to-end encryption enhances privacy and security
Comprehensive feature set including groups, media sharing, and quick replies
Robust push notifications to stay connected

No offline mode mentioned in the data
Backup/restore features are not highlighted in the provided data
Multi-device syncing is not described in the data

About Messages

Messages is a communication app developed by Messages - SMS Messenger.

Download Statistics

Messages has been downloaded 17 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 170 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 communication apps.

User Ratings

Messages is rated 3.76 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 140 thousand ratings.

App Information

Messages is FREE to download. The APK download size is 29.70 MB. The latest version available is 2.4.5. The last update was on March 29, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Messages requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2023.

Description

SMS Messenger📱 is a lightning-fast messaging app that lets you connect with your friends and loved ones instantly.

More data about Messages

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	17 million
Recent downloads	170 thousand
Rating	3.76 based on 140 thousand ratings
Ranking	Highly ranked
Version	2.4.5
APK size	29.7 MB
Number of libraries	30
Designed for Android	7.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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Common keywords of similar apps

User Interface Making Sharing Tap Connect Loved End Share Push Notifications Archive Language Sms Messenger Messages Messaging App Time Stay Quick Lightning Fast Friends Conversations Features Font Chats Connected Chat Search Feature

Keywords missing from this app

Text Message Color Texting Send Experience Call Secure Communication Private Important Free Easy Smart Instantly Simple Support Backup Restore Easily Mms Enjoy Themes Receive Spam Offline Inbox Contacts Mode Sienna Reliable

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Downloads over time

Messages has been downloaded 17 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 5.8 thousand downloads per day.

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Developer information for Messages - SMS Messenger

Messages - SMS Messenger

dominicinfotech027@gmail.com

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Comments on Messages for Android

★★★★★ Crystal Henderson · Jun 24, 2026

This is my samsung messages I like it it came with my phone, but I still perfume Google better I got it with my phone as well when I bought it

★★★★★ ELIZABETH ROSS · Jun 27, 2026

The bes! Google originals from mid 50s, lol, can goof around and play games knowing I'm not tech-savvy, going walkaway back.... old news!

★☆☆☆☆ RuKira · Jun 30, 2026

Cant believe you samsung for shutting down this service. Really hate google messages.

★☆☆☆☆ Tim Wand · Jun 28, 2026

The adds that pop up on messenger are infuriating. Finding out how to remove them is not straightforward

★☆☆☆☆ Veronica Darling · Jul 9, 2026

I really dislike using Google for messages. Then I get a popup of my calls I make. I REALLY HATE GOOGLE MESSAGING

Google Play Rankings for Messages

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
34	Sweden	Communication	Top Free
55	Russia	Communication	Top Free
56	Norway	Communication	Top Free
65	Finland	Communication	Top Free
171	France	Communication	Top Free
93	Indonesia	Communication	Top Free
198	Canada	Communication	Top Free
99	Poland	Communication	Top Free
102	South Korea	Communication	Top Free
115	Italy	Communication	Top Free

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Technologies used by Messages

Messages is requesting 50 permissions and is using 30 libraries.

Permissions

Development tools

test access to protected storage

Your personal information

read your contacts

Services that cost you money

directly call phone numbers, send SMS messages

Your messages

read your text messages (SMS or MMS), receive text messages (MMS), receive text messages (SMS), edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)

Network communication

view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, full network access, Google Play billing service, receive data from Internet

Storage

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Phone calls

read phone status and identity

Hardware controls

control vibration

System tools

change network connectivity, run at startup, draw over other apps, prevent phone from sleeping, modify system settings

Extra

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS, android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION, android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE, android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW, android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE, com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE, com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE, com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE, com.textmessage.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION, me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ, me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

Ad network libraries

AdMob

Facebook Audience Network

Social libraries

None found

Development tools

Android Jetpack core

Android Architecture Components

Android Jetpack VersionedParcelable Android Jetpack Annotations Android Library Icon

Android Jetpack Annotations Firebase Android Library Icon

Firebase

Android Jetpack Widgets Android Jetpack AppCompat Android Library Icon

Android Jetpack AppCompat Android Jetpack Media Android Library Icon

Android Jetpack Media Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) Android Library Icon

Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) AndroidX App Startup Android Library Icon

AndroidX App Startup Android WorkManager Android Library Icon

Android WorkManager AndroidX Widget ViewPager2 Android Library Icon

AndroidX Widget ViewPager2 AndroidX Emoji / Emoji2 Android Library Icon

AndroidX Emoji / Emoji2 Glide Android Library Icon

Glide

AndroidX ProfileInstaller Chromium Android Library Icon

Chromium

AndroidX WebKit Retrofit Android Library Icon

Retrofit

ReactiveX

Jetpack DataStore Lottie Android Library Icon

Lottie

Android Data Binding ShortcutBadger Android Library Icon

ShortcutBadger CircleImageView Android Library Icon

CircleImageView okHttp Android Library Icon

okHttp

Realm

Uber (AutoDispose / RIBs) Conductor Android Library Icon

Conductor

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