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Messages

Communication

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

Rating
4.5
49.2M ratings
Downloads
11.6B+
on Google Play
Price
Free
No in-app purchases
Updated
Sep 24
2026
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About Messages

Meet Messages, Google's official app for texting (SMS, MMS) and chat (RCS). Message anyone from anywhere with the reliability of texting and the richness of chat. Stay in touch with friends and family, send group texts, and share your favorite pictures, GIFs, emoji, stickers, videos and audio messages.
Chat features (RCS)
On supported carriers, you can send and receive messages over Wi-Fi or your data network, see when friends are typing or when they have read your message, share images and videos in high quality, and more.
Clean, intuitive, and comfortable design
Instant notifications, smart replies and a fresh new design make communicating faster and more fun. With dark mode, you can use Messages comfortably in low-light situations.
Easy sharing
Select or take pictures and videos directly from the app and share easily. You can even send audio messages to your contacts.
Richer conversations
Send audio messages, emoji, stickers, or your location. You can also send and receive payments with Google Pay.
Powerful search
Now you can find more of the content shared in your conversations: tap on the search icon and select a specific contact to see your messaging history with them and all the photos, videos, addresses or links you shared with each other.
Messages is supported on devices running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop and above.

What’s new

Updated September 24, 2026

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

User reviews

louis max the x gamer
louis max the x gamer
I like it but can you make it compatible with sticker maker
Andrea D
Andrea D
So cool
Edward Maritz
Edward Maritz
Good enough
Dan Mosquito
Dan Mosquito
Awesome
Pappu Sahni
Pappu Sahni
We have been a bit more expensive and we will need a copy of an object to any person other than that of a great time in total for all your support of their respective fields are required to pay for my son has your website and it will take a moment and won't be in town for a while ago are your plans change with time ...
Mato Maxzie
Mato Maxzie
Good

Frequently asked questions

What is Messages?
Messages is Google's official app for texting (SMS, MMS) and chat (RCS), which allows you to message anyone from anywhere with the reliability of texting and the richness of chat.
What are chat features (RCS)?
Chat features (RCS) allow you to send and receive messages over Wi-Fi or your data network, see when friends are typing or when they have read your message, share images and videos in high quality, and more. However, it is only available on supported carriers.
What are the features of Messages' design?
Messages has a clean, intuitive, and comfortable design. It also has instant notifications, smart replies, and a fresh new design that makes communicating faster and more fun. With dark mode, you can use Messages comfortably in low-light situations.
Can you share pictures and videos easily with Messages?
Yes, you can select or take pictures and videos directly from the app and share them easily. You can even send audio messages to your contacts.
What are the richer conversations features of Messages?
You can send audio messages, emoji, stickers, or your location. You can also send and receive payments with Google Pay.
Can you search for content shared in conversations with Messages?
Yes, Messages has a powerful search feature that allows you to find more of the content shared in your conversations. You can tap on the search icon and select a specific contact to see your messaging history with them and all the photos, videos, addresses, or links you shared with each other.
What devices are supported for Messages?
Messages is supported on devices running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop and above.

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