Google Messages

Google Messages
Google Messages
Developer: Google LLC
Category: Communication
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9.8B installs
40.2M ratings
523.6M monthly active users
Revenue not available
Install Trends
Weekly +35.2M
Steady
Monthly +158.1M
Steady

Google Messages Summary

Google Messages is a mobile Android app in Communication by Google LLC. Released in Nov 2014 (11 years ago). It has about 9.8B+ installs and 40.2M ratings with a 4.57★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 523.6M monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Feb 26, 2026, version 298032063.

Recent activity: 35.2M installs this week (158.1M over 4 weeks) showing steady growth , and 156.7K new ratings this week View trends →

Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Feb 18, 2026.

Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Feb 26, 2026 (version 298032063).

SDKs, Trackers & Permissions

Google Messages was last scanned for SDKs 2026-02-18. Below is the overview of third party companies detected in the app. The full list of raw SDKs, app permissions and unknown SDKs is available here.

AppGoblin saw Google Messages uses 5 Development Tools
company-logos/google.com/logo_200x200.jpeg Google
company-logos/github.com-bumptech/logo_420x420.png Bumptech
company-logos/airbnb.io/logo_200x200.jpeg Airbnb Engineering
company-logos/bouncycastle.org/logo_200x200.jpeg BouncyCastle
AppGoblin saw Google Messages uses 1 Analytics: Product
company-logos/firebase.google.com/logo_200x200.png Firebase
AppGoblin saw Google Messages uses 1 Business Tools
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App Details
Store ID: com.google.android.apps.messaging
First Released: 2014-11-12
Store Last Updated: 2026-02-26
In-App Purchases: No
Ads: No
App Store
Crawl Status: Success
AppGoblin First Crawled: 2021-02-06
AppGoblin Last Crawled: 2026-02-28
Ads & App-Ads.txt
App does not have ads.
AppGoblin SDK Scans
Successful Last Crawled: 2026-02-18
Last Crawled: 2026-02-18
Last Crawl Status: Success

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Ratings: 40.2M

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App Description

Simple, helpful messaging by Google

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats, and seamlessly connect with other RCS users including your iPhone friends.

• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device and sign up for beta testing may be required.