Google Messages

Developer: Google LLC

Category: Communication

9.3B installs

37.4M ratings

+13.6M weekly installs

trend steady

+175.1M monthly installs

trend steady

Google Messages Summary

Google Messages is a Android app in the Communication category, developed by Google LLC. First released 11 years ago(Nov 2014), the app has accumulated 9.3B+ total installs and 37.4M ratings with a 4.57★ (excellent) average rating.

Recent activity: 13.6M installs this week (175.1M over 4 weeks) showing below average growth , and 75.2K new ratings this week (1.3M over 4 weeks) with slowing momentum. View trends →

Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Nov 9, 2025. The app's network data flows (API traffic to/from the app and its SDKs) were last crawled on Oct 6, 2025.

Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Dec 2, 2025 (version 280825063).

SDKs, Trackers & Permissions

Google Messages was last scanned for SDKs 2025-11-09. 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.

5 Development Tools

1 Ad Networks

1 Business Tools

1 Analytics: Product

App Details

Store ID: com.google.android.apps.messaging

First Released: 2014-11-12

Store Last Updated: 2025-12-02

In-App Purchases: No

Ads: No

App Store

Crawl Status: Success

Store First Crawled: 2021-02-06

Store Last Crawled: 2025-12-02

Ads & App-Ads.txt

App does not have ads.

SDK Tracking Status

Successful Last Crawled: 2025-11-09

Last Crawled: 2025-11-09

Last Crawl Status: Success

4.57★

Ratings: 37.4M

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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.