Store listing

Google Messages

Name: Google Messages
Rating: 4.6 (50100000 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

4.6

4.6Rating 10B+Download FreePrice

CategoryCommunication

Download10B+

PriceFree

RatedEveryone

RequiresVaries by device

DeveloperGoogle LLC

Screenshots

About this app

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.

For Google Messages (com.google.android.apps.messaging), AppVetter uses public Google Play facts. Details for Google Messages can change when Google LLC updates the store listing.

Store listing focus

• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now straightforwardly include your iPhone friends. • Personal Touch: Make.

What the developer highlights

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

Before installing

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.

Publisher

Google Play identifies Google LLC as the publisher of Google Messages; package com.google.android.apps.messaging distinguishes this listing from similarly named apps.

Store reach

For Google Messages, Google Play currently reports 10B+ downloads and a 4.6 star rating; both figures can move as the listing changes.

Official source

The com.google.android.apps.messaging download button opens Google Play for Google Messages, allowing the store to show live compatibility and price information.

Privacy & Data Safety

AppVetter has not assigned an independent privacy grade to Google Messages. Review Google Play's Data safety panel and Google LLC's privacy policy before sharing personal, financial, health, contact, photo, or location data.

Check the permissions requested by Google Messages against the feature you plan to use.
Google Play's Data safety answers are supplied by Google LLC, not independently audited by AppVetter.
Account deletion and data-retention choices for Google Messages can change with the service.
Install Google Messages from its official listing so package identity remains com.google.android.apps.messaging.

Advantages

The Google Messages page links directly to its official Google Play listing.
Publisher, category, rating, and download facts for Google Messages are kept together.
Package identity com.google.android.apps.messaging makes lookalike listings easier to spot.

Updates

The live Google Play listing is the authoritative update source for Google Messages. AppVetter records catalogue facts at refresh time but does not publish an independent version history for package com.google.android.apps.messaging.

Check the official Google Messages changelog before installing an update.
Revisit permissions if Google Messages adds a feature that uses sensitive data.
Keep package com.google.android.apps.messaging current through a trusted store channel.

Store Listing Summary

Listing context

Google Messages is included as a verified store catalogue entry rather than a hands-on AppVetter review. Simple, helpful messaging by Google The public listing names Google LLC as developer, reports 10B+ downloads, and should remain the final source for compatibility and pricing.

What works

The Google Messages page links directly to its official Google Play listing.
Publisher, category, rating, and download facts for Google Messages are kept together.
Package identity com.google.android.apps.messaging makes lookalike listings easier to spot.

What to know

AppVetter has not completed a hands-on test of Google Messages.
Pricing, permissions, and compatibility for Google Messages may change after publication.
Store-supplied Data safety claims for Google Messages are not an independent security audit.

FAQ

Where should I install Google Messages?

Use the official Google Play link on this page. Confirm that the package is com.google.android.apps.messaging and that the listed publisher is Google LLC before installing.

Has AppVetter tested Google Messages?

This is a store-catalogue entry built from public listing facts, not a hands-on test. The page avoids claims about performance that AppVetter has not independently verified for Google Messages.

Can the details for Google Messages change?

Yes. Ratings, download bands, pricing, compatibility, screenshots, and features can all change. Google Play shows the live details for package com.google.android.apps.messaging.