Google Messages
Store data observed · From public Google Play data · How we score apps
- Communication
- Google Play
- United States
- 4.650,546,645 ratings
- Free
- Updated
- Observed
Est. monthly revenue
Estimated$220–$930Est. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#21 in its category (free) ≈ 481 downloads/day × $0.03 per download; not on its category's top-grossing chart, so under $7,300/mo
Est. monthly downloads
Estimated8K–23KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#21 in Communication
90-day growth
—not enough history yet
Opportunity score
AI-derived0/100Weak · low confidence
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About Google MessagesObserved
Google Messages is a Communication app by Google LLC on the United States Google Play. Released Nov 12, 2014; last updated Oct 12, 2026. Google Messages is free to download.
Google Messages has a 4.6-star average rating from 50,546,645 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026. On Oct 15, 2026, Google Messages ranked #21 on the Communication top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Google Messages 77/100 (market leader), the #12 most successful Communication app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
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.
- Success score
- 77/100 Market leader
- In Communication
- #12 most successful
- Chart position
- #21 in Communicationon Oct 15, 2026
- Developer
- Google LLC
Google Play screenshotsObserved
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Google Messages: common questions
- What is Google Messages?
- Google Messages is a Communication app developed by Google LLC, available on the Google Play. It was first released on Nov 12, 2014.
- How is Google Messages rated?
- Google Messages has a 4.6-star average rating from 50,546,645 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
- How much money does Google Messages make?
- MRRBeam estimates Google Messages makes about $220–$930 a month in revenue from 8K–23K downloads a month, based on its #21 position on the Communication free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does Google Messages get?
- About 8K–23K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does Google Messages cost?
- Google Messages is free to download.
- Is Google Messages successful?
- On Oct 15, 2026, Google Messages ranked #21 on the Communication top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Google Messages 77/100 (market leader), the #12 most successful Communication app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was Google Messages last updated?
- Google Messages was last updated on Oct 12, 2026.
- What are alternatives to Google Messages?
- Similar Communication apps tracked by MRRBeam include WhatsApp Messenger, Messenger, Snapchat, TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited and Brave Private Web Browser, VPN.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Google Messages?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Google Messages is 0/100. Limited opening: an older app, modest estimated revenue and a strong 4.6★ rating.