Messages Downloads & RevenueMessages · Google Play
Messages gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Messages is #18 in Communication Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 17 events
- 📦Messages updated to version 1.45No release notes
- 📈Messages entered the top 10Top Free · Communication · AU
- 📦Messages updated to version 1.44No release notes
- 📈Messages new best rank in the overall chart: #127Top Free · All Apps · GB
- 📈Messages entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Communication · SE · Top Free · Communication · TR
- 📈Messages charting in a new country in 2 chartsSweden · Turkey
- 📈Messages new best rank in the overall chart: #139Top Free · All Apps · GB
- 📈Messages entered the top 100 in 6 chartsTop Free · Communication · ES · Top Free · Communication · MX · Top Free · Communication · NL · Top Free · Communication · TH · +2 more
- 📈Messages charting in a new country in 6 chartsSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Messages new best rank in the overall chart: #143Top Free · All Apps · GB
- 📈Messages new best rank in the overall chart: #146Top Free · All Apps · CA
- 📈Messages entered the top 100 in 2 chartsTop Free · Communication · ID · Top Free · Communication · IN
- 📈Messages new best rank in the overall chart: #149Top Free · All Apps · CA
- 🆕Messages first spotted by AppInsiderAustralia
- 📦Messages version 1.43No release notes
- 🆕Messages released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Communication FreeMessages on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.33, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Messages downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Messages's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Messages makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | CommunicationFree | #18 |
 United Kingdom | CommunicationFree | #11 |
 Canada | CommunicationFree | #12 |
 Australia | CommunicationFree | #12 |
 Japan | CommunicationFree | #61 |
 France | CommunicationFree | #24 |
 South Korea | CommunicationFree | #41 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #185 |
 Germany | CommunicationFree | #79 |
 Taiwan | CommunicationFree | #27 |
 Sweden | CommunicationFree | #14 |
| Canada | All AppsFree | #152 |
 Italy | CommunicationFree | #45 |
 India | CommunicationFree | #64 |
 Thailand | CommunicationFree | #19 |
| Australia | All AppsFree | #196 |
 Spain | CommunicationFree | #53 |
 Vietnam | CommunicationFree | #20 |
 Netherlands | CommunicationFree | #37 |
 Mexico | CommunicationFree | #84 |
 Saudi Arabia | CommunicationFree | #95 |
 Turkey | CommunicationFree | #68 |
 Brazil | CommunicationFree | #187 |
 United Arab Emirates | CommunicationFree | #78 |
 Indonesia | CommunicationFree | #133 |
| Sweden | All AppsFree | #180 |
Apps near Messages on the chart
Communication Free, around #18.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Messages
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report intrusive advertising and forced redirects that disrupt basic messaging functions like calling and viewing photos. Many reviewers express frustration with the app's complexity, malware warnings, and inability to delete or block messages effectively.
Mixed but leaning positive (58% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and easy sign-in. The main complaints are about ads, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Fun
- Login & account: “received approved loans from Dave's account thanks 👍”
- Speed & performance
Common complaints
- Ads: “too many ads and junk that overwrite what you're doing”
- Crashes & bugs: “must be default or wont work”
About Messages
Messages allow you to send and receive text messages without needing an internet connection and with advanced features for a better messaging experience.
Stay connected with your loved ones using Messages, Whether you're sending SMS or MMS, Messages makes it easy to share texts, photos, stickers, and more.
Key Features:
✔ Send and Receive SMS: Send and receive text messages quickly and reliably.
✔ Schedule Messages: Schedule text messages to be sent later, making it easy to manage your communication.
✔ Swipe Action: Easily delete and archive with a swipe.
✔ Group Messaging: Stay connected by creating and managing group messages.
✔ Spam Blocking: Block unwanted senders to prevent spam and keep your inbox organized.
✔ Search for Messages: Easily search through your messages to find important information.
✔ Custom Notifications: Personalize your notifications and ringtones to suit your preferences.
✔ Dark Mode: Save battery and reduce eye strain by using the dark theme.
✔ Pin Chats: Pin important chats to the top for quick access.
✔ After-Call Menu: Send quick messages directly from the after-call screen.
Simple, Smart and Secure:
● User-friendly interface designed for effortless navigation.
● Supports multiple languages for global users.
● Privacy-focused: Your messages remain private and secure.
Stay connected in style and make messaging fun again with Messages - SMS Texting App. Download now and experience the ultimate in SMS and MMS messaging!