How to install GroupMe?

To install GroupMe, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Yes, GroupMe is safe to use. The app has a 4.6 rating on Google Play, with 10M+ downloads, indicating it has been verified and trusted by many users.

Does GroupMe have ads?

No, GroupMe does not display advertisements, providing an ad-free user experience.

What permissions does GroupMe require?

GroupMe requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

GroupMe

Name: GroupMe
Rating: 4.6039577 (601388 reviews)
Author: GroupMe

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Description

Been using GroupMe for a couple months now. It’s basically a group messaging app where you can chat with friends, family, coworkers, basically anyone. Pretty solid if you’re into staying connected with your crew.

Here’s what you can do: there’s group chats where you can send messages, share photos, GIFs, even location. You can also mute notifications or leave chats if they’re getting too wild. Oh, and the emoji selection is pretty great – you can really spice up your conversations.

Look, if you’re always on your phone texting your squad, you’ll probably like GroupMe. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying unless you pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on GroupMe. I've tried a bunch of different group chat apps and this one's honestly one of the better ones. The interface is really intuitive and it's easy to set up groups and start messaging. The GIF and emoji support is a nice touch that makes convos more fun. At the same time, the free version has some limitations like ads and you can't delete messages. But if you don't mind that, it's a pretty solid option for staying connected with your crew.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of features like group chats, photo/GIF sharing, location
Customizable notifications so you're not getting spammed
Free to use, don't have to pay to access the core features
Simple to set up groups and start messaging

Cons

Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
Can't delete sent messages which could be an issue
Upgrading to get more features costs money

Specifications

Updated	03.10.2025
Category	Communication
Age Rating	Teen
Developer	GroupMe
Android	Android 9++
Package Name	`com.groupme.android`

Ratings

92

Google Play

4.6/5

601,388 reviews

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A Google user Oct 15, 2025

I originally rated this app 5 stars. Within the last month or two, however, the app is prone to frequent crashes, it is slow as all hell to load, and...

A Google user Oct 15, 2025

Groupme has been a useful tool for communication since I've been a college student. It's interface is user-friendly and very intuitve for anyone that is familiar with group chats. For...

A Google user Oct 15, 2025

While easy to use, the app takes a long time to load and doesn't properly notify me when there are new posts. There have been upwards of 28 notifications I...

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