Google Chat

Team messaging for Google Workspace users

Google Chat is a business communication app for direct messages, group conversations and shared team spaces. It suits organisations that already work with Google Workspace and want discussions, files and collaboration tools gathered in one place. The app is developed by Google LLC and has a 4.45 rating from more than 331,000 reviews, with 50,000,000+ installs.

Conversations organised around work

Messages can stay in private chats or be arranged in Spaces for projects, departments and ongoing work. That structure makes it easier to separate quick questions from discussions that need a lasting home. Google Chat also connects closely with services such as Gmail, Drive and Docs, so teams can share files and work with documents without moving every task to a separate app.

Useful for distributed and larger teams

The app is a practical fit for companies that need more than basic one-to-one messaging. Shared spaces support ongoing team communication, while links with Google Meet help move a conversation into a call when written messages are not enough. Support for integrations and workflow tools can also help teams bring selected services into their regular discussions, although the usefulness of those options depends on the organisation’s setup.

What to consider

Google Chat is most convincing when a business already relies on Google’s wider work platform. Its familiar layout and separation between direct messages and Spaces keep the main areas understandable, but busy teams may need time to adjust to threaded conversations and the number of connected notifications. Some advanced tools, including certain Gemini features, depend on the Google Workspace plan in use. For Workspace-based organisations, it offers a focused way to keep routine communication close to the documents and services teams already use.