Message+ was for a long time the default messaging app for Verizon customers. However, to support a more open messaging service, Verizon is urging users to move to Google Messages

Ahead of Verizon Message shutdown, Google has released a guide for former Verizon Message Plus users to make it easier to transition.

Verizon decided to delay shutting down its beloved Message+ app last month, but the new kill-off date of December 9 is almost here. Verizon recommends that Android users switch over to Google Messages,

The Verizon Messages+ app will stop working after today (December 9, 2024). The carrier previously extended the Message+ app deadline by a month at the last minute. Verizon recommends users switch to Google Messages for a better texting experience.

The day has arrived, as Verizon has officially shut down its Message+ app on Android in favor of Google Messages, but users aren’t happy about the change, especially as the old app has blocked access to messages entirely.