Google

Search, answers and everyday lookup

Google is a general-purpose search and information app for Android users who want one place to look up websites, news, images, local information and answers. It suits people who use their phone as a quick reference tool, as well as anyone who wants search available from the home screen instead of opening a browser first.

More than typed searches

The app supports several ways to start a search. Google Lens can identify objects, translate visible text and help with problems shown through the camera. On compatible devices, Circle to Search lets you search for content displayed in another app without manually describing it. You can also identify a tune by humming or whistling when the song title is unknown.

Personalised information

Alongside the search box, the Google app can show a Discover feed shaped by your interests. It may surface articles, sports information and other updates without requiring a separate search for each topic. Search results can also include AI-generated summaries and follow-up questions, giving users another way to explore broad or complicated subjects.

Scale and standing

• Category: Tools
• Developer: Google LLC
• Rating: 4.07 from 28,904,332 reviews
• Installs: 10,000,000,000+

Those figures place Google near the top of the Tools category by reach and review volume. Its broad feature set makes it useful for quick facts, visual lookup and personalised updates, though the experience is most valuable to users comfortable with Google’s connected search and recommendation features.