Gmail for Android

Gmail is a communication app by Google LLC that provides access to the Gmail email service on Android devices, letting users read, compose, organize, and search their mail from a phone or tablet. It is the mobile client for the Gmail service, and it also forms part of the broader Google Workspace suite.

The app centers on inbox management. Summary cards appear at the top of messages, unwanted senders can be unsubscribed from in a single place, and search works either with keywords or through Gemini, which can also pull details from inbox content and Google Drive files. Gemini additionally serves as a writing assistant, with features such as Help me write and contextual Smart Reply. An Add to Calendar button creates Google Calendar invites directly from a message. Account switching covers multiple accounts, including ones from other email providers, and Gmail is also available on Wear OS through a complication and tile.

Security is handled automatically, with Gmail reported to block more than 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware before it reaches the inbox. With a Workspace plan, teams get the same app plus premium AI features, real-time collaboration across tools, and connections to Google Meet, Chat, Calendar, and task lists without leaving the inbox. The app is free, carries ads, and lists a rating of 4.06 from 14,486,799 ratings; it has been available since September 21, 2010, and was last updated October 12, 2026.

Key features

• Summary cards at the top of emails surface the details you need
• Unsubscribe from unwanted senders in one place
• Search the inbox by keyword or ask Gemini to locate specific details in mail or Google Drive files
• Gemini writing assistance in the inbox, including Help me write and contextual Smart Reply
• Switch between multiple accounts, including accounts from other email providers
• Automatic blocking of more than 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware
• Add to Calendar button to create Google Calendar invites from a message
• Wear OS complication and tile for a quick email overview on a watch

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the 26 MB APK file.
2. If Android prompts you, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the Install unknown apps setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the package to finish installing.
5. Open Gmail and sign in with your account; the app requires Android 5.0 or later.

Recent updates

Gmail has been updated with a release dated October 12, 2026. The app remains a communication tool from Google LLC that combines secure email with options to chat, collaborate in spaces, and make voice or video calls in one place. The current build is listed at 26 MB and supports Android 5.0 and above.

Anyone who needs a Gmail client on an Android phone or tablet, particularly users juggling several accounts or providers. Teams on a Workspace plan get extra collaboration and AI features, and Wear OS watch owners can check mail from the wrist.

Review the permission list during setup so you know which data the app can reach. Gemini-dependent features need an eligible plan and a connection, and AI responses should be checked for accuracy.

Gmail packages inbox management, multi-account handling, automatic filtering, and optional AI assistance into a single free app. At 26 MB and with support for Android 5.0 and later, it installs quickly and suits both personal and Workspace use.