Hangouts disappears: you can no longer download it from Google Play

There’s no going back with Hangouts : the app is gone for good. As of today it can no longer be downloaded on Google Play and there are only a couple of alternatives left to continue using it until its definitive closure. The Hangouts app has officially disappeared from Google Play, so it is no longer possible to download it . We tell you what has happened to Hangouts, the alternatives and what you can do to continue using it .

Hangouts is no longer on Google Play

Google has permanently removed the app from its store. So far it has been available to all Android users, but as of today it is not possible to download it. Can’t even find it. It has completely disappeared.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a user of the app or if you’ve never downloaded it before: it’s gone and it’s not coming back. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used anymore.

Is it possible to continue using Hangouts on mobile?

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Yes. Google has only removed the app from Google Play, but not from your mobile . If you already had it installed you can continue using it on your device. That it has disappeared from the Play Store does not mean that the same thing has happened on your mobile. If you already had it installed you can continue using it .

If you did not have it installed, there is also a way to download it. There is the possibility to download an APK file from a repository like APKMirror or APKPure . It’s as simple as looking for a current version, downloading the APK and installing it on your mobile.

This way you can install and use it without problems . Of course, Google will tell you every few minutes to switch to Google Chat, the new alternative for Hangouts.

Google Chat is the alternative to Hangouts

For some time now, all users who used Hangouts have seen notices about the new messaging channel in Google. The app that replaces Hangouts is Google Chat and you can now download and use it.

It works in a very similar way and also uses Google contacts and Gmail emails to start a conversation. Before trying to continue using Hangouts, we recommend you try Google Chat , as you will probably like it and start using it.

If you decide to stay with Hangouts, you should know that sooner or later Google will cease its service and you will not be able to use it from any device. Today the total decline of the app has begun. It’s no longer on Google Play and soon it won’t even be usable.