Google Messages Bug Duplication Group Chat Chaos
Google's Messages app has been plagued by a group chat bug that is driving users crazy. The issue, which was introduced in 2026 as part of the app's new smarter group chat functionality, causes messages to be duplicated and split into separate threads. Users who are affected by this bug may not see their messages at all, or they may only appear in duplicate conversations with the same participants.
According to a Reddit user who received a response from an official Google customer support representative, engineers at Google are working to remedy the bug. However, it is unclear when a fix will be released, and users are left with few options until then.
In the meantime, some users have reported success in fixing the issue by deleting contact cards for other participants in their group chats. This method has allegedly worked for some people, but its effectiveness is not guaranteed.