Why are messages blue or green?

Hey Jriden,

We'd be happy to help out. Green messages would indicate they're being sent as SMS. Blue messages would indicate they are iMessages.

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS?

Learn why some of your message bubbles are blue or green.

You can use the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to send messages. Those messages are sent as iMessage or SMS/MMS. Learn more about the difference between the message types.

iMessage

iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.

SMS/MMS

If you aren’t using iMessage, you can use SMS/MMS. These messages are texts and photos that you send to other cell phones or another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. SMS/MMS messages aren't encrypted and appear in green text bubbles on your device.

This is outlined in following resource best equipped to assist: What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

We hope this answers your question.

Take care!