WhatsApp Messenger
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About this app
WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch with your friends and family. WhatsApp works across mobile and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*.
Private messaging across the world
Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.
Simple and secure connections, right away
All you need is your phone number, no user names or logins. You can quickly view your contacts who are on WhatsApp and start messaging.
High quality voice and video calls
Make secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free*. Your calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, even on slow connections.
Group chats to keep you in contact
Stay in touch with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats let you share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile and desktop.
Stay connected in real time
Share your location with only those in your individual or group chat, and stop sharing at any time. Or record a voice message to connect quickly.
Share daily moments through Status
Status allows you to share text, photos, video and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You can choose to share status posts with all your contacts or just selected ones.
Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls - all from your wrist. And, leverage tiles and complications to easily access your chats and send voice messages.
*In some regions, WhatsApp uses SMS verification to authenticate your phone number and secure transactions.
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
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If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us.
Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service
Learn more about messaging privately: https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy
Learn more about WhatsApp safety: https://www.whatsapp.com/security
Private messaging across the world
Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.
Simple and secure connections, right away
All you need is your phone number, no user names or logins. You can quickly view your contacts who are on WhatsApp and start messaging.
High quality voice and video calls
Make secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free*. Your calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, even on slow connections.
Group chats to keep you in contact
Stay in touch with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats let you share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile and desktop.
Stay connected in real time
Share your location with only those in your individual or group chat, and stop sharing at any time. Or record a voice message to connect quickly.
Share daily moments through Status
Status allows you to share text, photos, video and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You can choose to share status posts with all your contacts or just selected ones.
Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls - all from your wrist. And, leverage tiles and complications to easily access your chats and send voice messages.
*In some regions, WhatsApp uses SMS verification to authenticate your phone number and secure transactions.
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
______________________________________________________________
If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us.
Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service
Learn more about messaging privately: https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy
Learn more about WhatsApp safety: https://www.whatsapp.com/security
Simple. Reliable. Private.
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Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
- No data shared with third partiesLearn more about how developers declare sharing
- This app may collect these data typesLocation, Personal info and 5 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can request that data be deleted
Ratings and reviews
240M reviews
lev lily
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28 February 2026
I love this app. It’s very easy to use, and I’ve been using it for years to stay connected with the people I love. But I really wish there was a feature that allows us to access call history in a deeper way....like being able to download or save parts of our voice calls or video calls (with permission, of course😅). Sometimes very wholesome and meaningful moments happen during calls, and we don’t think to record them at the time.
85 people found this review helpful
Faiz Jalal
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10 September 2026
WhatsApp has become one of those apps I use every single day. It's been my main messaging tool since i dated my wife 14 years ago and now we're married. Messaging is quick, calls are reliable, and sharing photos, videos, and documents is super convenient. The interface is simple and easy to understand, which makes staying connected with family, friends, and work (especially in group) so much easier.
6 people found this review helpful
Mohamad Fahmie
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16 September 2026
WhatsApp is one of the most reliable messaging apps out there.It's fast, user-friendly, and works well even on slower networks.The end-to-end encryption gives peace of mind when it comes to privacy, and features like voice/video caling, media sharing, and status updates make it more than just a texting app. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Group chats, broadcast lists, and voice notes are super convenient. WhatsApp Web is also a great addition for those who work on laptops.
4 people found this review helpful
What's new
• You can now choose to share recent group history with new members when you add them to a group
• Group calls now include the ability to transfer calls between mobile and desktop, add a waiting room for call links, and pin a participant to a bigger tile.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
• Group calls now include the ability to transfer calls between mobile and desktop, add a waiting room for call links, and pin a participant to a bigger tile.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
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About the developer
Meta Platforms, Inc.
android@support.whatsapp.com
1 Meta Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025-1444
United States
+1 650-853-1300
