WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and calling app used by over 2 billion people across 180+ countries. It's super simple, reliable and private, making it perfect for staying in touch with your friends and family worldwide. WhatsApp works across mobile, tablet, and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*.
Private messaging and calls across the world
Your privacy is our priority. With end-to-end encryption, you can be sure that your personal messages and calls stay between you and who you send them to. And no one, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.
Simple and secure connections, right away
All you need is your phone number - no usernames or logins needed. Easily view your contacts on WhatsApp and start messaging. And what's more, you can easily link your other devices, including iPads, for seamless connectivity.
High quality voice and video calls
Enjoy free, secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free. Your calls work across devices, even on slower connections, using your phone or tablet’s Internet service.
Group chats to keep you in contact
Stay close to friends and family through end-to-end encrypted group chats and calls. Share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile, tablet, and desktop. You can also use call links and screen-sharing to make group calls and collaboration easy.
Stay connected in real time
You can share your location with those in your individual or group chats while using WhatsApp on your mobile phone. Or record a voice message for those moments when just text isn't good enough.
Share daily moments through Status
Share your everyday life with those who matter. With Status you can share text, photos, video, and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You're always in control of who sees your status. Just choose who you want to share it with - all your contacts or selected ones. And bring your everyday to life.
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Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service
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Overall, the app’s great and I use it on a daily basis. I’ve found recent updates like editing and reacting to messages, sending one-time pictures, and recording to be very useful, but there’s still a minor detail that puts a dent in the user experience. It’s well known that users can decide whether others can see if they’ve read their texts (by disabling the blue check marks). Although I find that feature useful, there is a slight issue I believe needs fixing: once someone has replied to your text, a blue check mark should automatically appear even if you disabled that option. If someone has replied to your text, they’ve obviously seen it, so there is no need for the check marks to remain gray. I believe this update is needed because a full conversation where both sides only see gray check marks might be less enjoyable and friendly, and can even feel a little hostile. Hope you will take it into consideration. 🙏
iPhone 12 issues
ellietal
I have used WhatsApp daily for years. This year I treated myself to an iPhone 12 and have continual problems with the microphone. A number of friends record their messages instead of writing. Frequently, WhatsApp becomes muted and I can’t hear the messages. I restart the phone, hard-reset the phone, turn the microphone on and off and then ask the person to write the message instead. Later the app starts working properly. I have reinstalled the program using the backup and reinstalled it with no backup (thus losing all info). Apple can’t help me with this since the microphone works in other apps at the same time. Very irritating!
Honest review of WhatsApp.
Daria THE ORIGINAL
As someone who hates iMessages and just doesn’t know how to use it, I use WhatsApp like a normal person on the daily. The app itself isn’t really aesthetically pleasing, its logo is kinda ugly and the in-app itself features aren’t pretty though customizable. You get used to it though. The app itself, however, is nice. It’s just another normal chatting app where you can call, text, send videos and photos, upload statuses, (though almost no one uses that,) make group chats, make channels,(which I think, is very useless. Literally why would I need a channel on WhatsApp.) and much more. It’s decent, but you get used to it and you manage. My overall rating on the app is 6/10, because the app is kinda boring. The overall concept of apps where you can chat with people and nothing else is underwhelming and boring. Anyways, Stan p1harmony, IM FINISHED.
Some minor things
User1973il
WhatsApp is generally a very useful and reliable app, but there are a couple of issues that should be improved. Sometimes, when searching for people’s names in chats, the search function freezes or gets stuck (iPhone 16), which can be frustrating. In addition, there should be an option to block or disable the ability for others to leave voice messages. This would give users more control over how they prefer to communicate and avoid unnecessary or unwanted voice recordings.
We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
Version 26.13.74
The developer, WhatsApp Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Financial Info
Location
Contact Info
Contacts
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Search History
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
