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.
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
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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
It’s simply the best app for messages, video calls, voice messages, group chats and what have you. I’m the kind of person that loves sending pics and videos to my mates. We can even send documents, PDF and other files, which makes life so much easier for study groups. I’ve been using WhatsApp since its first years and it only gets better and better. I really don’t understand why some people still use messenger. The only improvement that I’d love to see is to be able to make video calls from a computer through WhatsApp Web. This definitely a 5 star app to me.
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Elliot (14)
I really love this app because it takes messaging for me to a whole ‘nother level. I can call, FaceTime, and see my friends numbers in just a few presses of a button. I also have the ability to see when they are online or typing as well as when the message is being delivered, when it has been delivered and when they read it. I can also create groups and invite friends plus call more than one person at a time. I really love this and I will be using it every day! Five star for anyone who wants to message better.
You are always there even staying a miles away
Shaan C Lad
It’s hard to stay away from family when you live in different countries and you get to see them once in a two year. Having video chat you don’t miss them a lot as you feel more connected and with them for some timeWhatsApp has made things more easy by adding anyone through phone number as it was hard for my parents to login on Skype and opening laptop earlier to speak to us but now everything is so easy and wonderfulThanks to this innovation
Spam and overnight messages
backtotyping
I do like the functionality of WhatsApp for messaging friends. However there are 2 issues I wish could be resolved.I wish that notifications of messages would suspend when I put my iPhone in do not disturb mode. I turn off notifications for groups in different timezones to avoid being awoken at night. The second issue is more pressing: spam messages. I was woken up by a spam message from someone in another time zone. I don’t want spam. I especially don’t want spam while I sleep. I updated the app but still can’t report the spammer, which would limit the volume of unsolicited messages that can be sent.
We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
Version 26.31.74
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, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
