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
WhatsApp is indeed a new, innovative, quick and powerful platform of communication today. Not to mention the fact that it is free and a source of comfort to many who would not have been able to afford the expensive forms of communication that we had before it’s emergence on the world wide network! I’m therefore very happy and grateful for it’s incredible invention in our universe and the vast amount of human interaction that it brings to people; family, friends and loved ones all over the globe. The inter connectivity is priceless…
The best avenue of communication
kevsha7
WhatsApp is the best avenue of communication. It’s free, efficient and reliable. It allows me to connect to family and friends and give me the opportunity to have group chat, allowing a undisrupted flow of communication. Prior to WhatsApp texting and calls were so expensive for many especially those from 3rd world countries, but now we can enjoy a facility that’s free. A lot can be achieved through WhatsApp that cannot be achieved in other communication apps. WhatsApp is in my opinion really the best! Hats of to its founders!
The new status update
A very upset iPhone user
I honestly hate the new status update. The channels update is ok but not the status one (the channels should be given their own tab like how community has one for itself).With the new update on iPhone I can no longer hold down on statuses to view them without actually going into it and I can’t even press down on my own status and view the views. I didn’t even update WhatsApp, it updated by itself which is what I am most upset about. I think this update should be taken away and never brought back. There are many complaints about it on TikTok and people are also searching up for ways to get rid of it. I would have honestly rated this a 0 but the channels update is ok.
Cannot Upgrade
Epicstar1812
I got the message to upgrade WhatsApp or it will expire. I tried on numerous occasions to update but every time it says it is not valid in the Emirati (where I bought the phone). They suggest the name of a different store, to which I change it to. But it is still not updating. I messaged WhatsApp but the response I got from them did not answer the question I asked. Now my WhatsApp has expired. I have an IPhone 6S. I believe this is the problem. They want me to buy a newer version!
We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
Version 26.17.76
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
