WhatsApp Messenger

Simple. Reliable. Private.

WhatsApp Messenger - Simple, Reliable, Private

"WhatsApp Messenger" is a free messaging and video calling app from Meta, used by over 2B people globally. It offers end-to-end encryption for private communication, seamless connection using just a phone number, and high-quality voice and video calls. Users can engage in group chats, share daily moments via Status, and even access the app on Wear OS devices, all while enjoying reliable service across mobile and desktop platforms.

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Creation date: 2010-10-18
Permissions
Device & app history: retrieve running apps
Identity:
  • find accounts on the device
  • add or remove accounts
  • read your own contact card
Contacts:
  • find accounts on the device
  • read your contacts
  • modify your contacts
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
SMS: receive text messages (SMS), send SMS messages
Phone:
  • directly call phone numbers
  • read call log
  • read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • read sync statistics
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • create accounts and set passwords
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • send sticky broadcast
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • control Near Field Communication
  • read sync settings
  • run at startup
  • reorder running apps
  • use accounts on the device
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • toggle sync on and off
  • install shortcuts
  • uninstall shortcuts
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

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 8 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.


*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

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Excellent overall functionality and performance
  • Good for communication, especially internationally
  • Useful for group chats and voice messaging
Cons
  • Issues with voice message clarity and playback functionality
  • Problems with backup and restore processes leading to lost messages
  • Unwanted notifications and difficulty managing call notifications
  • User interface changes causing confusion and frustration
Most mentioned
  • Voice message playback problems when the screen is off
  • Challenges with restoring backups, especially on new devices
  • Annoyances with group chat notifications and call settings
User reviews
I noticed that recently after updates, when listening to voice notes, if it's a long voice note the voice note will stop when the screen goes off. Dunno why it's doing this. Before it wasn't like that. Also noticed that missed calls are not shown on screen, but only when you open WA and check you chats you will see the missed call label inside the chat. Please work on a feature that allows you to block Whatsapp video/ calls in general or for a scheduled time.
by A Google user, 2024-11-25

I would like more individual control over each chat with the ability to delete or archive each individually. And the conversation without losing the link. I would like to be able to totally mute each individual ringing me. Or make it obvios the are muted from all ring tones. It is obnoxious when one contact can interrupt me and ring in my ear indefinitely.
by Floyd Bright, 2024-11-23

Excellent app overall but I'd like to point out an option that should be improved . I noticed that when recording a voice message , the sound is not that clear and crisp compared to Facebook messenger . When I record a voice message on messenger , the sound is so clear unlike when it's on WhatsApp . Please improve voice messaging sound quality and thank you.
by Imad Nassar, 2024-11-23
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