WhatsApp – Free Messaging and Video Calling App

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WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and video calling app used by over 2 billion people across more than 180 countries. Stay connected with friends and family through a simple, reliable, and private platform. WhatsApp works seamlessly on mobile and desktop, even with slow internet connections, and requires no subscription fees. Send messages, make calls, share media, and stay in touch effortlessly — wherever you are in the world.
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Developer
WhatsApp LLC
Released on
Oct 18, 2010
Updated
Aug 4, 2025
Version
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Requirements
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Downloads
10,000,000,000+
Get it on
Google Play
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Description

WhatsApp, developed by Meta, is a free and reliable communication app used by billions worldwide across more than 180 countries. Stay connected through private, secure, and easy-to-use messaging, voice calls, and video calls — accessible on mobile and desktop devices, even on slower networks.

Key Features

  • End-to-End Encryption: All messages, calls, photos, and videos are fully protected, ensuring only you and your contacts can access them.

  • Quick Setup: Sign up with just your phone number—no usernames or passwords required. Automatically connect with contacts already on WhatsApp.

  • High-Quality Voice & Video Calls: Make calls with up to 8 participants, even on low bandwidth networks.

  • Group Chats: Share messages, media, and documents with friends, family, or work teams in fully encrypted groups.

  • Real-Time Sharing: Send voice messages or securely share your live location with selected chats.

  • Status Updates: Post text, photos, videos, or GIFs that disappear after 24 hours, with full control over who can view them.

  • Wear OS Support: Reply to messages, take calls, and send voice notes directly from your smartwatch.

Additional Resources:

What's new

WhatsApp now lets you personalize your conversations with Chat Themes! Customize bubble colors and wallpapers by choosing from pre-set themes, new wallpapers, or mix-and-match options.

  • Change the default theme for all chats: Go to Settings > Chats > Default chat theme

  • Customize a specific chat or group: Go to Chat themes in Contact or Group info

These exciting features will be rolling out over the next few weeks. Thank you for using WhatsApp!

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