About this app
WhatsApp Messenger is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2 billion 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*.
Experience seamless communication no matter where you are. Whether you're sending a quick text, sharing your day through Status, or hopping on a video call with loved ones across the globe, WhatsApp provides a stable and feature-rich platform. The focus remains on connecting people easily and effectively.
Key Features You'll Love:
- Private Messaging Worldwide: 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. This commitment to privacy is fundamental to the WhatsApp experience.
- 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. Setting up is incredibly fast and straightforward.
- 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. Enjoy crystal clear audio and stable video.
- Group Chats to Keep You Connected: Stay in touch with the groups of people that matter most, like family, friends, or colleagues. With group chats, you can share messages, photos, and videos with up to 1024 people at once. You can also name your group, mute or customize notifications, and more.
- 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 when text just isn't enough. Voice messages are perfect for longer thoughts or when you're on the go.
- 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, giving you control over your privacy.
- Use WhatsApp on your Web and Desktop: Keep the conversation going! Seamlessly sync all your chats to your computer so you can chat on whatever device is most convenient for you. Download the desktop app or visit web.whatsapp.com to get started.
WhatsApp is constantly evolving, adding new features and improvements based on user feedback and the changing landscape of digital communication. The goal is always to provide the most reliable, secure, and user-friendly messaging experience possible. From small interface tweaks to major feature rollouts, the team is dedicated to keeping WhatsApp the best way to stay connected.
Beyond the core features, WhatsApp offers nuanced controls for privacy settings, including managing who can see your last seen, profile photo, about information, and status updates. You can also block contacts easily. For media management, settings allow control over automatic media downloads over cellular data or Wi-Fi, helping manage storage space and data usage. The app also supports various accessibility features, ensuring a broad range of users can communicate effectively. End-to-end encryption applies not only to messages and calls but also to status updates, location sharing, and media, utilizing the Signal Protocol, widely regarded as a gold standard in secure communication. Explore advanced search filters to find specific messages, links, or documents within chats quickly. Data usage for calls is optimized to work well even on 2G networks where possible. Regular security updates and transparency reports further underscore the commitment to user safety and privacy. The platform is also exploring new ways for users to interact with businesses securely and efficiently, ensuring personal chats remain separate and private. Continuous performance optimization ensures the app remains fast and responsive across a wide range of devices, from high-end smartphones to more basic models. The underlying infrastructure is robust, designed to handle billions of messages and calls daily with high reliability. Join the global community relying on WhatsApp for essential daily communication. The ease of use combined with powerful features makes it an indispensable tool for personal and sometimes professional life. Discover stickers and GIFs to add personality to your chats.