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.
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
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May 7, 2025
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This app used to be perfect..until they introduced the Meta AI button. Whilst some might find it useful, I feel that it has been forced on me as there is no way to remove, hide or disable the floating Meta AI button. I personally don't need it or want it, if I should require it then give me the option. It's very annoying. Please get rid of it otherwise I will start looking at alternatives. Remember, sooner or later a better app will come out and WhatsApp will disappear into history!
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Jade Hassall
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January 6, 2025
It's great for typing but video and voice calls drop constantly. After about a minute, the call states "reconnecting" and then drops. You can't report it to WhatsApp either as they don't provide chat or email support for technical issues regarding calls. As for being able to send pictures - good luck. It barely allows you to find any pictures anymore! Since the update, things have been so much worse.
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Leanne Brereton
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February 6, 2025
Stop messing with this app. Changing things around every 5 minutes and every time you do it goes worse. Can't access my full SD Card now. Only recents, camera, screenshots and downloads are available. I want access to ALL my photos and folders not just the ones you recommend. Click on see more and it brings up the exact same folders so how is this "more"? Also keeps crashing and booting me out half way through typing. Started doing it last few days since someone started messing around again.
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What’s new
• Chat Themes allow you to customize your bubble color and wallpaper. Choose from pre-set themes, new wallpapers, or mix and match. Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Chats’ > ‘Default chat theme’ to change it everywhere or ‘Chat themes’ in Contact or Group info to change it for a specific chat.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!