WhatsApp Messenger

Name: WhatsApp Messenger
Rating: 4.6478834 (238234614 reviews)
Author: WhatsApp LLC

By: WhatsApp LLC

Simple. Reliable. Private.

Features & Capabilities

WhatsApp Messenger provides free messaging and high-quality video calls across mobile and desktop with end-to-end encryption. It uses your phone number for sign-in, requires no usernames, and supports group chats, location sharing, and voice messages, all without subscriptions.

Features include cross-platform syncing, status updates, and Wear OS support, helping you stay connected on the go with secure, private communications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication Privacy & Security Social Media

By:

WhatsApp LLC

Downloads:

12,069,536,240 15.63M

Rating:

4.65

(238,234,614) 460,592 new ratings

Version:

2.26.25.80 Last updated: 2026-07-01

Version code:

262508000

Creation date:

2010-10-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk

Size:

129.04MB

Email:

an*****@support.whatsapp.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 15

Other rankings

#1 in Android wear (Free)

#1 in Communication (Free)

#10 in Application (Free) ▼ 4

#105 in Android wear (Gross) ▲ 34

#109 in Communication (Gross) ▲ 34

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Other platforms

WhatsApp Messenger (v26.25.77)

4.70

(18,193,330)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

WhatsApp LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp

Email:

an*****@support.whatsapp.com

Website:

http://www.whatsapp.com/

User Reviews

Overall, users praise WhatsApp Messenger for being a fast, easy-to-use and globally useful messaging app, with strong media-sharing capabilities. However, recurring problems include account suspensions/spam-related blocks, difficulties accessing or logging in, and confusion or issues around installing or updating the official app. These issues appear across multiple reviews, but the app's core functionality remains highly valued by users who rely on it daily.

Pros

Very good / best messenger; essential for daily communication.
Fast and simple to use.
Easy sharing of photos and videos.
Globally popular and widely used.

Cons

Account suspensions / spam-related blocks (recurring issue).
Inability to access / login issues (can't open the app or login problems).
Installation/official app confusion or issues installing/updating.

Recent reviews

after the update I am unable to restore my backup. I have deleted many time and reinstalled it but did not work. my number and email is correct but it is not restoring. Please fix this. one advise have a restore option too in the whatsapp same as the previous versions. I am using s21 plus Samsung.