WhatsApp Messenger

Name: WhatsApp Messenger
Rating: 4.640522 (239606271 reviews)
Author: WhatsApp LLC

By: WhatsApp LLC App

Simple. Reliable. Private.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

12,152,872,767 ▲ 18.47M

Data as of 2026-07-25

Rating:

4.64 +508,911

(239,606,271)

Version:

2.26.28.77

Last updated: 2026-07-22

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:

12,152,872,767 18.47M

Rating:

4.64

(239,606,271) 508,911 new ratings

Version:

2.26.28.77 Last updated: 2026-07-22

Version code:

262807700

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:

128.74MB

Email:

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

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 15

Other rankings

#1 in Android wear (Free)

#1 in Communication (Free)

#5 in Application (Free)

#21 in Communication (Gross) ▲ 24

#38 in Android wear (Gross) ▲ 18

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Other platforms

WhatsApp Messenger (v26.28.75)

4.70

(18,308,498)

For Developers

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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.

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