# WhatsApp Messenger

> Simple. Reliable. Private.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id310633997](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id310633997)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id310633997`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WhatsApp Inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (18,612,389 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.36.74
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2009-05-04
- **Size:** 381 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997)
- **Website:** [http://www.whatsapp.com/](http://www.whatsapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#Privacy](https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#Privacy)

## Description

WhatsApp Messenger by Meta is a free messaging and calling app used by over 2 billion people across 180+ countries. It's designed to be simple, reliable, and private, with end-to-end encryption that keeps your personal messages and calls between you and your intended recipients. No one, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.

Key features include cross-device connectivity (no usernames, just your phone number), high-quality calls across mobile, tablet, and desktop, and support for groups up to 32 participants. You can share messages, photos, videos, documents, and your live location; send voice notes; and use Status to share updates that disappear after 24 hours. All of this is available for free with no subscription.

## Rankings

- #10 — Overall
- #1 — application
- #1 — line
- #1 — uninstall
- #1 — whatsapp
- #1 — whatsapp extension

## Review summary

User reviews show WhatsApp as reliable and widely used for everyday messaging, but recurring crashes, privacy concerns, account suspensions, and update/OS compatibility issues are common complaints.

### Pros

- Reliable and easy-to-use for everyday messaging, calls, and group chats.
- Widely adopted and convenient since most people already use it.
- Positive sentiment about features and overall usefulness.
- Viewed by some reviewers as one of the best chat apps on iOS.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes/hangs and freezing, including after updates.
- Privacy concerns such as auto-displaying iCloud/profile pictures and uncertain identity of contacts.
- Account suspensions or bans are a recurring issue with perceived poor support.
- Update/compatibility problems, including issues with iOS 26 and non-functioning auto-updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id310633997)