Exchange messages without SMS fees using this app for iPhone, Android and desktop, featuring group chats, multimedia sharing, and video calls. The app requires an internet connection and the latest version for optimal functionality.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Auto
- Android Wear
- Apple Car Play
- Android Tablet
Features
- Mobile friendly
- End-to-End Encryption
- Dark Mode
- Custom Backgrounds
- Stickers
- Encrypted Chat
- Based on phone number
- Video Calling
- Push Notifications
- Multiple languages
- Voice messages
- Sync with Google Drive
- Backup to Google Drive
- Notifications
- Voice Chat
- Two-factor Authentication
- Data export/import
- Data Mining
- Data-management
- Privacy settings
- Screen Sharing
- Picture in Picture
- VoiP Calls
- Passkey Support
- Multiple Account support
- Support for @mentions
- Expiring Stories
- Works Offline
- Hide chat
- Attachments
- Data transfer
- Push to talk
- Integrated File Sharing
Google Drive integration- AI-Powered
WhatsApp News & Activities
Recent News
- Maoholguin published news article about WhatsApp
WhatsApp brings private Incognito Chat with Meta AI and disappearing messagesWhatsApp is introducing Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new mode for private and temporary conversat...
- POX published news article about WhatsApp
WhatsApp to launch WhatsApp Plus subscription with new features and customization optionsWhatsApp is set to introduce a premium subscription plan called WhatsApp Plus, targeting users seek...
- POX published news article about WhatsApp
WhatsApp adds multi-account support on iOS and AI-powered replies based on conversationsMeta is rolling out a series of updates to WhatsApp aimed at improving chat management, migration, ...
Recent activities
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WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps, offering a simple and reliable way to stay connected across mobile and desktop. It supports text messages, group chats, voice and video calls, and easy sharing of photos, videos, and documents—all over an internet connection.
The biggest advantage is its massive user base, making it the go-to choice for everyday communication. The interface is clean and easy to use, even for non-technical users.
Cons: Limited customization and fewer...
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What is WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is an iPhone and Android messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS.
In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.
You can use WhatsApp on your web browser too. WhatsApp Web is simply an extension of your phone: the web browser mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device -- this means all of your messages still live on your phone.
To connect your web browser to your WhatsApp client, simply open https://web.whatsapp.com in your browser. You will see a QR code --- scan the code inside of WhatsApp, and you’re ready to go. You have now paired WhatsApp on your phone with the WhatsApp web client.
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- Croatian
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- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Gujarati
- Hebrew
- Hindi
- Hungarian
- Indonesian
- Irish
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
- Marathi
- Norwegian Bokmål
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Comments and Reviews
WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps, offering a simple and reliable way to stay connected across mobile and desktop. It supports text messages, group chats, voice and video calls, and easy sharing of photos, videos, and documents—all over an internet connection.
The biggest advantage is its massive user base, making it the go-to choice for everyday communication. The interface is clean and easy to use, even for non-technical users.
Cons: Limited customization and fewer advanced features compared to some competitors. Privacy has improved with encryption, but still raises concerns for some users.
Verdict: A solid, user-friendly messaging app that excels in accessibility and reliability, especially because almost everyone already uses it.
Facebook bought this company basically to spy on people (teens) not wanting to use FB or to keep their marketshare. Use Telegram or Signal instead to keep competition, also Telegram is the app WhatsApp copies.
[Edited by s0me0ne, March 05]
Meta says it's E2E encrypted, not sure if a third party has verified the claim or made an audit. Everybody uses it where I live. I wish I could convince everybody to switch to something else, but I can't. So, no escape. On a brighter note, it's gratis and works well. BTW, I hope that people worried about WhatsApp for privacy reasons are not "texting" using SMS, because that's a privacy nightmare, much worse than WA.
Authoritarian government in Türkiye blocks WhatsApp group join links. Provides government with access time, devices and logs.
Bloated, intrusive, fake end-to-end encryption, data theft, no privacy.
Can you back any of that up at all?
signal protocol with extra bloat and spying. use signal by the signal foundation which develops the signal protocol.
WhatsApp is my go-to for texting, and honestly, I wouldn’t mind paying a buck a year for it. There are plenty of other apps that offer free calls and cool stickers, but WhatsApp just gets it right with its simple layout. Sure, you can try using LINE, WeChat, or Viber, but WhatsApp is a must-have since you can't really make everyone use your favorite app. Not in India, anyway!