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Last updated on: 2026-06-20
Android Apps > Communication > WhatsApp Messenger
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WhatsApp Messenger

2.26.23.74
WhatsApp LLC
4.66
232,839,931 reviews
10,000,000,000+
Downloads
Free

Simple. Reliable. Private.

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WhatsApp Messenger is the leading COMMUNICATION app, ranked #1 in the US, CA, and DE, with a 4.6598 rating from 232,366,554 ratings. It offers free, end-to-end encrypted messaging and cross-device calling across mobile, desktop, and Wear OS, all without subscriptions, driving massive reach with 10,000,000,000+ total downloads and 83M in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

  • End-to-end encryption for private conversations
  • Works across mobile, desktop, and Wear OS
  • No subscription fees and broad device support
  • Top-ranked in key markets (US, CA, DE)
  • Competitor keywords include terms like privacy, security, and SMS that WhatsApp doesn’t emphasize in branding.
  • Some competitors market ‘Messenger’ or SMS-focused features that WhatsApp does not foreground in its keyword sets.

About WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is a communication app developed by WhatsApp LLC.

Download Statistics

WhatsApp Messenger has been downloaded 12 billion times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 83 million times. It is ranked #1 in communication.

User Ratings

WhatsApp Messenger is rated 4.66 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 230 million ratings.

App Information

WhatsApp Messenger is FREE to download. The APK download size is 87.09 MB. The latest version available is 2.26.23.74. The last update was on June 13, 2026.

Technical Requirements

WhatsApp Messenger requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play October 2010.

Description
WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries.
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More data about WhatsApp Messenger

Price Free to download
Total downloads 12 billion
Recent downloads 83 million
Rating 4.66 based on 230 million ratings
Ranking Top ranked
Version 2.26.23.74
APK size 87.1 MB
Number of libraries 34
Designed for Android 5.0+
Suitable for Everyone
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Keywords missing from this app

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

Downloads over time

WhatsApp Messenger has been downloaded 12 billion times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 2.8 million downloads per day.

Changelog of WhatsApp Messenger

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Developer information for WhatsApp LLC

WhatsApp LLC

android@support.whatsapp.com

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Comments on WhatsApp Messenger for Android

★★★★★ Bhishampal Singh · Jun 16, 2026
It is a fast, reliable and secure messaging app. And it provides high quality voice and video call it is the best communication app I have ever seen
★★★★☆ Akshaya Ponnam · Jun 3, 2026
Hello what's app team account review problem accured in ph phone please solve the problem I have followed all the terms and conditions
★★★★☆ Ayeshman Mano · Jun 9, 2026
Please WhatsApp work on my opinion Whenever we clear a chat, we see a percentage in the notification, whereas we should see the number of messages in the notification. How many messages are being deleted? Please work on this.
★★★★★ Vishnu Suthar · Jun 6, 2026
Dear WhatsApp Team, My account was banned for the first time due to sending bulk messages. I am a regular user and was unaware that this violates the terms. I promise not to use any bulk messaging tools or spam anyone in the future. Please review my account and restore it. Thank you."
★☆☆☆☆ Anjan Sharma.kuikel. · Jun 9, 2026
Couldn't Restore my previous data, image, video, text ... Solve it
★☆☆☆☆ ANSH PATEL · Jun 16, 2026
I am trying to log in WhatsApp but not login fix problems
★★☆☆☆ Dark Lover · Jun 6, 2026
How to set wallpaper on front in WhatsApp
★☆☆☆☆ kiran kumar · Jun 12, 2026
This is so irritating that it always shows the UPI option. I don't want to use it...how to disable it

Google Play Rankings for WhatsApp Messenger

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
5 Canada Overall Top Free
9 United States Overall Top Free
1 United States Communication Top Free
7 United States Applications Top Free
5 Canada Applications Top Free
1 Canada Communication Top Free
11 Germany Overall Top Free
6 Australia Overall Top Free
12 France Overall Top Free
6 Slovakia Overall Top Free
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Technologies used by WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is requesting 84 permissions and is using 34 libraries.

Permissions

Development tools
test access to protected storage
Your personal information
read call log, read your contacts, read your own contact card, modify your contacts
Services that cost you money
directly call phone numbers, send SMS messages
Your location
approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location
Your messages
receive text messages (SMS)
Network communication
view network connections, view Wi-Fi connections, pair with Bluetooth devices, full network access, control Near Field Communication, Google Play billing service, receive data from Internet
Your accounts
create accounts and set passwords, find accounts on the device, add or remove accounts, use accounts on the device, read Google service configuration
Storage
modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Phone calls
read phone status and identity
Hardware controls
take pictures and videos, change your audio settings, record audio, control vibration
System tools
send sticky broadcast, change network connectivity, connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, retrieve running apps, read sync settings, read sync statistics, run at startup, prevent phone from sleeping, toggle sync on and off, install shortcuts, uninstall shortcuts
Extra
android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION, android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS, android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE, android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_RECORDING, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CAMERA, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_PHONE_CALL, android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT, android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS, android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO, android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED, android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS, android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS, android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM, android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC, android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT, android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT, com.facebook.services.identity.FEO2, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS, com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ, com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE, com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE, com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE, com.whatsapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION, com.whatsapp.permission.BROADCAST, com.whatsapp.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE, com.whatsapp.permission.REGISTRATION, com.whatsapp.sticker.READ

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Trust & Safety: WhatsApp requests a broad set of permissions typical for a feature-rich messaging app, including location, camera, microphone, contacts, storage, and notifications. Users should review permissions and ensure the app is installed from an official store.

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