WhatsApp Messenger

2.26.26.73

WhatsApp LLC

4.65

234,245,315 reviews

10,000,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Simple. Reliable. Private.

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 72 million times. It is ranked #1 in communication.

User Ratings

WhatsApp Messenger is rated 4.65 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 86.30 MB. The latest version available is 2.26.26.73. The last update was on July 3, 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.

More data about WhatsApp Messenger

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	12 billion
Recent downloads	72 million
Rating	4.65 based on 230 million ratings
Ranking	Top ranked
Version	2.26.26.73
APK size	86.3 MB
Number of libraries	34
Designed for Android	5.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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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 2.4 million downloads per day.

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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

★★★★★ Vijaya Shree · Jul 5, 2026

Still the best and easiest way to connect with our people by texting and calling through this app.

★★★★★ Kati Kaum · Jul 5, 2026

This WhatsApp makes me very easy to get through family, friends and relatives for any special discussion along me and my beloved ones.

★★★★★ Mustapha Adeola · Jun 30, 2026

It's amazing app, I will suggest that WhatsApp should have option for schedule message whereby one can send message in advance prior to a particular timing. Thanks

★★★★★ Fatima Yusuf zurmi · Jun 26, 2026

I have issues for the WhatsApp some time locket

★☆☆☆☆ Gloria Ebuachi · Jul 5, 2026

Why is it that after verifying my account they told me to download the official app why

★☆☆☆☆ Amit Dua · Jun 30, 2026

Day by day, you are spoiling status viewing experience. First, you made the downgrade that read statues start again when I am viewing statues in continuity. Next downgrade was, even after seeing my own status, others' statues start appearing unless I press back. I relied on viewing status by tapping dps, but now you downgraded that also, and even if I am seeing the status by tapping a specific dp, next statues start appearing. This one problem is pouring cold water on all the good new features.

Google Play Rankings for WhatsApp Messenger

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
3	Canada	Overall	Top Free
2	Austria	Overall	Top Free
4	France	Overall	Top Free
1	Mexico	Applications	Top Free
6	Germany	Overall	Top Free
4	Czech Republic	Overall	Top Free
4	Spain	Overall	Top Free
4	Poland	Overall	Top Free
12	United States	Overall	Top Free
5	Indonesia	Overall	Top Free

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Technologies used by WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Messenger is requesting 85 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_PLAYBACK, 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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