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Simple. Reliable. Private.
WhatsApp Messenger by WhatsApp LLC is a free, cross-device messaging and video calling app trusted worldwide. Used by more than 2B people in 180+ countries, it ranks #1 in COMMUNICATION in the US, Canada, and Germany, and delivers simple, reliable, and private connections with end-to-end encryption and no subscription fees.
Pros & Cons
- End-to-end encryption for private messaging and calls
- No subscription fees and simple onboarding (phone number-based)
- Cross-device support (mobile and desktop) for seamless conversations
- Large global user base and regional top rankings in COMMUNICATION
- In some regions, SMS verification is used to authenticate phone numbers.
- Data charges may apply depending on network and usage.
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 74 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 88.04 MB. The latest version available is 2.26.25.80. The last update was on June 26, 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.
More data about WhatsApp Messenger
| Price | Free to download |
| Total downloads | 12 billion |
| Recent downloads | 74 million |
| Rating | 4.65 based on 230 million ratings |
| Ranking | Top ranked |
| Version | 2.26.25.80 |
| APK size | 88.0 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 2.5 million downloads per day.
Changelog of WhatsApp Messenger
Developer information for WhatsApp LLC
Comments on WhatsApp Messenger for Android
Google Play Rankings for WhatsApp Messenger
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | United States | Overall | Top Free |
| 5 | United States | Applications | Top Free |
| 1 | United States | Communication | Top Free |
| 7 | Canada | Overall | Top Free |
| 4 | Canada | Applications | Top Free |
| 9 | France | Overall | Top Free |
| 1 | Canada | Communication | Top Free |
| 1 | Germany | Communication | Top Free |
| 12 | Germany | Overall | Top Free |
| 7 | Indonesia | Overall | Top Free |
Ranking history in United States
Technologies used by WhatsApp Messenger
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