WhatsApp Messenger

Messaging for everyday conversations

WhatsApp Messenger is a communication app for one-to-one chats, group conversations, voice calls and video calls. It suits people who want to keep in touch with family, friends, classmates or work contacts using a phone number rather than a separate username. Contacts already using WhatsApp can be found quickly, making it practical for regular messaging across mobile and desktop.

Chats, calls and shared updates

Conversations can include text messages, photos, videos, documents, voice messages and location sharing. Group chats help keep several people in one thread, while voice and video calls support up to 32 participants. The app also includes Status, where text, photo, video and GIF updates disappear after 24 hours and can be limited to selected contacts.

• Private conversations: Personal messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption.
• Group communication: Share messages and files with family, friends or other groups from one chat.
• Real-time contact: Send voice messages or share your location for a limited time.
• Connected devices: Continue conversations and handle calls from supported Wear OS watches.

Why it stands out in Communication

WhatsApp Messenger has a 4.66 rating from more than 222 million reviews, alongside 10,000,000,000+ installs. Those figures reflect its broad reach and make it a familiar choice when the people you need to contact already use the service. It is published by WhatsApp LLC and is best suited to users who want messaging, calling and temporary status posts combined in one app.