Meta’s WhatsApp is a free messaging and video calling
Meta’s WhatsApp is a free messaging and video calling It is used by over 2 billion people in over 180 countries. It’s simple, dependable, and private, allowing you to easily communicate with your friends and family. WhatsApp works on mobile and desktop devices, even over slow connections, and there are no subscription fees*.
Messages sent privately around the world
End-to-end encryption protects your personal messages and phone calls to friends and family. No one else, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to your chats.
Right away, simple and secure connections
You only need your phone number; no user names or logins are required. You can quickly view your WhatsApp contacts and begin messaging them.
Voice and video calls of exceptional quality
Create secure video and free* voice calls with up to 8 people. Your calls work across mobile devices by utilizing the Internet service provided by your phone, even over slow connections.
Group chats to stay in touch
Maintain contact with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats allow you to send and receive messages, photos, videos, and documents across mobile and desktop platforms.
Keep in touch in real time.
Share your location only with those in your individual or group chat, and you can opt out at any time. To connect quickly, record a voice message.
Status allows you to share text, photos, videos, and GIF updates that are deleted after 24 hours. You can choose to share status updates with all or just a subset of your contacts.
*Data charges may apply. May be applicable. For more information, contact your service provider.
- You can now create a chat with yourself for convenient reminders and note taking in WhatsApp Messenger 2.23.2.75. To begin, tap ‘New chat’ and then ‘Message yourself’.
- You can now record video hands-free by swiping left inside the WhatsApp camera.
- WhatsApp is now available on Android tablets. To connect your tablet to your phone, go to Settings and select Linked Devices.
- Control who can see your online status. Select “Last seen & Online” under Settings > Privacy.
- For a few seconds, you can undo “delete for me.”