WhatsApp

Editor's Review

WhatsApp from Meta is your go-to FREE messaging and video calling app, connecting over 2 BILLION people in more than 180 countries! 🌎 It’s designed to be simple, reliable, and private, ensuring you stay in touch with your friends and family effortlessly. Plus, there are no subscription fees! 🎉

Private Messaging Across the World

Enjoy peace of mind with end-to-end encryption on all your personal messages and calls. Your chats remain private, so no one, not even WhatsApp, can access them. 🔒

Simple and Secure Connections

Forget usernames and logins! All you need is your phone number to quickly find and connect with your contacts already on WhatsApp. It’s that easy! 📱

High-Quality Voice and Video Calls

Make secure video and voice calls with up to 8 people for FREE! Whether you're on mobile or desktop, enjoy clear communication even on slower connections. 🗣️

Group Chats

Keep the conversation going with end-to-end encrypted group chats. Share messages, photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Perfect for family updates or coordinating with friends! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Stay Connected in Real-Time

Share your location temporarily with individuals or groups, and stop sharing whenever you like. Need to send a quick update? Record a voice message for instant communication. 📍

Share Daily Moments Through Status

Use Status to share text, photos, videos, and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. Customize who sees your status – share with all contacts or just selected ones. 📸

WhatsApp on Wear OS

Stay connected from your wrist! Use your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls. Access chats and send voice messages effortlessly with tiles and complications. ⌚

*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.

Features

• Free messaging and video calling app

• Used by over 2 billion people worldwide

• End-to-end encryption for privacy

• Works across mobile and desktop

• High quality voice and video calls

• Group chats for staying connected

• Share location in real-time

• Status updates that disappear after 24 hours

• Wear OS support for on-the-go communication

Pros

• End-to-end encryption for private messaging

• Simple and secure connections using phone number

• High-quality voice and video calls with up to 8 people

• Group chats for easy communication with friends and family

• Real-time location sharing for convenient coordination

Cons

• Data charges may apply for calls and messaging

• Requires a phone number for registration