# WhatsApp Messenger Android app · by WhatsApp LLC · Communication WhatsApp Messenger has 12,426,835,045 installs (+0.2% this week), rated 4.6 from 246,086,807 ratings, \#4 of 54,234 in Communication. ## Figures - Installs: 12,426,835,045 - Rating: 4.6 · 246,086,807 ratings - Price: Free - In-app purchases: yes - 7-day growth in installs: +19,404,802 (+0.2%) - Rank: #16 of 2,769,542 Android listings with an install count (no change since 2026-10-13) - Rank: #4 of 54,234 in Communication ## Chart ranks - #4 In-app purchase apps gaining installs, steady this week (StoreTally ranking) - #4 In-app purchase apps gaining installs · Apps, steady this week (StoreTally ranking) ## Reviews - Ratings by stars: 5★ 82% · 4★ 9% · 3★ 4% · 2★ 1% · 1★ 4% (246,086,729 ratings) - Critical reviews (from the reviews Google Play shows first, in any language): - 1★ 2026-10-05, Ogbonna Chiwendu: It reduces quality alottttttttttttt you guys need to upgrade on that even with HD is still dull - 2★ 2026-10-05, Hobert Abraham: Easy to communicate with friends and family - 1★ 2026-10-05, Setsa Seka: Since June till now I can verify my account number please help me - 1★ 2026-10-05, Abubakar Malum sulum: AdbOk - 1★ 2026-10-05, Lusanda Ngidi: I am quite frustrated at the moment because I am trying to restore whatsapp on a different device and I keep getting a Passkey not found error message. I have gone through all the troubleshooting steps, I've even tried emailing (personal advice: don't bother with this method because the AI just spit… ## Description WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch with your friends and family. WhatsApp works across mobile and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees\*. Private messaging across the world Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. Simple and secure connections, right away All you need is your phone number, no user names or logins. You can quickly view your contacts who are on WhatsApp and start messaging. High quality voice and video calls Make secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free\*. Your calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, even on slow connections. Group chats to keep you in contact Stay in touch with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats let you share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile and desktop. Stay connected in real time Share your location with only those in your individual or group chat, and stop sharing at any time. Or record a voice message to connect quickly. Share daily moments through Status Status allows you to share text, photos, video and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You can choose to share status posts with all your contacts or just selected ones. Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls - all from your wrist. And, leverage tiles and complications to easily access your chats and send voice messages. \*In some regions, WhatsApp uses SMS verification to authenticate your phone number and secure transactions. \*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp \> Settings \> Help \> Contact Us. Terms of Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/terms-of-service Learn more about messaging privately: https://www.whatsapp.com/privacy Learn more about WhatsApp safety: https://www.whatsapp.com/security --- Source: https://storetally.com/googleplay/com.whatsapp As of 2026-10-26, from the StoreTally census.