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WhatsApp gets 1M+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).

WhatsApp by WhatsApp Inc. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.

WhatsApp update history & changes

Last change · 184 events since 3 May 2009Full timeline ↓
Full timeline · 184 events
  1. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: electric, selectiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  2. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: tax, residency, costa, grand +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  3. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: chaton, fichiersiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  4. ✏️
    WhatsApp: renamediOS
    WhatsApp Messenger → WhatsApp · US
  5. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1Android
    Top Free · All Apps · IN
  6. 🎉
    WhatsApp in-app event: WhatsApp EventsiOS
    MAJOR UPDATE · until 6 Dec
  7. 🆕
    WhatsApp: its developer released another app: Stickers, una app de WhatsAppiOS
  8. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: what's, software, menstruel, help +13 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  9. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: grow, cloudlibrary, real-timeiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  10. ⭐
    WhatsApp: recent ratings dipped to 4.2★iOS
    Ratings from the last 4 weeks, against 4.7★ lifetime
  11. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: films, firefox, anime, opera +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  12. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · TH
  13. ✏️
    WhatsApp: description updatediOS
    · US
  14. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.43.75iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  15. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: storyreeliOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  16. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: signal, bestsecret, bitwarden, flugradar +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  17. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: indeed, commands, desktop, lego +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  18. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · AU
  19. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · FR
  20. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: nab, truecaller, life360, capcut +10 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  21. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.42.77iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  22. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · CA
  23. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: signal, kik, api, doordash +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  24. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOS
    Top Free · All Apps · GB · Top Free · All Apps · ZA
  25. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · GB
  26. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: コアイメージ, widgetclub, api, lists +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  27. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: same, neateat, support, satnav +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  28. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · US
  29. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.42.74iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  30. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: desktop, warehouse, history, incontri +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  31. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: github, ntv, incontri, healthcare +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  32. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: reset, foreflight, method, swift +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  33. ✏️
    WhatsApp: renamedAndroid
    WhatsApp Messenger → WhatsApp · US
  34. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: pulse, business-netzwerk, s-vorteilswelt, individuals +10 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  35. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.41.75iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  36. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: buchen, codex, vinted, diy +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  37. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: software, starbucks, storytel, minutes +7 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  38. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10Android
    Top Grossing · Wear OS · IT
  39. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: ecg, crazy, commands, snorelab +8 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  40. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.41.74iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  41. 📈
    WhatsApp: #1 on iPad · Top Free All AppsiOS
    IN
  42. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: whatnot, renewal, pass'région, nhl +13 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  43. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · DE
  44. 📦
    WhatsApp version 2.26.41.77Android
    • Enjoy a refreshed, more expressive WhatsApp design.
    • Swipe chats for quick actions like pin, archive, and mark unread.
    • React to messages with any emoji.
    • Find contacts and groups faster to start or continue convers… more
  45. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: safenow, mcdelivery, iscanner, value +8 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  46. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: mymcdonald’s, snoring, snorelab, snore +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  47. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: cameo, kiosk, snoring, pinedrama +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  48. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · CA
  49. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · AU
  50. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10Android
    Top Grossing · Wear OS · ES
  51. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: litres, chats, meteoswiss, raya +7 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  52. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · FR
  53. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · GB
  54. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10Android
    Top Grossing · Wear OS · TR
  55. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: neateat, berlin-marathon, privacy, nhl +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  56. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: ich, veraiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  57. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · PL
  58. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10iOS
    Top Free · All Apps · IN
  59. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · TW
  60. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    5 screenshots (was 5) · TW
  61. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · MX
  62. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    5 screenshots (was 5) · MX
  63. ✏️
    WhatsApp: keywords changediOS
    · US
  64. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1 in 8 chartsAndroid
    Top Free · All Apps · BR · Top Free · Wear OS · ES · Top Free · All Apps · MX · Top Free · Wear OS · MX · +4 more
  65. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroid
    Top Grossing · Communication · ES · Top Grossing · Wear OS · MX · Top Free · Wear OS · VN
  66. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.40.77iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  67. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: members, feesiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  68. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10 in 9 chartsiOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · AR · Top Grossing · Social Networking · AR · Top Free · Social Networking · CO · Top Grossing · Social Networking · CO · +5 more
  69. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · PH
  70. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10 in 15 chartsAndroid
    Top Free · All Apps · ES · Top Free · All Apps · MX · Top Grossing · Communication · MX · Top Free · All Apps · NL · +11 more
  71. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1 in 4 chartsAndroid
    Top Free · Communication · ES · Top Free · Communication · MX · Top Free · Communication · NL · Top Free · Wear OS · TR
  72. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 100 in 9 chartsAndroid
    Top Grossing · Wear OS · ES · Top Grossing · All Apps · MX · Top Grossing · Wear OS · NL · Top Grossing · Wear OS · SE · +5 more
  73. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: communities, apply, kicker, photos +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  74. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · IN
  75. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: value, word, translation, prayer +1 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  76. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: media, severe, wariOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  77. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · TW
  78. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    5 screenshots (was 6) · TW
  79. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · MX
  80. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    5 screenshots (was 6) · MX
  81. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: renewal, ecg, templatesiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  82. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.39.75iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  83. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: delete, find, stats, privacy +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  84. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · TW
  85. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    6 screenshots (was 5) · TW
  86. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new iPad screenshotsiOS
    · MX
  87. ✏️
    WhatsApp: new screenshotsiOS
    6 screenshots (was 5) · MX
  88. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1Android
    Top Free · Communication · RU
  89. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: ecg, efootball, tradingview, logic +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  90. 📦
    WhatsApp: now updating weeklyiOS
    4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
  91. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.39.74iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  92. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.39.73iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  93. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: crunchyroll, pfc, value, logic +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  94. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · NL
  95. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: notifications, hellowork, benefits, privacy +5 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  96. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: autovelox, hero, speak, esim +2 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  97. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: call, delete, logiciOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  98. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: chats, scam, calls, transfer +3 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  99. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · AE
  100. 📈
    WhatsApp entered the top 10iOS
    Top Free · All Apps · AE
  101. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1Android
    Top Free · All Apps · AE
  102. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: software, latest, win, individuals +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  103. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: communication, notifications, insurance, rewe +4 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  104. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1iOS
    Top Free · Social Networking · VN
  105. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1Android
    Top Free · Wear OS · RU
  106. 📦
    WhatsApp updated to version 26.38.74iOS
    We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
  107. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: sparkasse, kyc, workplace, paramount +14 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  108. ✏️
    WhatsApp added hidden keywords: calls, monzo, cams, telegraph +6 moreiOS
    words in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
  109. 📈
    WhatsApp hit #1Android
    Top Free · All Apps · SA
  110. 🆕
    WhatsApp first spotted by AppInsiderAndroid
    United Arab Emirates
  111. 🆕
    WhatsApp first spotted by AppInsideriOS
    #13 in Top Grossing · Social Networking · Italy
  112. 📣
    WhatsApp started 2 new adsiOS
    3
  113. 📦
    WhatsApp version 26.37.76iOS
    No release notes
  114. 📣
    WhatsApp started a new adAndroid
    3
  115. 📣
    WhatsApp started a new adAndroid
    3
  116. 🆕
    WhatsApp released on Google PlayAndroid
  117. 🆕
    WhatsApp released on the App StoreiOS

Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.

Downloads / month
50M+
all stores, worldwide · 1M+ a day
Monthly users
all platforms
Revenue / month
in-app, both stores
Rating
4.6 ★
266M ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#1
App Store · Social Networking Free
Measured
New ratings a week
656k
▲ +8% vs the 2 weeks before (Google Play)
Measured
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WhatsApp at a glance

AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.

WhatsApp is a free, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calling platform owned by Meta, designed for personal communication among friends, families, and communities. The app maintains dominant market share in the Social Networking Free category across key regions including the Philippines, Australia, UK, Poland, and Sweden, while remaining a top-three contender in major markets like the US, Canada, and India.

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