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WhatsApp Messenger

WhatsApp Inc. · Social Networking · United States store
#32 GROSSING · SOCIAL NETWORKING#20 TOP FREE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$15.3M
Likely $5.8M to $40.5M
▲ 28.2% in 11 days
New ratings
+18.8K
in 1 days, 74.9M in total
Rating
4.7 of 5
18.8M ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
46
was 46 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$183.7M
App Store $5.2M + Google Play $10.2M a month
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
658.8M to 1.9B
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #25 Social Networking (iOS), #14 Communication (Play)$3.4M · 22%
  • Germany #12 Social Networking (iOS), #8 Communication (Play)$985.8K · 6%
  • Brazil #91 overall (iOS), #44 apps (Play)$936.6K · 6%
  • Mexico #74 overall (iOS), #26 apps (Play)$933.7K · 6%
  • United Kingdom #15 Social Networking (iOS), #6 Communication (Play)$858.2K · 6%
  • Indonesia #63 overall (iOS), #30 apps (Play)$775.9K · 5%
  • India #86 overall (iOS), #68 apps (Play)$554.7K · 4%
  • Spain #5 Social Networking (iOS), #88 apps (Play)$433.3K · 3%
45 more countries
  • UAE #15 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$424.4K · 3%
  • Japan #29 Communication (Play)$398.7K · 3%
  • Saudi Arabia #17 Social Networking (iOS), #71 apps (Play)$348.2K · 2%
  • France #21 Social Networking (iOS), #10 Communication (Play)$347.9K · 2%
  • South Korea #47 Communication (Play)$333.3K · 2%
  • Italy #13 Social Networking (iOS), #6 Communication (Play)$309.7K · 2%
  • Taiwan #14 Communication (Play)$298.2K · 2%
  • Thailand #41 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$269.7K · 2%
  • Turkey #12 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$256.3K · 2%
  • Argentina #54 overall (iOS), #30 apps (Play)$202.3K · 1%
  • Malaysia #81 overall (iOS), #41 apps (Play)$201K · 1%
  • Colombia #39 overall (iOS), #22 apps (Play)$200.4K · 1%
  • Australia #41 Social Networking (iOS), #10 Communication (Play)$186.6K · 1%
  • Canada #46 Social Networking (iOS), #15 Communication (Play)$179K · 1%
  • Netherlands #12 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$177.7K · 1%
  • Chile #62 overall (iOS), #39 apps (Play)$156.4K · 1%
  • Philippines #30 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$139.4K · 1%
  • Vietnam #7 Communication (Play)$132.7K · 1%
  • Israel #10 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$131.4K · 1%
  • Ukraine #7 Communication (Play)$125.6K · 1%
  • Peru #37 overall (iOS), #24 apps (Play)$115.6K · 1%
  • Singapore #17 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$110.5K · 1%
  • Switzerland #12 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$104.2K · 1%
  • Poland #12 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$104K · 1%
  • South Africa #76 overall (iOS), #35 apps (Play)$102.9K · 1%
  • Pakistan #65 overall (iOS), #35 apps (Play)$98.7K · 1%
  • Kuwait #18 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$96.7K · 1%
  • Hong Kong #7 Communication (Play)$95.7K · 1%
  • Egypt #77 overall (iOS), #47 apps (Play)$82K · 1%
  • Kazakhstan #5 Social Networking (iOS), #41 apps (Play)$65.3K · 0%
  • Belgium #14 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$65K · 0%
  • Austria #17 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$61.9K · 0%
  • New Zealand #44 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$58.3K · 0%
  • Nigeria #46 overall (iOS), #37 apps (Play)$52K · 0%
  • Romania #8 Social Networking (iOS), #82 apps (Play)$49.4K · 0%
  • Finland #14 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$48.2K · 0%
  • Portugal #13 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$48K · 0%
  • Czechia #10 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$44.4K · 0%
  • Norway #52 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$42.7K · 0%
  • Ireland #15 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$38.2K · 0%
  • Qatar #20 Social Networking (iOS), #90 apps (Play)$37.8K · 0%
  • Greece #21 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$34.8K · 0%
  • Sweden #43 Social Networking (iOS), #13 Communication (Play)$34.1K · 0%
  • Denmark #40 Social Networking (iOS), #7 Communication (Play)$31.4K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #40 apps (Play)$26.5K · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
18.8M
AVG RATING
4.68
PRICE
Free
AGE
17.5y
LAST UPDATE
1d ago
VERSION
26.41.75
SIZE
392 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
47 (was 18)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+18.8K
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$10.2M a month
Sep 25, 2026$10.2M a month
Sep 26, 2026$10M a month
Sep 27, 2026$9.6M a month
Sep 28, 2026$9.4M a month
Sep 29, 2026$9.1M a month
Sep 30, 2026$9.4M a month
Oct 1, 2026$10.5M a month
Oct 2, 2026$10M a month
Oct 3, 2026$9.5M a month
Oct 4, 2026$9.4M a month
Oct 5, 2026$9.2M a month
Oct 6, 2026$9.1M a month
Oct 7, 2026$9.3M a month
Oct 8, 2026$9M a month
Oct 9, 2026$8.8M a month
Oct 10, 2026$11.9M a month
Oct 11, 2026$11.2M a month
Oct 12, 2026$11.4M a month
Oct 13, 2026$11.9M a month
Oct 14, 2026$12.1M a month
Oct 15, 2026$12.6M a month
Oct 16, 2026$13.9M a month
Oct 17, 2026$14.3M a month
Oct 18, 2026$14M a month
Oct 19, 2026$14.9M a month
Oct 20, 2026$15.6M a month
Oct 21, 2026$15.3M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #70 overall · ID. Now: #47 overall · PE.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 202674.9M ratings
Oct 23, 202674.9M ratings
74.9M on Oct 22, 2026, 74.9M on Oct 23, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
3 purchases listed
  • No ads (1 account)$4.00
  • No ads (4 accounts)$21.99
  • No ads (5 accounts)$26.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
107 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average3.3 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share38%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 33 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
25 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases3 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
18.8M ratings
5★84%
4★8%
3★3%
2★1%
1★3%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Sep 20, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 38% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Login and account problems15%

28 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ My WhatsApp account has been restricted, and I believe this may have happened by mistake.
★★★★★ its been already 7th time that my account got banned without any reason..i have to wait 1 or 2 days to recovery it every time
★★★★★ For some reason (that WhatsApp will not share) my account was removed.
Worse after an update11%

21 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The new update is not helping some of us because sometimes we just want to pause whatever video that is on the status but instead of it being paused it will be running fast
★★★★★ It's so annoying because wants update and really useless app
★★★★★ The call history showing in the messages section is the worst update in history.
Bugs, things not working10%

19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I can't make one video calls at all
★★★★★ When using whatsApp on my MacBook Pro, the app fails to capture audio from the internal microphone.
★★★★★ My phone was broken and you never gave me e access to my original what's app account.
No customer support8%

15 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Hello WhatsApp Support Team,
★★★★★ I need help some people can't contact me or even see me available on WhatsApp
★★★★★ After the years of using the service and appreciating the utility of an app that connects me to the rest of the world, I am truly saddened by the lack of support offered through this application.
Wrong or poor results5%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ You restricted my number when I did nothing wrong or posted anything wrong please I need a response
★★★★★ I only use this app for calls, so I keep it in a small window to the side of my other work. Every other chat apps on Mac switch to a phone-style single pane when you drag the window narrow. WhatsApp just stops at a…
★★★★★ It's so annoying because wants update and really useless app
Lost data, sync, backup4%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ And when i opened EVERYTHING WAS GONE!
★★★★★ Can't backup of my old chats, can't recover my old chats from phone
★★★★★ The “Add Account” feature suddenly disappeared from WhatsApp on my iPhone, even though it was previously available.
Price and subscription3%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Been victim of a WhatsApp based scam… somehow a group chat was not so private…
★★★★★ My what's app is not appropriate right it's putting up stuff I didn't put up on talking about subscribe Like what the heck is going on is someone else have access to my account because my friends & family can't…
★★★★★ J'ai,à maintes reprises,désactivé et réactivé le téléchargement automatique des fichiers dans les chaines whatsapp,mais ça télécharge toujours tout,et ce,sans autorisation Vous devriez régler ce problème qui télécharge…
Crashes and freezes3%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ With the same memory space I have running all apps this is the only one that crashes.
★★★★★ It won't open on my iOS 15
★★★★★ It gets stuck on an unresponsive grey screen.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Hey, I love the app I honestly do just the only thing is I wish ya can add more funny filters to take pics and videos with other than that it's great, hopefully ya can do that. 5★, Oct 20, 2026
  • U need a phone to get WhatsApp btw. 5★, Oct 20, 2026
  • Please add custom text tone options. 1★, Oct 20, 2026
  • Please add new ringtones, otherwise the old ones are already boring. 5★, Oct 19, 2026
  • You restricted my number when I did nothing wrong or posted anything wrong please I need a response 2★, Oct 18, 2026
  • Please make App Lock on WhatsApp Web/Desktop work like a true privacy lock — the same way it works on the mobile app — so that no one can see my messages without my permission. 1★, Oct 17, 2026
  • Please allow me access I am not a scammer, I am a handicapped kid who talks to my friends. 1★, Oct 17, 2026
  • Please give me access it happened 2 days in a row. 1★, Oct 17, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
phone number6customer service4chat history4de whatsapp3stops working3new phone3let me sign3meta ai3official whatsapp3forced updates3multiple times3whatsapp account4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use4%

10 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to safely communicate!
★★★★★ In the first second it's easy to see which language the keyboard is set to but then the acronyms fade to grey in the bottom right hand corner and become very hard to see.
★★★★★ Quick and easy communication
Accurate, great results2%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ WhatsApp should please work on the status video quality
★★★★★ I love WhatsApp a lot I've noticed we keep updating the app almost everytime, still yet the fact that the team still hasn't been able to work on the status graphics update it's so sad whenever I post on WhatsApp…
★★★★★ Kindly work on your video quality on status
Fun, addictive2%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ You guys helped me so much i use to only be able to talk but now I can FaceTime and listen. Keep it up on y'all's progress and work that you guys do. Now I can talk to friend name cat
★★★★★ I reckon it'll be more fun once I get to know it better tho.
★★★★★ I can message and enjoy and make valuable connections with FRIENDS
Fast1%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very reliable and fast service.
★★★★★ (apple x samsung) works overseas and super smooth 😘
★★★★★ It is a great way to send over attachments like documents and voice notes or video notes over data. I use it with my clients and family.
Useful, it helps1%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Best for everything when u hv families outside county n state . Keeps families close without worrying of money to buy etc card . Very convenient to use for all ages . Plus meta is bonus . Thanks wats app for making…
★★★★★ WhatsApp is very good to use, it let you reach people from over the World.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Перенос

Перенос со старого устройства на новое это караул

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
My ecperiance with whatsapp Messemger

very hard to corret and made proper

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Emojis

Emojis

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
N U

Bipod

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
No esta buena la actuación

Al momento de seleccionar un mensaje ya no se difumina el fondo de pantalla 😑

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026
Issa

Abdi

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

whatsapp10calls7share6across5group chats5messaging4group4friends family3across mobile3mobile tablet3tablet desktop3status share3everyday life3mobile3tablet3connections3stay3phone3voice3video3service3chats3contact3status3

What's new in 26.41.75

We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!

Released May 4, 2009. Current version shipped Oct 22, 2026.

Store description

WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and calling app used by over 2 billion people across 180+ countries. It's super simple, reliable and private, making it perfect for staying in touch with your friends and family worldwide. WhatsApp works across mobile, tablet, and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*. Private messaging and calls across the world Your privacy is our priority. With end-to-end encryption, you can be sure that your personal messages and calls stay between you and who you send them to. And no one, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them. Simple and secure connections, right away All you need is your phone number - no usernames or logins needed. Easily view your contacts on WhatsApp and start messaging. And what's more, you can easily link your other devices, including iPads, for seamless connectivity. High quality voice and video calls Enjoy free, secure video and voice calls with up to 32 people for free. Your calls work across devices, even on slower connections, using your phone or tablet’s Internet service. Group chats to keep you in contact Stay close to friends and family through end-to-end encrypted group chats and calls. Share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile, tablet, and desktop. You can also use call links and screen-sharing to make group calls and collaboration easy. Stay connected in real time You can share your location with those in your individual or group chats while using WhatsApp on your mobile phone. Or record a voice message for those moments when just text isn't good enough. Share daily moments through Status Share your everyday life with those who matter. With Status you can share text, photos, video, and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You're always in control of who sees your status. Just choose who you want to share it with - all your contacts or selected ones. And bring your everyday to life. *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

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