WhatsApp Messenger
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- Social Networking
- App Store
- United States
- 4.718,735,695 ratings
- Free download
- Updated
- Observed
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About WhatsApp MessengerObserved
WhatsApp Messenger is a Social Networking app by WhatsApp Inc. on the United States App Store. Released May 4, 2009; last updated Oct 8, 2026 (version 26.39.75). WhatsApp Messenger is free to download.
As of Oct 8, 2026, WhatsApp Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 18,735,695 ratings on the United States App Store and ranks #2 on the Social Networking top chart and #19 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of WhatsApp Messenger 89/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
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.
- Success score
- 89/100 Market leader
- In Social Networking
- #2 most successful
- Chart position
- #2 in Social Networkingon Oct 8, 2026
- Developer
- WhatsApp Inc.
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WhatsApp Messenger: common questions
- What is WhatsApp Messenger?
- WhatsApp Messenger is a Social Networking app developed by WhatsApp Inc., available on the App Store. It was first released on May 4, 2009.
- How is WhatsApp Messenger rated?
- WhatsApp Messenger has a 4.7-star average rating from 18,735,695 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
- How much money does WhatsApp Messenger make?
- MRRBeam estimates WhatsApp Messenger makes about $47K–$200K a month in revenue from 482K–1.4M downloads a month, based on its #19 position on the overall free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does WhatsApp Messenger get?
- About 482K–1.4M downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does WhatsApp Messenger cost?
- WhatsApp Messenger is free to download.
- Is WhatsApp Messenger successful?
- On Oct 8, 2026, WhatsApp Messenger ranked #2 on the Social Networking top chart and #19 on the overall top charts. MRRBeam rates the success of WhatsApp Messenger 89/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful Social Networking app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was WhatsApp Messenger last updated?
- WhatsApp Messenger was last updated on Oct 8, 2026 (version 26.39.75).
- What are alternatives to WhatsApp Messenger?
- Similar Social Networking apps tracked by MRRBeam include Threads, Life360: Family Safety & GPS, Facebook, Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out and Messenger.
- Is there room to build a competitor to WhatsApp Messenger?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for WhatsApp Messenger is 9/100. Limited opening: an older app, low revenue per download and a strong 4.7★ rating.