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Communication

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp LLC

4.6 ★ 23,484,074 ratings 1,000,000,000+ installs
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Our take

This isn’t reinventing messaging, it’s taking WhatsApp’s install base and giving small businesses a professional layer on top of it, which makes sense given how many already run customer service through personal WhatsApp. Where WhatsApp isn’t the default channel, this app has nothing to offer.

About WhatsApp Business

Everything you love about WhatsApp plus built-in tools for business WhatsApp Business is a free-to-download app with built-in tools to help you work smarter, build trust, and grow your business.

You get free calls* and free international messaging* plus business features to help you do more with conversations.

Download the app to get business benefits like these: • Work smarter. Save time by letting the app do the work for you! Send customers automated quick replies and away messages so you never miss an opportunity. Use labels to quickly organize, filter, and find important conversations. Create a status to share an offer or news, and even take orders and payments** in-app to create a great customer experience.

• Build relationships and trust. With a professional business profile on a secure platform, you build credibility and trust with customers. Use the app to provide more responsive customer support and build long-term loyalty. Subscribe to Meta Verified*** to reinforce your authenticity.

• Sell more and grow. Get discovered, advertise, and make more valuable customer connections. Boost sales by sending targeted offers to customers; create ads that click to WhatsApp; showcase your product catalog; and give customers the convenience of in-app orders and payments.**

FAQs Are all features free? The app is free to download and use, with a mix of free and paid features.

Can I still use my personal WhatsApp? Yes! As long as you have two different phone numbers, your business and personal accounts can live together on a single device.

Can I transfer over my chat history? Yes. When you set up the WhatsApp Business app, you can restore a backup from your WhatsApp account to transfer your messages, media, and contacts to your business account.

How many devices can I connect? You can have a total of five web-based devices or mobile phones on your account (up to 10 if you subscribe to Meta Verified***).

*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for detail

Google Play rating
4.6
23,484,074 reviews on Google Play ↗
Our editorial score
8 /10
Our independent opinion — not affiliated with Google.

Rating breakdown

5 ★
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3 ★
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2 ★
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Our Editorial Score 8.0 /10 Our independent editorial opinion.

What we like

  • Free calling and international messaging on top of business tooling
  • Automated quick replies and away messages genuinely save time
  • Labels and organization tools make managing conversations at scale realistic

Watch out for

  • Small businesses without WhatsApp already embedded gain little by switching
  • Some features like orders and payments aren't consistent across markets
Verdict: An essential tool for small businesses already operating where WhatsApp dominates customer communication, less relevant elsewhere.

Additional information

Developer
WhatsApp LLC
Updated on
Jul 16, 2026
Version
2.26.27.83
Downloads
1,000,000,000+
Content rating
Everyone
Requires Android
5.0
Released on
Jan 18, 2018
Category
Communication
Offered by
Free (with ads / in-app items)