WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger App Store stats
4.7
Average out of 5, US
18.8M
Lifetime count, US storefront
Free
Upfront price, US
Oct 2026
Current version released
WhatsApp Messenger chart history & listing changes
Tracked daily by Appstro · 11 Sept – 15 Oct.
WhatsApp Messenger on the US Top Free chart
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WhatsApp Messenger held a position on the US Top Free chart on 35 of the last 35 days, peaking at #15 on 16 Sept. It sits at #15 as of 15 Oct, up 3 places across the period.Dashed lines mark new versions: what happened around a release, not what it caused.
| Date | Position |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct | #15 |
| 14 Oct | #20 |
| 13 Oct | #22 |
| 12 Oct | #25 |
| 11 Oct | #27 |
| 10 Oct | #22 |
| 9 Oct | #19 |
| 8 Oct | #18 |
| 7 Oct | #16 |
| 6 Oct | #16 |
| 5 Oct | #22 |
| 4 Oct | #20 |
| 3 Oct | #17 |
| 2 Oct | #17 |
| 1 Oct | #21 |
| 30 Sept | #21 |
| 29 Sept | #19 |
| 28 Sept | #26 |
| 27 Sept | #26 |
| 26 Sept | #20 |
| 25 Sept | #18 |
| 24 Sept | #15 |
| 23 Sept | #16 |
| 22 Sept | #15 |
| 21 Sept | #22 |
| 20 Sept | #23 |
| 19 Sept | #19 |
| 18 Sept | #17 |
| 17 Sept | #16 |
| 16 Sept | #15 |
| 15 Sept | #21 |
| 14 Sept | #32 |
| 13 Sept | #28 |
| 12 Sept | #20 |
| 11 Sept | #18 |
What WhatsApp Messenger changed recently
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.40.77
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.39.75
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.39.74
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.38.74
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.37.76
- App icon changed
- Updated to version 26.37.73
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About WhatsApp Messenger
WhatsApp Messenger is a social networking app developed by WhatsApp Inc.. It holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 18.8M App Store ratings and was first released in 2009. Use Appstro to track its rankings across 175+ countries, analyze its keywords, and read its reviews.
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Information
- Developer
- WhatsApp Inc.
- Category
- Social Networking
- Price
- Free
- First released
- May 2009
- Last updated
- Oct 2026
- App Store ID
- 310633997
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How to get started with WhatsApp Messenger
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WhatsApp Messenger — frequently asked questions
Is WhatsApp Messenger free?
Yes, WhatsApp Messenger is free to download on the App Store. It may offer in-app purchases or subscriptions.
Compare Social Networking app pricesWhat is WhatsApp Messenger's App Store rating?
WhatsApp Messenger has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 18.8M user ratings on the US App Store.
Read WhatsApp Messenger reviewsWho developed WhatsApp Messenger?
WhatsApp Messenger is developed and published by WhatsApp Inc..
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WhatsApp Messenger was first released on the App Store in 2009.
See the fastest-growing new appsWhat category is WhatsApp Messenger in?
WhatsApp Messenger is listed in the Social Networking category of the App Store.
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