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WhatsApp Messenger on Windows Pc

Developed By: WhatsApp Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 188.675.622 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.24.9.73
Size 94.4 MB
Release Date May 03, 24
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (37)]

What's New:
• Navigation of the app has changed with tabs at the bottom. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to access Chats, Updates, Communities and Calls • Screen... [see more]

Description from Developer:
WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download WhatsApp Messenger and install on Windows PC. WhatsApp Messenger is free Communication app, developed by WhatsApp Inc.. Latest version of WhatsApp Messenger is 2.24.9.73, was released on 2024-05-03 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000,000. Overall rating of WhatsApp Messenger is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 188,675,622 users, 22,206,015 users had rated it 5*, 132,597,209 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WhatsApp Messenger on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WhatsApp Messenger on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install WhatsApp Messenger on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install WhatsApp Messenger using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "WhatsApp Messenger" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install WhatsApp Messenger on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "WhatsApp Messenger" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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WhatsApp from Meta is a FREE messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2B people in more than 180 countries. It’s simple, reliable, and private, so you can easily keep in touch with your friends and family. WhatsApp works across mobile and desktop even on slow connections, with no subscription fees*.

Private messaging across the world

Your personal messages and calls to friends and family are end-to-end encrypted. No one outside of your chats, not even WhatsApp, can read or listen to them.

Simple and secure connections, right away

All you need is your phone number, no user names or logins. You can quickly view your contacts who are on WhatsApp and start messaging.

High quality voice and video calls

Make secure video and voice calls with up to 8 people for free*. Your calls work across mobile devices using your phone’s Internet service, even on slow connections.

Group chats to keep you in contact

Stay in touch with your friends and family. End-to-end encrypted group chats let you share messages, photos, videos and documents across mobile and desktop.

Stay connected in real time

Share your location with only those in your individual or group chat, and stop sharing at any time. Or record a voice message to connect quickly.

Share daily moments through Status

Status allows you to share text, photos, video and GIF updates that disappear after 24 hours. You can choose to share status posts with all your contacts or just selected ones.

Use WhatsApp on your Wear OS watch to continue conversations, reply to messages, and take calls - all from your wrist. And, leverage tiles and complications to easily access your chats and send voice messages.


*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.

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If you have any feedback or questions, please go to WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us
• Navigation of the app has changed with tabs at the bottom. Tap the tabs at the bottom of the screen to access Chats, Updates, Communities and Calls
• Screen sharing during video calls now supports sharing audio too


These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows a calling application which manages it own calls through the self-managed ConnectionService APIs.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows read access to the device's phone number(s].
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to read the sync settings.
Allows applications to read the sync stats.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to send SMS messages.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows applications to write the sync settings.
Allows an application to request installing packages.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows the app to answer an incoming phone call.
Allows an application to read the user's call log.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.