About WhatsApp Our App More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp 1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is free 2 and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world. 1 And yes, the name WhatsApp is a pun on the phrase What's Up. 2 Data charges may apply. Our Mission WhatsApp started as an alternative to SMS. Our product now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as voice calls. Our messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption, meaning that no third party including WhatsApp can read or listen to them. Behind every product decision is our desire to let people communicate anywhere in the world without barriers. Our Team WhatsApp was founded...