A free, cross-platform instant messaging platform for individuals and businesses enabling global voice and video calls, text messaging, and file sharing using an internet connection
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| + | Text Messaging | Send and receive text messages over the internet |
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| + | Voice Calls | Make voice calls to other users |
| + | Video Calls | Conduct video calls with other users |
| + | Group Chats | Create and participate in group conversations |
| + | Voice Messages | Send voice recordings as messages |
| + | File Sharing | Share documents, images, videos, and other files with the contact over the internet |
| + | Status Updates | Post updates that disappear after 24 hours |
| + | End-to-End Encryption | Ensure messages and calls are secure |
| + | Location Sharing | Share your real-time location with contacts |
| + | Contact Sharing | Share contact information with others |
| + | Broadcast Messages | Send messages to multiple contacts at once |
| + | Starred Messages | Mark important messages for easy access later |
| + | Dark Mode | Switch to a dark theme to reduce eye strain |
| + | Disappearing Messages | Allows users to set a timer for messages to self-destruct, enhancing privacy and control |
| + | Payments | Facilitates peer-to-peer payments and online transactions within the app |
| + | Business Tools | Offers tools for businesses to interact with customers efficiently |
| + | Communities | Enables creation of larger groups with sub-groups for better organization |
| - | Phone Number Requirement | Users must share their phone number to add contacts |
| - | Internet Dependency | Requires an internet connection to function |
| - | Privacy | Ownership by Meta may cause users to lose trust for protection of their privacy |
| - | File Size Limitations | Limits on the size of files that can be shared |
| - | Storage Usage | Can take up significant storage space on devices |
| - | Notification Overload | High volume of notifications can be overwhelming |
| - | No Scheduled Messages | Cannot schedule messages to be sent later |
| - | No Call Recording | Cannot record voice or video calls |
Repository
WhatsApp being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.