Information Density: WhatsApp – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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[H1] Message privately
Simple, reliable, private messaging and calling for free*, available all over the world.Download
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[H2] With private messaging and calling, you can be yourself, speak freely and feel close to the most important people in your life no matter where they are.
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[H2] Never miss a moment with voice and video calls
From a group call to classmates to a quick call with mom, feel like you’re in the same room with voice and video calls.Learn more
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[H2] Speakfreely
With end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, your personal messages and calls are secured with a lock. Only you and the person you're talking to can read or listen to them, and no one else, not even WhatsAppLearn more
[H2] Keep in touchwith your groups
Whether it's planning an outing with friends or simply staying on top of your family chats, group conversations should feel effortless.Learn more
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[H2] Say whatyou feel
Express yourself without words. Use stickers and GIFs or share everyday moments on Status. Record a voice message for a quick hello or a longer story.Learn more
[H2] Transformyour business
WhatsApp Business helps you reach your customers globally to deliver compelling experiences at scale. Showcase your products and services, increase sales, and build relationships all with WhatsApp.Learn more
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[H1] Download WhatsApp
Start chatting and calling privately with WhatsApp across your devices.By installing WhatsApp, you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy.Browser
[H4] WhatsApp Web
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[H1] Connection is a call away
WhatsApp video and voice calls are free*, have no time limits, and are end-to-end encrypted. You can call one-on-one or in groups across iOS and Android, using mobile, desktop and tablet devices internationally.Download
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[H2] Call easily and privately
Catch up on voice or video calls with those who matter most. Your calls on WhatsApp are always end-to-end encrypted.Download
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[H3] Connect across devices
[H3] Connect across devices
Make calls on WhatsApp with the device you want by downloading our apps. Calling is available on iOS, Android, Mac, iPad, and Windows devices.Download
[H3] Hear and see people clearly
[H3] Hear and see people clearly
You can count on reliable audio calls, even on older devices or with poor network connectivity. With HD-quality video calls, people appear just as they would in person.Learn more
[H3] Keep things private
[H3] Keep things private
End-to-end encryption keeps your personal calls between you and the person you’re connecting with.Learn more
[H3] Add video effects
[H3] Add video effects
Add a filter or background during a video call to reflect your personal style. Mix and match with a range of options to create an original look.Download
[H2] Calling for groups
Unlimited duration for your group calls. Get more done and have fun with your groups of up to 32 people.Download
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[H3] Share your screen
[H3] Share your screen
Show the group call your phone, tablet or laptop screen in real time to keep everyone updated when you use the WhatsApp app.Download
[H3] React on calls and raise hands
[H3] React on calls and raise hands
Use the hand raising feature to let people know you have a question, or send a quick reaction to participate without saying a word.Download
[H3] Call on bigger screens
[H3] Call on bigger screens
Take calls with the Mac, Windows, and iPad apps to see everyone more clearly on video calls.Download
[H3] Schedule group calls
[H3] Schedule group calls
Make sure everyone can make it by scheduling a call. Plan and send an invite, all in the group chat.Download
[H3] Start calls silently
[H3] Start calls silently
Hang out using silent group calls from any group chat. Anyone who’s available in the chat can seamlessly drop in, without ringing the whole group.Download
[H2] Need more help?
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[H3] How do I make a group voice call on WhatsApp?
Voice calling lets you call your contacts using WhatsApp for free, even if they’re in another country. Voice calling uses your phone’s internet connection rather than your mobile plan minutes. Data charges may apply. To start a call, open the group chat you’d like to make a call to and click the phone icon to start your call. You can also choose contacts outside of your existing group chats from the Calls Tab.Learn more
[H3] How do I make a group video call on WhatsApp?
Video calling lets you video call your contacts using WhatsApp. To start a call, open the group chat you’d like to make a call to and click the video icon to start your call. You can also choose contacts outside of your existing group chats from the Calls Tab.Learn more
[H3] How do I use screen sharing on WhatsApp?
Screen sharing allows people to share what’s on their screen in real time. You must be in a video call to share your screen. Tap More Options (three vertical dots) in the video controls and then tap Share screen. Your phone will show a prompt indicating that you're about to begin recording with WhatsApp.Learn more
[H3] How do I schedule a call or create an event on WhatsApp?
You can create events in individual and group chats to help organize gatherings and stay connected. Events contain useful information that can be easily accessed by people. To create an event, Open your individual or group chat and click Add (plus sign) > Event.Learn more
[H3] How do I use WhatsApp on other devices?
Linked devices provide a reliable, secure way to access WhatsApp from any of your devices. You can stay connected by linking up to four devices at a time to your primary phone. You’ll still need your primary phone to register your WhatsApp account and link new devices.Learn more

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[H1] Message privately
Your privacy is our priority. With end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, your personal messages, photos, calls and more stay between you and the people you choose, meaning not even WhatsApp can see them.
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[H2] Whether it’s your confessions, your difficult debates, or silly inside jokes, WhatsApp privacy helps your conversations stay protected.
[H3] End-to-end encryption
Personal messages, calls, photos and videos are secured with a lock with end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, only the recipient and you have the special key needed to unlock and read them.
[H3] Additional layers of privacy
Beyond end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp offers additional layers of protection to all of your conversations.
[H3] Control the privacy you need
With WhatsApp privacy settings, you get to choose what you share, how you show up online, or who can talk to you.
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[H2] Chat lock
Password protect your most personal chats so you can help keep them private and secure. Locked chats will be hidden from your chats list in the Locked Chats folder, so you can prevent anyone else using your phone from seeing them.Learn more
[H2] Disappearing messages
With disappearing messages, you can control which messages stick around and for how long, by setting them up to disappear after you’ve sent them.Learn more
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[H2] Silence unknown callers
Screen out spam and unknown contacts from calling you, so you can focus on conversations that really matter to you.Learn more
[H2] End-to-End Encryptedbackups
Keep your online backups private. Turn on encrypted backups to extend the security of WhatsApp end-to-end encryption to your messages saved in iCloud or Google Drive.Learn more
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[H2] Last seenand online
Choose to be seen by only those you want. You can customize your privacy settings to choose who can see when you’re online, and when you last used WhatsApp.Learn more
[H2] Security and safety
Protect your account from hackers and scammers and stop unwanted chats.Learn more
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[H2] Need more help?
See all FAQsWhat is end-to-end encryption?What is two-step verification?Is WhatsApp private and secure?How to change your privacy settings on WhatsAppAnswering your questions about privacy on WhatsApp.See all FAQs

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[H1] Connect your way
On WhatsApp, conversations can be expressive, fun and entirely you. Messaging on any device is protected by end-to-end encryption, so you can speak freely and know your personal messages remain private and secured.Download
[H2] Organize your messages
Keep your conversations organized, formatted, and translated.
[H4] Inbox filters
[H4] Inbox filters
Stay organized and find your most important conversations with filters for All, Unread, and Group chats.Learn how
[H4] Pinned messages
[H4] Pinned messages
Keep up to 3 messages pinned at the top of the chat for easy access to what matters most.Learn how
[H4] Message formatting
[H4] Message formatting
Format the text within your messages for easier readability - italics, bold, bullet points and more.Learn how
[H4] Message translations
[H4] Message translations
Translate messages you’ve sent or received in one-on-one or group chats, right within your WhatsApp chat.Learn how
[H2] Express yourself in your chats
For when you need more than just words, lean on WhatsApp's variety of features to express yourself - stickers, GIFs, reactions, video and voice notes and more.
[H4] Stickers and GIFs
[H4] Stickers and GIFs
Get creative with searchable and customizable stickers, avatars, and GIFs.Download
[H4] Reactions
[H4] Reactions
Use any emoji to react to messages and share your thoughts easily and instantly.Download
[H4] Video Notes
[H4] Video Notes
Capture the feel of the moment by instantly recording and sharing video messages up to a minute long in the chat.Download
[H4] Voice Notes
[H4] Voice Notes
Tell the whole story, even when it's too long to type. Use transcripts if you prefer to read received voice notes or speed them up by 1.5 or 2x to listen faster.Download
[H2] Need more help?
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[H3] How do I use Inbox Filters?
Lists are customizable filters that can help you keep your chats organized. You have four default lists:All: The default view of all your messages.Unread: Chats with messages that you mark as unread or haven't opened yet.Favorites: Chats from your favorite contacts.Groups: All your group chats in one place.Learn more
[H3] How do I pin a message?
You can pin up to three messages to the top of a chat by pressing and holding on that message and selecting ‘pin’. Once pinned, the message stays at the top of the chat as a banner for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Tap on the pinned message banner to navigate to the message in the chat.Learn more
[H3] How can I format my messages?
WhatsApp allows you to format text inside your messages, with formatting options such as bolding, italicizing and more.Learn more
[H3] How do I translate a message?
You can translate messages you’ve sent or received in your chats into available languages. Locations, documents, contacts, stickers, and GIFs can’t be translated. You’ll need a strong WiFi signal or cellular data, and ample storage space to translate.Learn more
[H3] How do I send videos and photos?
Open an individual or group chat. To take a photo or video, tap Camera (camera). To attach an existing photo or video, press and hold ‘Attach’ (paper clip) then select photos or videos to share.Learn more
[H3] How do I send large files?
You can send large files, without compression, for free on WhatsApp. For documents, the maximum file size allowed is 2 GB.Learn more
[H3] How do I send video notes?
Video notes on WhatsApp allow you to instantly record and share video notes that are up to 60 seconds long directly in the chat. Video notes cannot be downloaded by the recipient.Learn more
[H3] How do I send voice notes?
WhatsApp voice messaging allows you to instantly communicate with contacts and groups. You can use it to deliver important and time-sensitive information.Learn more
[H3] How do I use stickers?
You can access stickers in individual and group chats. To view and use stickers, open a chat, then tap the Stickers icon The sticker will be sent as soon as you tap it. Suggested sticker packs from the WhatsApp Sticker Store are shown underneath any downloaded packs. You can tap any of these stickers to send them, or tap Add Sticker Pack to view the whole pack.Learn more
[H3] How do I send message reactions?
You can react to messages in individual and group chats with emojis. You can view all reactions to a message by tapping the emoji below the message. To react to a message, you tap and hold a message and then tap an emoji.Learn more
[H3] How can I manage my media?
WhatsApp automatically saves audio, video and photos sent to your phone. The Media visibility option is turned on by default. To stop WhatsApp from automatically saving media to your device's local storage you can tap More Options (three vertical dots) > Settings > Chats.Learn more
[H3] How can I manage my storage?
To ensure that WhatsApp works properly, make sure that your phone has storage space available. You can clear up storage space by deleting stored media or chats or freeing up storage on your phone outside of WhatsApp.Learn more

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[H1] Secure by design
To keep you safe, we've designed a messaging and calling experience with world-class security, built innovative tools to put you in control, and we’re there to support you when you need it.
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[H2] Built-in layers of security give you the peace of mind to focus on connecting with family and friends.
[H3] Default privacy
No one can search for your phone number or read your personal messages.
[H3] Automatic spam detection
We catch and remove most spam and scam accounts before they can even reach you or before anyone reports them.
[H3] Proactive security alerts
We prompt you to verify your identity if we detect any suspicious or unauthorized attempts to take over your account.
[H2] Take control of your experience
Check out these easy steps to help you stay safe and secure with our multiple layers of protection to prevent hackers and scammers from stealing your account and data.
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[H3] Enable two-step verification
Set up a secret pin and never share it with anyone to prevent someone from stealing your account.Learn more
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[H3] Always use the official WhatsApp
Using fake versions of WhatsApp poses serious privacy and security risks to your account and data.Learn more
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[H3] Keep your groups safe
Control who can add you to groups and who can join your groups, and remove members or messages when needed.Learn more
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[H3] Learn to spot scams
Get to know common scams and actions you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.Learn more
[H2] We anticipate and adapt to new risks and provide you with tools to support you when you need it.
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[H2] Report problematic behavior
Reporting messages, people or businesses helps us keep WhatsApp safe for everyone. Don’t worry, we won’t tell the sender.Learn more
[H2] Block unwanted contact
If someone you don’t want to chat with is messaging you, simply block them and we’ll make sure you no longer receive their messages or calls.Learn more
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[H2] Recover your account
If you’ve lost access to your account, re-register your phone number. Past conversations are safe on your phone and cannot be read by any one trying to access your account.Learn more
[H2] Need more help?
See all FAQsHow do I stay safe on WhatsApp?How do I use WhatsApp responsibly?How do I protect my WhatsApp account?How does WhatsApp tackle misinformation?How does WhatsApp prevent abuse during elections?How do I know if I’m chatting with a business account on WhatsApp?See all FAQs