About

More than 2 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp1 to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is free2 and offers simple, secure, reliable messaging and calling, available on phones all over the world.

Mission

WhatsApp started as an alternative to SMS. Their product now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as voice calls. Their 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 their desire to let people communicate anywhere in the world without barriers.