All versions of WhatsApp Messenger
com.whatsapp · 8 versions
WhatsApp Messenger has 8 versions listed, going back to v2.16.203. Since v2.23.8.78 the APK grew from 79 MB to 141.8 MB.
Minimum Android version over time
- From v2.26.39.1: requires Android 6.0+
- From v2.23.8.78: requires Android 4.1+
- From v2.20.198.9: requires Android 4.0.3+
- From v2.17.253: requires Android 2.3.3+
- From v2.17.231: requires Android 4.0+
Older versions are the way to go if your device runs an earlier Android release.
Signing certificates
The 7 versions checked are signed with 2 different certificates. Android only installs an update when it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone.
- 38:A0:F7:D5… issued to “WhatsApp Inc.”: v2.23.8.78, v2.20.198.9, v2.17.253, v2.17.235, v2.17.231 Matches Google Play
- 8B:0D:EB:F9… issued to “WhatsApp LLC”: v2.26.39.1, v2.26.39.71
Versions, newest first
v2.26.39.71 (263907133) LATEST
MD5 eed17f28a633f93ebbf548f389cece72
What's new (as uploaded)
• You can now edit messages up to 15 minutes after sending. Long press a message and choose ‘Edit’ to get started.
• Group chats show the profile photos of their participants.
These features will roll out over the coming weeks. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
v2.26.39.1 (263900104)
MD5 4d9d9168af885c6236b08b5814ab30a9
Same release notes as v2.26.39.71.
v2.23.8.78 (230878003)
MD5 266c915797653ac2c391cd69c543fada
What's new (as uploaded)
Reply to specific messages in any chat. Just tap and hold on any message and tap the reply button at the top of the screen. You can even tap on the quoted part of the message to scroll up to the original message.
v2.20.198.9 (204809003)
MD5 0c3037ae2cdaf79830b665ef846c97c7
What's new (as uploaded)
* WhatsApp now supports animated stickers. You can find the first set of new animated packs in the sticker store.
* Added support for QR codes so you can quickly add contacts and businesses without typing in a phone number. Tap the 'QR' icon in Settings to get started.
* When you're in a group video call, you can now press and hold to maximize a participant's video.
v2.17.253 (451896)
MD5 bde0091c147e075fb168fa98fc621b9a
v2.17.235 (451877)
MD5 cb45129a8db3563d19a071cc68e11a8d
v2.17.231 (451873)
MD5 b26bf9b3ddb2aab5af342ac463076047
v2.16.203 (451314)
MD5 ab04132fc7830793eb9eb12c4f1501cd