Statements (410)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mobile_application
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:aircraft gptkb:streaming_service gptkb:church gptkb:Airbnb gptkb:Instagram gptkb:Snapchat gptkb:API gptkb:DJ gptkb:Zord gptkb:radio_station gptkb:Giannis_Antetokounmpo gptkb:CEO gptkb:fictional_universe gptkb:Objective-C gptkb:operating_system gptkb:automobile gptkb:memorial gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:Twitter_account gptkb:shopping_mall gptkb:Professional_Wrestler gptkb:mobile_application gptkb:Surah |
| gptkbp:acquired |
gptkb:Twitter_account
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:2014
Purchase Global reach Improved user experience Increased revenue Cash and stock $19 billion Enhanced security measures Advertising opportunities Enhanced features Partnerships with businesses February 2014 Increased brand recognition Increased user engagement Expansion into new markets 19 billion USD Global marketing campaigns Enhanced customer support Increased funding for development Focus on user privacy Improved app performance Development of new features Expansion of features February 19, 2014 User data analytics Expanded user base Collaboration with NG Os for social causes Development of business tools Increased competition with other messaging apps Increased server capacity Integration with Facebook's ecosystem Launch of Whats App Business app |
| gptkbp:advertising |
limited advertising
No ads no ads focus on user experience no ads policy |
| gptkbp:age |
13 years and older
13 years or older |
| gptkbp:api |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
|
| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
Cross-platform high 4.5 stars on app stores high rating on app stores |
| gptkbp:audience |
high
High engagement rates high engagement rates |
| gptkbp:business_model |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
gptkb:Whats_App_Business freemium |
| gptkbp:capacity |
over 2 billion
over 600 million |
| gptkbp:ceo |
gptkb:Will_Cathcart
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:community_support |
gptkb:railway_line
user forums help center |
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:streaming_service gptkb:Telegram gptkb:satellite |
| gptkbp:country |
widely used
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
popular among youth
used for activism used for business communication used for family communication |
| gptkbp:customer_support |
gptkb:stock_market_index
available through app |
| gptkbp:data_privacy |
controversial
data collection practices Privacy settings GDPR compliance GDPR compliant CCPA compliant raised CCPA compliance End-to-end encryption policy user data sharing with Facebook Data sharing with parent company |
| gptkbp:data_usage |
high
Wi-Fi and mobile data |
| gptkbp:demographics |
Global reach
global Diverse age groups business users youth and adults global audience youth demographic Popular in developing countries Used by businesses for customer service Used for personal communication |
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:Meta_Platforms
|
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Meta_Platforms,_Inc.
gptkb:Meta_Platforms |
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
enabled by default
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
File sharing Group chat file sharing text messaging End-to-End Encryption End-to-end encryption end-to-end encryption Status Updates status updates Group chats group chats video calling Video Calling Voice Calling Group Chats Status updates Text messaging Video calling document sharing location sharing Voice calling voice calling |
| gptkbp:feedback |
generally positive
bug reports high user satisfaction feature requests frequent surveys user-driven improvements |
| gptkbp:first_released |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Jan_Koum
gptkb:2009 gptkb:2010 gptkb:Brian_Acton January 2009 |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Jan_Koum
gptkb:Brian_Acton |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
AI integration
enhanced privacy features business tools expansion Enhancing business features Expanding payment services Improving user privacy |
| gptkbp:gps |
supported
real-time location |
| gptkbp:has_voice_line |
gptkb:stock_market_index
supported Voice messages High quality |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Menlo_Park,_California
gptkb:Mountain_View,_California |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Whats App
|
| gptkbp:impact |
global communication
|
| gptkbp:imprints |
supports stickers
|
| gptkbp:integrates_with |
gptkb:Facebook_Messenger
gptkb:Instagram gptkb:Facebook_Business_Suite gptkb:Instagram_Direct gptkb:Facebook_Stories gptkb:Twitter_account gptkb:Facebook_Pay gptkb:Whats_App_Business |
| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
256 participants
|
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
Multiple languages
multiple languages over 180 countries |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:smartphone
desktop |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
cross-platform
|
| gptkbp:is_integrated_with |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
limited access |
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
high
|
| gptkbp:language |
Multiple languages
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:latest_version |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business
varies by device |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:2009
January 2009 |
| gptkbp:manager |
gptkb:museum
Labels Catalogs automated messages labels quick replies Automated messages Quick replies available for enterprises |
| gptkbp:market |
leading messaging app
Largest messaging app globally dominant in many countries |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
Business accounts can use ads
No ads in personal chats |
| gptkbp:membership |
rapid
|
| gptkbp:message |
gptkb:stock_market_index
supported 5 chats at once Delete for everyone |
| gptkbp:monetization |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
gptkb:Whats_App_Business in-app purchases implemented advertising (planned) advertising on Facebook |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
GDPR compliance
Introduction of Whats App Web Launch of Whats App Business Launch of Whats App Pay |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
gptkb:Whats_App_Pay gptkb:Whats_App_Business Two-step verification business accounts Multi-device support Voice messages chatbots Document sharing Location sharing Stickers multi-device support Group chats Media sharing Status updates QR code scanning In-app payments Dark mode quick replies customer support tools media sharing dark mode message reactions Automated messages Quick replies Spam detection message templates Disappearing messages Business profiles Voice and video group calls custom notifications Message reactions Broadcast lists Business API Chat backups Chat search Custom notifications Emoji support Pinned chats QR codes for contacts chat statistics chat search Account privacy settings Chat wallpapers Status privacy settings User reporting features Account verification process Chat shortcuts Image and video editing tools In-app camera Labels for chats Message forwarding limits Privacy policy updates Voice and video calling on desktop business catalog chat backup end-to-end encrypted backups labels for chats status privacy settings voice and video group calls web and desktop apps Account security settings Voice note transcription |
| gptkbp:notifications |
push notifications
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Twitter_account
|
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Facebook,_Inc.
gptkb:Meta_Platforms,_Inc. gptkb:Meta_Platforms gptkb:Facebook_Inc. |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Various telecom operators
various businesses Payment service providers businesses for customer service Business solution providers various NG Os for safety |
| gptkbp:photography |
30 photos at once
|
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Windows_Phone
gptkb:CEO gptkb:operating_system gptkb:website Facebook integration Facebook ecosystem Instagram integration Messenger integration |
| gptkbp:primary_user |
gptkb:stock_market_index
over 2 billion |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
images
videos documents audio files content moderation strict guidelines enforced Content moderation policies Strict community guidelines strict policies user conduct rules user safety measures anti-spam measures spam policies spam prevention Strict policies against spam User reporting features fake news prevention strict policies against abuse |
| gptkbp:purpose |
multimedia messaging
To provide a simple messaging service simple messaging |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
gptkb:$8_million
8 million USD |
| gptkbp:regulatory_compliance |
data privacy concerns
government bans in some countries |
| gptkbp:release_date |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
Freemium
$1.5 billion (2020) subscription-based business services Free and subscription-based services |
| gptkbp:security_features |
gptkb:Signal_Protocol
Two-step verification End-to-end encryption disappearing messages AES-256 encryption two-step verification Disappearing messages Screen lock Fingerprint lock self-destructing messages screen lock |
| gptkbp:service_type |
Instant messaging
Video conferencing Voice over IP |
| gptkbp:sister_channel |
Email support
Help center In-app support |
| gptkbp:status |
Active
Status updates temporary updates similar to Stories |
| gptkbp:storage |
100 MB
|
| gptkbp:streaming_platforms |
16 MB
|
| gptkbp:student_enrollment |
strong
|
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:film_production_company
gptkb:Whats_App_Web gptkb:railway_line FAQ section status updates group chats document sharing location sharing voice messages contact support customer service options help center |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
supports emojis
|
| gptkbp:themes |
light and dark mode
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Company
gptkb:mobile_application |
| gptkbp:updates |
Regular updates
frequent regular updates security patches regularly released user interface improvements UI improvements regular feature updates |
| gptkbp:user_base |
global
growing Over 2 billion users over 2 billion users 2 billion users |
| gptkbp:user_experience |
intuitive
|
| gptkbp:user_interface |
simple
simple and intuitive simple and user-friendly |
| gptkbp:video_output |
High quality
8 participants |
| gptkbp:voice_actor |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:Siri |