Statements (426)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Java_Message_Service_(JMS)
gptkb:software gptkb:mobile_applications |
| gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:Facebook
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
Purchase
Global reach Improved user experience Increased revenue Cash and stock $19 billion Enhanced security measures Advertising opportunities Enhanced features Partnerships with businesses 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 Collaboration with NGOs for social causes Development of new features Expansion of features User data analytics Expanded user base 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:acquisition_year |
gptkb:2014
February 2014 February 19, 2014 |
| gptkbp:advertising |
limited advertising
No ads no ads focus on user experience no ads policy |
| gptkbp:age_group |
13 years and older
13 years or older |
| gptkbp:api |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
|
| gptkbp:app_store |
high
4.5 stars on app stores high rating on app stores |
| gptkbp:application |
Cross-platform
|
| gptkbp:available_in |
Multiple languages
multiple languages over 180 countries |
| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:mobile_devices
desktop |
| gptkbp:business_model |
freemium
|
| gptkbp:business_usage |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
gptkb:Whats_App_Business |
| gptkbp:capacity |
over 2 billion
over 600 million |
| gptkbp:ceo |
gptkb:Will_Cathcart
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:community_support |
gptkb:customer_service
user forums help center |
| gptkbp:compatibility |
cross-platform
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Viber
gptkb:We_Chat gptkb:Telegram gptkb:Signal |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
popular among youth
used for activism used for business communication used for family communication |
| gptkbp:customer_support |
available
available through app |
| gptkbp:data_policy |
Data sharing with parent company
|
| gptkbp:data_privacy |
controversial
data collection practices GDPR compliance GDPR compliant CCPA compliant raised CCPA compliance End-to-end encryption policy user data sharing with Facebook |
| 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_to_end_encryption |
enabled by default
|
| gptkbp:feature |
Group chat
End-to-end encryption Status updates Video calling Voice calling |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
File sharing available 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:first_released |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2010 |
| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Jan_Koum
gptkb:Brian_Acton January 2009 |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Jan_Koum
gptkb:Brian_Acton |
| gptkbp:funding |
gptkb:$8_million
8 million USD |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
AI integration
enhanced privacy features business tools expansion Enhancing business features Expanding payment services Improving user privacy |
| gptkbp:group_chat_limit |
256 participants
|
| 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:integration |
gptkb:Facebook_Messenger
gptkb:Instagram gptkb:Facebook_Business_Suite gptkb:Instagram_Direct gptkb:Facebook_Stories gptkb:Facebook_Pay gptkb:Whats_App_Business gptkb:Facebook |
| gptkbp:is_integrated_with |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
limited access |
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
high
|
| gptkbp:is_updated_by |
Regular updates
|
| gptkbp:language_support |
Multiple languages
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:latest_version |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business
varies by device |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:launched |
January 2009
|
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2009
|
| gptkbp:location_sharing |
supported
real-time location |
| gptkbp:management |
gptkb:catalogs
Labels Catalogs automated messages labels quick replies Automated messages Quick replies available for enterprises |
| gptkbp:market_share |
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_deletion_feature |
Delete for everyone
|
| gptkbp:message_forwarding_limit |
5 chats at once
|
| gptkbp:mobile_app |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
|
| gptkbp:monetization |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business_API
gptkb:Whats_App_Business in-app purchases 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:original_purpose |
To provide a simple messaging service
simple messaging |
| gptkbp:owned_by |
gptkb:Facebook
|
| 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 NGOs for safety |
| gptkbp:photo_sharing_limit |
30 photos at once
|
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Windows_Phone
gptkb:Android gptkb:Web gptkb:i_OS |
| gptkbp:platforms |
gptkb:Windows_Phone
gptkb:Android gptkb:Web gptkb:i_OS Facebook integration Facebook ecosystem Instagram integration Messenger integration |
| gptkbp:provides_guidance_on |
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:provides_information_on |
images
videos documents audio files |
| gptkbp:provides_support_for |
FAQ section
contact support |
| gptkbp:purpose |
multimedia messaging
|
| 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 |
gptkb:Signal_Protocol
AES-256 encryption |
| gptkbp:security_features |
Two-step verification
End-to-end encryption disappearing messages 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:spam_control |
implemented
|
| gptkbp:status |
Active
Status updates temporary updates similar to Stories |
| gptkbp:stickers |
supports stickers
|
| gptkbp:storage |
100 MB
|
| gptkbp:student_enrollment |
strong
|
| gptkbp:support |
gptkb:customer_support
FAQ section customer service options help center |
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:Whats_App_Web
gptkb:stickers status updates group chats document sharing location sharing voice messages |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
supports emojis
|
| gptkbp:themes |
light and dark mode
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Java_Message_Service_(JMS)
gptkb:public_company |
| gptkbp:type_of_business |
gptkb:Whats_App_Business
|
| gptkbp:updates |
frequent
regular updates security patches regularly released user interface improvements UI improvements regular feature updates |
| gptkbp:user |
over 2 billion
|
| gptkbp:user_base |
global
growing Over 2 billion users over 2 billion users 2 billion users |
| gptkbp:user_countries |
widely used
|
| gptkbp:user_engagement |
high
High engagement rates high engagement rates |
| gptkbp:user_experience |
intuitive
|
| gptkbp:user_feedback |
generally positive
bug reports high user satisfaction feature requests frequent surveys user-driven improvements |
| gptkbp:user_interface |
simple
simple and intuitive simple and user-friendly |
| gptkbp:user_privacy_control |
Privacy settings
|
| gptkbp:video_call_limit |
8 participants
|
| gptkbp:video_call_quality |
High quality
|
| gptkbp:video_messages |
available
supported |
| gptkbp:video_sharing_limit |
16 MB
|
| gptkbp:voice_acting |
gptkb:Google_Assistant
gptkb:Siri |
| gptkbp:voice_call_quality |
High quality
|
| gptkbp:voice_message_feature |
Voice messages
|
| gptkbp:voice_messages |
available
supported |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:LINE_Corporation
gptkb:Retail gptkb:Rock_in_Rio gptkb:React gptkb:Airbnb gptkb:Facebook_Messenger gptkb:Instagram gptkb:Snapchat gptkb:Google_Assistant gptkb:Giannis_Antetokounmpo gptkb:Facebook,_Inc. gptkb:Snap_Inc. gptkb:Meta_Platforms,_Inc. gptkb:Shazam gptkb:The_National_Medal_of_Technology_and_Innovation gptkb:Meta_Platforms gptkb:Objective-C gptkb:mobile gptkb:automobile gptkb:The_Facebook gptkb:Web_RTC gptkb:SXSW_Interactive_Award gptkb:Mark gptkb:communication gptkb:i_OS gptkb:railway_line gptkb:LINE_app gptkb:Facebook |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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