Which Is the Original WhatsApp?

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world, with over 2 billion users worldwide. With such a large user base, it’s not surprising that there are now multiple versions of WhatsApp available on the market. However, many users are unsure which version of the app is “the original” and which ones are clones or copycats.

The original version of WhatsApp was developed by two ex-Yahoo employees, Brian Acton and Jan Koum, in 2009. This version of the app was made available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and quickly gained popularity due to its ease of use and privacy features. Since then, several other versions have been released by various companies or developers.

WhatsApp Business is a version of WhatsApp designed for businesses to communicate with customers and manage customer relationships. It offers features such as automated greetings, quick replies, and analytics tools. This version was created by Facebook in 2018 when they acquired WhatsApp for $19 billion.

Facebook Messenger is another messaging app created by Facebook that uses similar technology to WhatsApp but has different features such as voice calling, group video chat, money transfers, etc. This app is not related to WhatsApp but competes directly with it in terms of user base and features offered.

WhatsApp Plus is an unofficial modified version of WhatsApp that includes additional features that were not present in the original version such as themes, customizations options, etc. The developers behind this version claim that it provides more privacy than other versions but this claim has been widely disputed by experts due to security concerns.

Conclusion:

The original version of WhatsApp was launched in 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum and remains the most widely used messaging app today with over 2 billion users worldwide. Other versions like WhatsApp Business, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp Plus have been released since then but none can match up to the original in terms of user base or features offered.