About WhatsApp Business
Simple tool for businesses to talk to their customers.
WhatsApp Business is a free app for Indian businesses to communicate with their customers. It offers everything you love about WhatsApp, plus additional tools to help you work more efficiently. The app provides free international messaging and calls, along with features to automate quick replies, organize conversations, and create a professional business profile. This helps build trust and credibility with customers. You can also use the app to take orders and payments, create ads, and send targeted offers. This can boost sales and help your business grow. WhatsApp Business is a secure platform that allows you to provide responsive customer support and build long-term loyalty.
Everything you love about WhatsApp plus built-in tools for business WhatsApp Business is a free-to-download app with built-in tools to help you work smarter, build trust, and grow your business.
You get free calls* and free international messaging* plus business features to help you do more with conversations.
Download the app to get business benefits like these:
• Work smarter. Save time by letting the app do the work for you! Send customers automated quick replies and away messages so you never miss an opportunity. Use labels to quickly organize, filter, and find important conversations. Create a status to share an offer or news, and even take orders and payments** in-app to create a great customer experience.
• Build relationships and trust. With a professional business profile on a secure platform, you build credibility and trust with customers. Use the app to provide more responsive customer support and build long-term loyalty. Subscribe to Meta Verified*** to reinforce your authenticity.
• Sell more and grow. Get discovered, advertise, and make more valuable customer connections. Boost sales by sending targeted offers to customers; create ads that click to WhatsApp; showcase your product catalog; and give customers the convenience of in-app orders and payments.**
FAQs
Are all features free?
The app is free to download and use, with a mix of free and paid features.
Can I still use my personal WhatsApp?
Yes! As long as you have two different phone numbers, your business and personal accounts can live together on a single device.
Can I transfer over my chat history?
Yes. When you set up the WhatsApp Business app, you can restore a backup from your WhatsApp account to transfer your messages, media, and contacts to your business account.
How many devices can I connect?
You can have a total of five web-based devices or mobile phones on your account (up to 10 if you subscribe to Meta Verified***).
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
**Not available in all markets
***Available soon globally
What's new in the latest 2.26.40.73
Last updated on 16 Oct 2026
We update the app regularly to fix bugs, optimize performance and improve the experience. Thanks for using WhatsApp!
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WhatsApp Business APK Information
- Latest Version
- 2.26.40.73
- Category
- Communication
- Android OS
- Android 6.0+
- File Size
- Varies with device
- Developer
- WhatsApp LLC
- Available on
- Google Play
- Content Rating
- Rated for 3+
- Updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Package Name
- com.whatsapp.w4b
- Installs
- 1,000,000,000+
- In-app Purchases
- ₹10.00 – ₹4,28,399.00 per item
- Price
- Free
- Feedback
- Flag as inappropriate
WhatsApp Business FAQ
How do I download WhatsApp Business for Android?
Tap "Download from Google Play" to install the official version of WhatsApp Business on your phone. It is free to open the store page.
How do I install an APK or XAPK file?
Allow "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager, open the downloaded file and tap Install. XAPK files need an XAPK installer. See our install guide for step-by-step help.
What Android version does WhatsApp Business need?
Google Play lists Android 6.0 or newer.
How do I update WhatsApp Business to the latest version?
If you installed it from Google Play, updates arrive automatically. For APK files, download the newer version from this page and install it over the old one.