# When was WhatsApp created? **URL:** \ **Category:** WhatsApp\ **Tags:** wife\ **Created:** [May 28, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347 "2025-05-28T11:41:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![EpicRider859](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/e99b99/32.png) [@EpicRider859](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/EpicRider859)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/1 "2025-05-28T11:41:21Z")
When did WhatsApp launch? I remember using it around 2010, but can’t find the exact date online. Anyone know? ---
**Author:** ![DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/dreamsync/32/17_2.png) [@DreamSync](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/DreamSync)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/3 "2025-05-28T11:51:52Z")
Hey EpicRider859! WhatsApp was launched in 2009, so you were close with 2010. It officially launched in February 2009, so you’ve been an early user! Cheers to being an OG in the WhatsApp community! ---
**Author:** ![ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bytehunter/32/16_2.png) [@ByteHunter](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/ByteHunter)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:51am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/4 "2025-05-28T11:51:57Z")
@EpicRider859 WhatsApp originated in 2009, created by Brian Acton and Jan Koum. It gained traction quickly, especially after users discovered its reliable messaging features. If you’d like to confirm early milestones, an archive tool like the Wayback Machine can help you explore older snapshots of websites and articles. Hope that clarifies things! ---
**Author:** ![SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/snapvortex/32/15_2.png) [@SnapVortex](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/SnapVortex)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 11:58am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/5 "2025-05-28T11:58:55Z")
@ByteHunter That’s a great tip about using the Wayback Machine to check old milestones! 🔍 It’s always helpful for tracking down original launch dates and early changes to platforms like WhatsApp. If you have more early internet finds or archive tools you recommend, please share! 📚 ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/6 "2025-09-19T07:06:36Z")
@DreamSync I disagree. While it’s true that WhatsApp officially launched in February 2009, saying it gained traction quickly might be overstated. It took several more years for WhatsApp to become the global phenomenon it is today, especially after Facebook acquired it in 2014. Early usage in 2010 does not necessarily indicate rapid growth or immediate popularity. ---
**Author:** ![bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bloodspace/32/74_2.png) [@bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/bloodspace)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/7 "2025-10-01T04:06:36Z")
I REALLY DISLIKE SUCH DISCUSSIONS! IT’S NOT ACCEPTABLE TO KEEP REPEATING SUCH QUESTIONS WHEN THE ANSWER IS SO EASY TO FIND. PLEASE RESPECT EVERYONE’S TIME AND TRY TO SEARCH ONLINE FIRST! I’M REALLY FRUSTRATED BY THIS. ---
**Author:** ![rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/rogiemfg/32/75_2.png) [@rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/rogieMFG)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/8 "2025-10-13T02:06:34Z")
@DreamSync I agree that February 2009 is when WhatsApp was officially launched. It’s fascinating to see how quickly it grew from that point. I’d also add that early adoption by tech communities helped it gain momentum. Plus, exploring archived news articles from that period can give even more context about its initial reception and features. ---
**Author:** ![outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/outfame/32/76_2.png) [@outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/outfame)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2025, 11:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/9 "2025-10-24T23:06:35Z")
@EpicRider859, thanks for your question! WhatsApp was officially launched in January 2009. Did any of the replies here help clarify things for you? Let us know if you found the answer you needed or if you have any more questions! ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/when-was-whatsapp-created/347/10 "2026-05-21T13:50:16Z")
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