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QQWhatsApp
Free

The app is offered as a download from the official site.

 Free

Free to use for personal messaging and calls.

macOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Large existing user base in China
  • Combines chat with interest communities
  • End-to-end encrypted messages and calls
  • Available on phones, desktop and the web
  • Interface and site are primarily in Chinese
  • Proprietary service run by Tencent
  • Proprietary and tied to a phone number account
  • Relies on a central service run by the developer
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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