WhatsApp is a cross-platform messaging service that uses the same internet data plan you use for email and web browsing, there is no cost to message and stay in touch with your friends. In addition to basic messaging WhatsApp users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.
WhatsApp is also available for Android, Windows desktop, and macOS desktop clients.
Can I use WhatsApp on my iPad without linking it to my iPhone?
Yes. With the new native WhatsApp app for iPad, you can use WhatsApp independently without needing to keep your iPhone connected. This is possible due to WhatsApp's multi-device support, allowing the iPad to function as a standalone device.
Can I use multiple WhatsApp accounts on my iPad?
Currently, WhatsApp allows linking up to four devices to a single account. However, using multiple WhatsApp accounts simultaneously on the same iPad is not officially supported.
Does WhatsApp for iPad support multitasking features like Split View?
Absolutely. The app supports iPadOS multitasking features such as Split View, Slide Over, and Stage Manager, allowing you to use WhatsApp alongside other apps seamlessly.
What's New
We're excited to announce that WhatsApp is now available on iPad.
Bringing all your favorite features to a larger screen, WhatsApp for iPad makes keeping in touch with friends and family even easier. Make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras.
We've made WhatsApp for iPad ideal for multitasking so you can get more done. Take advantage of iPadOS multitasking features such as Stage Manager*, Split View, and Slide Over to view multiple apps at once, so you can send messages while browsing the web, or research options for a group trip while on a call together. WhatsApp also works with your Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
WhatsApp for iPad uses our industry leading multi-device technology to keep everything in sync across your iPhone, Mac and other devices while protecting your personal messages, calls and media with end-to-end encryption, no matter what platform or device you're messaging. Our extra layers of privacy, such as chat lock, mean that you can have private conversations in confidence even if you share your iPad with others.
This is only the start for WhatsApp on iPad, and we look forward to your feedback.