Is Whatsapp Encrypted?

[Richard]

I’m sharing personal messages on WhatsApp and started worrying about privacy. Is WhatsApp encrypted, and can anyone else read my chats?

 

[Delightful_Derek]

Yes, WhatsApp provides end-to-end encryption in its chats, so only the other person can read those chats.

 

[Alistair]

Yes. WhatsApp uses a default end-to-end encryption. This implies that, it is not WhatsApp, or Meta, or third-party that will read or listen to messages, you, and the person you are communicating with are the only ones who can. Encryption is implemented on messages, calls, photos, videos, and voice notes.

 

[Mikewheeler]

WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted, meaning only you and the person you’re communicating with can read your messages. Not even WhatsApp can access the content.

 

[trinexial44]

Yes WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and receiver can read the messages; not even WhatsApp can access them.

 

[ventorin99]

Yes WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, so only you and the recipient can read them.

 

[dustin]

Yep, WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, so only you and the person you’re chatting with can read the messages not WhatsApp, not anyone else. Just keep your phone secure, and you’re good