WeChat: Your Essential Bridge to Home and the World

Stay connected with loved ones in China, manage your professional network, and access a universe of services through the world's most powerful all-in-one super app.

Publisher

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

Experience the Lifestyle

Discover the interface used by 383M+ users.

WeChat mobile app home screen showing a list of chat messages with various contacts

A screenshot of the WeChat group chat interface showing messages, voice notes, and a shared photo.

Screenshot of the WeChat app showing a video call between two people with icons for microphone speaker and camera

The WeChat Moments social media feed showing a photo of a cat with likes and comments from friends.

WeChat Guardian Mode interface showing parental control settings and restricted content options

Your Global Bridge to Home and Beyond

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 383M+ users.

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Limitless Global Connectivity

Break through barriers with high-quality voice and video calls. Stay effortlessly connected with friends and family in China through text, voice notes, and real-time location sharing.

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Powerful Mini Programs

Save storage and time with an app-within-an-app. Access essential services, local news, and productivity tools directly within WeChat without needing to install dozens of separate applications.

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Private & Trusted Community

Share life’s milestones on your private Moments stream. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with the only messaging app certified by TRUSTe, giving you total control over your digital footprint.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 383M+ people who love this app.

"As an international student living in San Francisco, WeChat is my absolute lifeline. It is the only app that lets me have high-quality video calls with my family back home while keeping me updated on local community news through Official Accounts. The Mini Programs are a lifesaver for ordering authentic food without cluttering my phone with dozens of different apps."

Li Wei

"Managing a cross-border consultancy means I need to be reachable and efficient. WeChat is more than a messenger; it is my primary office. The ability to translate client messages instantly and use the file transfer features makes international business seamless. It is the gold standard for professional networking when working with partners in Asia."

Marcus Thompson

About the app

Everything you need to know about WeChat.

Description

WeChat is more than a messaging and social media app – it is a lifestyle for one billion users across the world. Chat and make calls with friends, read news and use local services in Official Accounts and Mini Programs, play games with friends, enjoy mobile payment features with Weixin Pay, and much more. Why do one billion people use WeChat? • MORE WAYS TO CHAT: Message friends using text, photo, voice, video, location sharing, and more. Create group chats with up to 500 members. • VOICE & VIDEO CALLS: High-quality voice and video calls to anywhere in the world. Make group video calls with up to 15 people. • REAL-TIME LOCATION: Not good at explaining directions? Share your real-time location with the tap of a button. • MOMENTS: Never forget your favorite moments. Post photos, videos, and more to share with friends on your personal Moments stream. • STICKER GALLERY: Browse thousands of fun, animated stickers to help express yourself in chats, including stickers with your favorite cartoon and movie characters. • CUSTOM STICKERS: Make chatting more unique with custom stickers and selfie stickers. • OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS: Tons of accounts to follow with original content and news for your reading pleasure. • MINI PROGRAMS: Countless third-party services all within the WeChat app that don't require additional installation, saving you precious phone storage and time. • TOP STORIES: See the latest articles your friends are reading and discover all kinds of interesting content. • GAMES: Have fun and compete with friends in a huge selection of WeChat Mini Games and Tencent Games (available in select regions). • WEIXIN PAY: Enjoy the convenience of world-leading mobile payment features with Weixin Pay and Wallet (available in select regions). • WECHAT OUT: Make calls to mobile phones and landlines around the globe at super low rates (only available in select regions). • WERUN: Use Healthkit and Health app data to sync your step count on WeRun, where you can compete against friends with daily step rankings. Enable WeRun in “Settings” > “General” > “Plug-ins”. • LANGUAGE SUPPORT: Localized in 20+ different languages and can translate friends' messages and Moments posts. • BETTER PRIVACY: Giving you the highest level of control over your privacy, WeChat is the only messaging app to be certified by TRUSTe. • EASY MODE: Clearer and larger text and buttons for better readability.

Latest Version

8.0.67

Size

733.4 MB

First Released

Jan 21, 2011

Join a Billion Users and Bridge Your Worlds

From crystal-clear video calls to the convenience of Mini Programs, stay connected to your roots and your lifestyle. Download WeChat today.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about WeChat

How many people can join a WeChat group chat?

Yes, WeChat allows users to create group chats with up to 500 members. This feature supports extensive communication within large communities or friend circles.

Can I make group video calls on WeChat?

Yes, WeChat supports high-quality group video calls. Users can connect with up to 15 people simultaneously, enabling multiple participants to communicate face-to-face.

Does WeChat include mobile payment features?

Yes, WeChat offers mobile payment features through Weixin Pay and Wallet. These services are available in select regions, providing convenient digital transaction options.

Is WeChat a secure messaging app for privacy?

Yes, WeChat is certified by TRUSTe, making it the only messaging app with this certification. It provides users with the highest level of control over their privacy settings.

What are Mini Programs in the WeChat app?

Mini Programs are third-party services integrated within the WeChat app. They do not require additional installation, saving phone storage and time for users.

Can WeChat share real-time location?

Yes, WeChat allows users to share their real-time location with others. This feature is useful for guiding friends or meeting up directly.

How do I use WeRun on WeChat?

To use WeRun, enable it in WeChat settings under 'General' > 'Plug-ins.' WeRun syncs step counts using Healthkit and Health app data, allowing competition with friends.

What is the 'Moments' feature in WeChat?

WeChat's 'Moments' feature allows users to post and share photos, videos, and other content with friends on a personal stream, preserving favorite memories.

What languages does WeChat support?

WeChat supports over 20 different languages. It can also translate friends' messages and Moments posts, facilitating communication across various linguistic backgrounds.

What is WeChat's Guardian Mode?

WeChat's Guardian Mode provides an added layer of protection to guard loved ones. It allows restriction of access to features like contacts, Moments, and Mini Programs.

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