What you need to know
- WhatsApp dropped support for all Windows Phones today.
- This comes after Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 Mobile earlier this month.
- WhatsApp initially announced the December 31 end-of-support date earlier in 2019.
As 2019 reaches its end, WhatsApp is also coming to an end on Windows phones. WhatsApp officially dropped support for its Windows phone app today — a move that was initially announced earlier this year. This also comes just a few weeks after Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 Mobile.
"Because we will no longer actively develop for these platforms, some features may stop functioning at any time," WhatsApp said in a May 7 blog post. While WhatsApp may continue to work for some, it's likely you'll encounter bugs as time wears on. Additionally, it will no longer be possible to download WhatsApp for Windows phones from the Microsoft Store.
WhatsApp was one of the last major platforms to still support Windows phones. Facebook, WhatsApp's parent company, already dropped support for the Facebook and Instagram apps on Windows phones some time ago. And with Windows 10 Mobile already in the grave, Microsoft has shifted its mobile efforts to a robust set of app offerings across iOS and Android.
WhatsApp users can continue to use the app on iOS and Android devices, as well as through the WhatsApp desktop app for Windows 10.
