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WhatsApp· Meta
WhatsApp (whatsapp.com / wa.me) is the world's most popular messaging app, with 3+ billion users. End-to-end encrypted by default. Blocked outright in mainland China; calls and messages are throttled or banned in Iran, Russia (since 2024), the UAE, Qatar, and several other countries. Web and desktop versions route through Meta's servers and are subject to the same restrictions as the mobile app.
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Region availability
Where this service is known to be blocked or significantly restricted.
Asia
- Chinacn
Other countries
If this service is blocked
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Use an exit IP in Singapore, Germany, or any unrestricted region.
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In China mainland you need a foreign IP that is not on Meta's known-block list.
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If voice/video calls fail, try a different city within the same country — some ASN ranges are flagged more aggressively than others.
Try the steps below in order. Most users get unblocked within minutes.
FAQ
Is WhatsApp blocked in Russia?
Yes — Russia fully banned WhatsApp in 2024 and is actively throttling Telegram as well. Use a clean EU or Asia exit.
Does WhatsApp work in China?
No, not without a VPN or proxy. Even with a foreign IP, the connection can be intermittent due to GFW throttling.
Why are my WhatsApp calls failing?
UDP voice/video traffic is more aggressively filtered than TCP messages. Try a different exit region or use WhatsApp on WiFi only.
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Meta's end-to-end encrypted messenger. Banned in mainland China; throttled in Iran and Russia.
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