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WeChat

8.0.57
531 reviews
25.2 M downloads

Another way to communicate with friends and loved ones

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Andrés López
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WeChat is an instant messaging app that allows you to communicate quickly with other users who have the app. You can send text messages, audios, images, videos, stickers, and much more. You can also make video or phone calls, as long as you and the person you're calling have a stable Internet connection.

Create your WeChat account in just a few seconds

You'll need to create a user account before you can use WeChat. This simple process will only take a couple of minutes, and you can register using either your phone number or a Facebook account. Whichever option you choose, you'll need to verify your identity. Once you have completed this step, you can customize your profile by adding a photo and additional information, such as your name, region or address. You can even customize how your user QR code looks.

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How much does WeChat cost?

Despite what some people might think, using WeChat is completely free. You can create a user account, send text messages and even make video calls without paying. One of the app's features, Pay and Services, allows you to pay for other products using only your Android device. You'll also be able to send and receive money easily using the app. For this, you'll need to enter your card information and agree to a number of additional privacy policies. However, doing all this isn't necessary to use the app; it is simply an additional benefit.

Maximum privacy for all your conversations

All the conversations you have on WeChat will be stored offline on your Android device. This means that only you will be able to access them from your own device. No one else. Thanks to this, you can send and receive text messages free from fear that your conversations may be leaked because they are stored in the cloud, on an external server. The same goes for all the multimedia content you share. All images and videos will be saved by default on your device.

Who uses WeChat?

WeChat has a community of several hundred million users around the world. Although one of its most powerful markets is Asia, especially China, the app also does very well in other markets. It is a messaging app that offers a really good alternative option to WhatsApp or Telegram, with similar features and quality. This is why many users use it to differentiate between work and personal conversations, or even for flirting.

A very useful social tool: Discover

One of the most interesting features of WeChat is undoubtedly Discover. Thanks to this tool, you'll be able to take a look at other users' social posts. You'll also be able to watch all the short videos in the Channels tab, which offers a very similar feed to TikTok's, with a practically infinite stream of content. And, very importantly, you'll also find the QR code scanner in Discover, which is very useful for logging into many video games and other international apps.

Editor's opinion

WeChat is a messaging app that is particularly useful for those who want to try out the latest Asian video games. Why? Because most of these video games allow you to log in through WeChat by scanning a QR code. So, if you like to try the latest video games that come out on the market, it is worth having it installed, if only for that reason.

An excellent instant messaging app

Download the WeChat APK if you're looking for an alternative way to communicate quickly and effectively. Thanks to this app, you can exchange text messages, images, audios, videos, and much more, with any of its hundreds of millions of users. With its People Nearby feature, you can also find other app users near your location.

Translated by Uptodown Localization Team

Requirements (Latest version)

  • Android 6.0 or higher required

Frequent questions

Can WeChat be used outside China?

WeChat is an app mainly used by Chinese citizens, but it can be used outside China. It's possible to create an account with an international phone number and use the app to talk to people anywhere in the world.

What do I need to create an account on WeChat?

To create an account on WeChat, you need to have a phone number and know someone who already has a valid WeChat account. You can also create a WeChat account if you have a valid Facebook account with your real name.

Is WeChat secure?

WeChat is a messaging app without end-to-end encryption, so information shared between two people can be intercepted by an intermediary. For example, the Chinese government has access to sent messages and can censor certain content.

Is it possible to make payments on WeChat?

WeChat, in addition to a messaging app, is an app that allows the sending and receiving of money through WeChat Pay. Payments can be made both inside and outside China, whether or not you're a citizen of the country, to individuals and businesses.

Information about WeChat 8.0.57

Package Name com.tencent.mm
License Free
Op. System Android
Category Utilities
Language English
19 more
Author Tencent
Downloads 25,194,247
Date Mar 20, 2025
Content Rating +3
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Older versions

xapk 8.0.57 Android + 7.0 Apr 2, 2025
xapk 8.0.56 Android + 7.0 Mar 29, 2025
xapk 8.0.56 Android + 7.0 Feb 28, 2025
xapk 8.0.56 Android + 7.0 Feb 17, 2025
xapk 8.0.56 Android + 7.0 Feb 16, 2025
apk 8.0.55 Android + 6.0 Dec 16, 2024
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hotpinkpine78722
6 days ago

I like WeChat

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angryorangeacacia48775
1 week ago

good

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moderngreenpine36934
2 weeks ago

very good app

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sillyblackdonkey48461
3 weeks ago

I love WeChat

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bravepurplemosquito17986
3 weeks ago

Very good app

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elegantwhitecrab30853
4 weeks ago

The new version does not work with me

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