. WhatsApp officially ended support for Android KitKat (4.4) on January 1, 2025, to focus on newer security standards and features like Meta AI. Current Compatibility Status Official Support: January 1, 2025 Minimum Requirement: You now need at least Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher to run the app. Upcoming Change: September 8, 2026 , the minimum requirement will increase again to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) WhatsApp Help Center Why Support Was Dropped About supported devices | WhatsApp Help Center
Starting , WhatsApp will further increase its minimum requirement to Android 6.0 or newer . Official Compatibility Status
Official support for WhatsApp on Android version 4.4.2 (KitKat) has ended. Since , WhatsApp requires Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer to function. Current Status of WhatsApp on Android 4.4.2