Windows Phone

Back in 2012, I shared a surprising twist: WhatsApp had mysteriously vanished from the Windows Phone Marketplace. It was one of those “wait… what?” moments that loyal fans of Microsoft’s mobile ecosystem will never forget.

Luckily, the messenger made a comeback not long after, allowing Windows Phone users to continue chatting and sharing their lives. But now, in July 2019, the writing is officially on the wall. And this time, it’s permanent.

If you’re among the growing number of people who rely on WhatsApp for quick, free cross-platform messaging, you might’ve noticed something strange in the Windows Phone world. Seemingly out of nowhere, WhatsApp has vanished from the Windows Phone Marketplace.