# WhatsApp

Russia has blocked WhatsApp, citing non-compliance with local laws, as it pushes a state-controlled app. This move restricts international communications for millions of users.

### About WhatsApp
WhatsApp is a globally popular messaging and voice-over-IP service owned by Meta Platforms.  

### Insights
- WhatsApp creators is up 19.57% from the previous month.
- WhatsApp engagements is up 87.41% from the previous week.
- WhatsApp posts created is up 36.84% from the previous month.
- WhatsApp Creators hit a 52-Week high of [------] for the day
- WhatsApp Creators hit an all time of [------] for the day
- WhatsApp Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [------] for the day
- WhatsApp Mentions hit an all time of [------] for the day

### Engagements: [-----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:whatsapp/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whatsapp/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----------]  
Daily Average: [-----------]  
[--] Week: [-------------] +87%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -32%  
[--] Months: [--------------] -2.90%  
[--] Year: [---------------] +192%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-08  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: [------]
YouTube: [-----------]
TikTok: [----------]
Instagram: [---------]
Reddit: [------]
X: [----------]

  
  
### Mentions: [------] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:whatsapp/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whatsapp/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [-------] -2%  
[--] Month: [-------] +33%  
[--] Months: [---------] +28%  
[--] Year: [---------] +123%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-14  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-02-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: [--]
YouTube: [------]
TikTok: [-----]
Instagram: [-----]
Reddit: [---]
X: [------]

  
  
### Creators: [------] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:whatsapp/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whatsapp/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning WhatsApp in the last [--] hours which is down 5.20% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
[--] Week: [------] +19%  
[--] Month: [-------] +20%  
[--] Months: [-------] +17%  
[--] Year: [---------] +28%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-14  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-02-17  

The most influential creators that mention WhatsApp in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                            | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                            | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                     | [--]    | [----------] | [-----] | [-----------] |
| [@iamneetubisht](/creator/youtube/iamneetubisht)                   | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [----------]  |
| [@desifoodcaughtoncamera](/creator/youtube/desifoodcaughtoncamera) | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [----------]  |
| [@Priyal_Kukreja](/creator/youtube/Priyal_Kukreja)                 | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@letsromantic](/creator/youtube/letsromantic)                     | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@vexd_lyrics](/creator/youtube/vexd_lyrics)                       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@kingkhan](/creator/youtube/kingkhan)                             | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@sk_status_xt](/creator/youtube/sk_status_xt)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@jobanxeditz](/creator/youtube/jobanxeditz)                       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@princebeat](/creator/youtube/princebeat)                         | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |

[View More](/list/creators/whatsapp/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 84%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:whatsapp/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whatsapp/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 84%  
Daily Average: 87%  
[--] Week: 81% -4%  
[--] Month: 71% -13%  
[--] Months: 71% -15%  
[--] Year: 71% -16%  
1-Year High: 93% on 2025-04-06  
1-Year Low: 66% on 2025-03-01  

Most Supportive Themes:
- AI and Automation: (30%) Users are exploring how AI and automation can be integrated into daily life and business operations, with a focus on efficiency and new capabilities.
- Community Building and Networking: (25%) Individuals are using the platform to create and join communities, fostering connections, sharing information, and seeking support.
- Business and E-commerce: (20%) Businesses are leveraging the platform for customer service, sales, marketing, and order placement, indicating its role in commercial activities.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Privacy and Security Concerns: (15%) There are ongoing discussions and concerns regarding the privacy and security of user data and message encryption.
- Regulatory and Legal Issues: (10%) The platform faces scrutiny from regulatory bodies regarding antitrust rules and data handling practices.
  

### Top WhatsApp News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"WhatsApp & YouTube Blocked In Russia Telegram Throttled As State "Super-App" Falters ZeroHedge ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline the survival rate for everyone drops to zero"  
[News Link](https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/whatsapp-youtube-blocked-russia-telegram-throttled-state-super-app-falters) [@zerohedge](/creator/x/zerohedge) 2026-02-14T03:10Z 2.5M followers, 36.9K engagements


"7 hidden WhatsApp settings you never knew existed and why you need to use them TechRadar You can power up WhatsApp by adjusting a few hidden settings here are [--] of the best changes to make"  
[News Link](https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/7-hidden-whatsapp-settings-you-never-knew-existed-and-why-you-need-to-use-them) [@mattswider](/creator/x/mattswider) 2026-02-13T18:44Z 781.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Russia is using DNS and DPI to block YouTube Telegram and WhatsApp while pushing state-controlled MAX as alternative TechRadar VPNs are the only way Russians can access the platforms — for now"  
[News Link](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/russia-is-using-dns-and-dpi-to-block-youtube-telegram-and-whatsapp-while-pushing-state-controlled-max-as-alternative) [@mattswider](/creator/x/mattswider) 2026-02-13T16:29Z 781.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Russia Blocks WhatsApp Facebook and Instagram Access Social Media Today Russian authorities are pushing users towards the government-owned Max app instead"  
[News Link](https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/russia-blocks-whatsapp-facebook-and-instagram-access/812128/) [@socialmedia2day](/creator/x/socialmedia2day) 2026-02-13T14:45Z 829.9K followers, [---] engagements



### Top WhatsApp Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"I posted you already. Check WhatsApp. Them never post me oooo Them never post me oooo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/2022607270719181196) [@it_Rutie](/creator/x/it_Rutie) 2026-02-14T09:42Z 329.7K followers, 81.9K engagements


"Your order is confusing. Even me I don't understand. It is not the person's fault. Dear Olaiya I ended up not ordering your food today due to frustration. I consider myself a patient person. You came highly recommended so Ill be back. By then please let it be another person on the other end of this WhatsApp chat. https://t.co/NL1OrmtSQK Dear Olaiya I ended up not ordering your food today due to frustration. I consider myself a patient person. You came highly recommended so Ill be back. By then please let it be another person on the other end of this WhatsApp chat. https://t.co/NL1OrmtSQK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Wizarab10/status/2022580448644243925) [@Wizarab10](/creator/x/Wizarab10) 2026-02-14T07:55Z 776.5K followers, 104.9K engagements


"Kasat Reskrim Polres Demak Iptu Anggah Mardwi Pitriyono menyebut tangkapan layar itu diunggah beberapa hari sebelum kejadian. Dalam tangkapan layar itu tertulis beberapa kata kasar. "Screenshot itu adalah chat dari ibunya ke korban dan diunggah oleh korban di WhatsApp beberapa hari sebelum peristiwa gant*ng d*ri" kata Anggah. Anggah juga menyebut korban sempat menulis kalimat di foto tersebut yakni 'Di balik tawa gua disisi lain aku juga cape'. - Selengkapnya kunjungi website dengan klik link di bio atau download aplikasi di AppStore dan Google Play Store. #inilahNews #Demak #Inilahcom"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@inilahcom/video/7606615608632806676) [@inilahcom](/creator/tiktok/inilahcom) 2026-02-14T07:13Z 6.6M followers, 4.4M engagements


"O #MinistriodaSade cassou a aposentadoria do #mdico Domingos Quintella de Paola de [--] anos por improbidade administrativa. O cirurgio plstico enviou mensagem de WhatsApp para um jovem que participava de um programa de residncia coordenado pelo governo federal para tentar faz-lo desistir da vaga. Domingos queria que a vaga acabasse preenchida pelo prprio filho que tambm concorreu no curso.#colunapaulocappelli ➡ Veja mais no vdeo com o colunista Paulo Cappelli 🤳 Metrpoles"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@metropolesoficial/video/7606514505937423624) [@metropolesoficial](/creator/tiktok/metropolesoficial) 2026-02-14T00:41Z 14.3M followers, 125.5K engagements

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