
This means that users cannot flag inappropriate messages to alert WhatsApp to the problem, though they may screenshot the message and share it with the company. Rather, it is considered “dark social” - social sharing that is not measured by web analytics platforms. WhatsApp is not considered to be a typical type of social media, since the platform is not public. This is primarily because parents tend to be more familiar with basic texting than newer applications like WhatsApp. Younger WhatsApp users prefer to use the application rather than their phone’s native texting because it allows them more privacy and freedom, or so they believe. Users must be 13 to use WhatsApp, but if they’re still under 18, them the parents should activate the WhatsApp parental control feature. WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world and is available internationally, with over a billion users worldwide. Users can access the app through mobile devices and desktop computers - all they need is a cell phone number. It allows users to send unlimited text messages, voice messages, and video calls, as well as images, documents, and other media to other WhatsApp users around the world.

WhatsApp is a free messaging system currently owned by Facebook.
