About WeChat
WeChat is a communication app published by the developer WeChat, identified by the package name com.tencent.mm. It is distributed as a single installable build for Android devices, and this listing describes the current release along with its device requirements and storage footprint.
Package and Developer Identity The application is delivered under the identifier com.tencent.mm, which is what your device uses to recognize an update over an existing installation. The listed developer is WeChat itself, so the naming across the package and the publisher record stays consistent.
Current Version and Release The latest build offered here is 8.0.72, dated 2026-09-22. Checking this version string after installing is the simplest way to confirm that your copy matches the release described on this page.
Device and Storage Requirements The build requires Android 7.0 or newer, so handsets running that release or later releases are the intended targets. It also occupies 299.5 MB, a size worth confirming against your available free space before you begin, since installation and first-run data can demand more room than the package alone.
Listing Details to Note The category for this app is communication, placing it alongside messaging and contact tools. The content rating for this listing is unknown, and no file type or additional tag information has been supplied, so refer to the values given here for installation planning.
APK Information
- Version
- 8.0.72
- Size
- 299.5 MB
- Android
- 7.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026
- Package
- com.tencent.mm
- Developer
Features
Communication
Package com.tencent.mm
Version 8.0.72
299.5 MB size
Frequently Asked Questions
Which version of WeChat does this listing provide?
The current build listed is version 8.0.72, released on 2026-09-22. After installing, you can compare the version shown in the app's own information screen against 8.0.72 to confirm you are running the release described on this page.
Will the app run on my device?
The build requires Android 7.0 or newer. Devices running that release or any later release are the intended target. If your phone is older than the required version, the package will not install, so check your system version before starting the installation.
How much storage should I keep free?
The package itself is 299.5 MB. Make sure you have at least that much free space, and ideally more, since unpacking the install and any data created during first use can temporarily need additional room on your device.
What is the package name of the app?
The package is com.tencent.mm. This identifier is what Android uses to track the app, so it matters when you are confirming an existing installation, restoring from a backup, or checking whether an update will apply over what you already have installed.
What category does this app belong to and what is its content rating?
The app is filed under the communication category, alongside messaging and contact tools. The content rating for this listing is unknown, and no tags or file type are provided, so no further guidance on age suitability is available from these facts.
