Alternatively, you can try downloading WhatsApp 2.3.6 from websites that host older iOS app versions, such as iMazing or IPA Library. However, be aware that downloading apps from these sources may pose security risks.
If you used WhatsApp 2.3.6 on your Apple ID back in 2013 , it might appear in your purchase history. On a very old device running iOS 6, you could go to App Store → Updates → Purchased → search for WhatsApp. Sometimes Apple allows you to download the last compatible version. However:
Do you have an old iPhone running iOS 6 with WhatsApp 2.3.6 still installed? Share a screenshot in the comments—we’d love to see it!
Despite the impossibility, searches persist. Here are the common reasons:
As of April 2026, downloading for iOS is not recommended or officially possible . This specific version is extremely old (dating back to roughly 2012) and is no longer supported by Meta or Apple.