https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ Whatsapp distribute the apk directly from their site if you want it, and have done for year

https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ https://www.whatsapp.com/android/ Whatsapp distribute the apk directly from their site if you want it, and have done for years. My MiL uses it on a 2013 Nexus7 as she doesn't want a smartphone (even though they say tablets aren't supported)