As of early 2025, WhatsApp requires Android 5.0+ , but newer versions may drop support for 6.0 soon. Always check the Play Store.
– The official WhatsApp download is from Google Play Store , WhatsApp official website , or APK mirrors (like APKMirror). Unofficial links may be unsafe. android 23 6 whatsapp download link
Even if "2.23.6" is exactly what you searched for, installing it is a terrible idea. Here is why: Android 23
Scam sites use fake version numbers to trick users into downloading malware. Never download APKs from unknown sources. WhatsApp stopped supporting Android 6