A Tour of WeChat - China's Super-App (2020 version - not most up-to-date)

[@NotNowLater]

WeChat might have started as a Chat program but it looks like it developed into framework app that can host micro-apps and it looks like it does in a powerful way that's very useful.

[@ObaidahNaseer]

and equally dangerous too

[@NotNowLater]

@@ObaidahNaseer Anything useful is also potentially dangerous

[@miso1995srb]

At 12:42 we see how he "installs" micro-app, but I think this is just a web page and WeChat has browser functionality... lol

[@hongchen6621]

@@ObaidahNaseeris it? Everyone in China uses it, so if it’s dangerous I don’t think ppl will use it

[@Brisius]

Very helpful, was always wondering what the deal about we chat is, especially now where Musk thinks of creating a copy in the western world.

[@realestateinvestordiyer8149]

exactly the reason why im here

[@faustineabraham4407]

hello ! As tu réussi depuis ? Si oui serait-il possible de m’accepter sur l’application à l’aide de mon QR Code ? Ça me permet de valider mon inscription. Merci ;)

[@LivesYossarian]

I've thought the same thing but it seems to me that FB Messenger is in poll position for this kind of development.

[@carbonicoyster5907]

Great insight into our dystopian future. Thanks

[@stevejackson7760]

Where are you originally from?..

[@carbonicoyster5907]

@@stevejackson7760 United Kingdom

[@stevejackson7760]

@@carbonicoyster5907 Would you love to get any information on the tour of WeChat?

[@Sphere-Friend]

The NSA already does similar "dystopian" things like this, but no one bats an eye because they are American.

[@Sphere-Friend]

@@cradl3d Lol! Are you thick? What does that have to do with cyber security?

[@jamierudberg4843]

Canadian here! Been on this app since 2014 and its defiantly a must have in China! Nothing else still dares to compare!!

[@augustosoares9678]

I wish we had something so complete and diverse like WeChat in North America. It’s like having multiple apps in a single application. Great video

[@FLcoach7873]

We do. It’s called Gossip Depot. It’s the same thing. 300 brands are using it

[@stevejackson7760]

Hello Augusto Soares

[@JefferyEpstien911]

we chat is literally a surveillance app

[@mightyalex2481]

@@JefferyEpstien911 no it’s not, you have no evidence first of all, and if you think it is then all I can say is that you should go check your brain.

[@mightyalex2481]

@@JefferyEpstien911 I use wechat, it’s a combination of face time, call, chatting online, paying, mini games, channels, and articles.

[@thevoid5503]

I think we could do with a similar system here in Europe. But without corporate of government snooping and endorsing freedom of speech. It should be created as a kind of public service paid for by us as taxpayers. That means you could get rid of a ton of other, foreign owned apps. There should also be a desktop version so you can sync between platforms.

[@gloriataro3509]

That is becoz Wechat corporation has to follow the gov regulation about national security and no speech about dividing the country, which is reasonable in every country.

[@junedatol]

That’s why use Whatsapp

[@thevoid5503]

@@junedatol Whatsapp is American.

[@lollymanna]

American cooperations like facebook own europe. Europe doesn't have their own internet companies.

[@thevoid5503]

@@lollymanna We need to work on that. We have the know-how.

[@abrahamlincolnramlochan9787]

Hi,a full walk through just after downloading wechat app how you sign in or log in,scanning the QR code and everything that you do until you actually start using the app.thanks a mil.

[@KageManTV]

This was really cool thank you for posting this!

[@warrentoles3127]

Tell Your wife your not supposed to open the red packet right away lololol.

[@bungus49]

lmao he seemed a bit disappointed

[@notayoutubechannel3635]

1:00 you definitely predicted what Elon wanted from blue tick users. 🙏

[@kevindie]

*_This is what Twitter will become under Musk._*

[@DailyOrah]

Literally why I searched this video..

[@n00n1n]

Wtf are you talking about? That was a rhetorical question.

[@DevanK-rg3td]

He fuckin wishes

[@amanjitduggalcanada]

Tonight twitter will become x super app

[@jdubz33]

I don’t see it catching on in the West

[@theworthyman3708]

this info is very helpful but I actually don't know whether my we chat is fully verified because it has a different interface ama in Canada can I get someone to verify me please

[@admiralking]

Excellent overview! Thank you for your efforts.

[@yungjayshark8610]

Please can you help me to verify my wechat account?

[@thelias91]

can you talk about map apps in china ? how to search for restaurants/hotels, how to find the route to a place etc…

[@TaitLawton]

I would like to. I use Baidu Maps when in China.

[@QuangLe-pn4xz]

The best thing about this KN episode was how diverse it was. You had a Mexican chef cooking Chinese food in an Italian restaurant.

[@yungjayshark8610]

Please can you help me to verify my wechat account?

[@cherubin7th]

I don't understand. What is the advantage of having to one an app to access your apps, instead of having this apps directly on your phone? I mean sure the mini programs install faster, but I don't see why Andoid/ios couldn't be just as simple. There is no technical reason to have apps inside an app.

[@TaitLawton]

Sometimes it's more convenient. It's hard to describe, but WeChat has a different feel to it. It kind-of guides you to be a more focused person while using it. But there are way too many restaurant mini-apps, and they can be annoying. I still use like 8 chat apps besides WeChat though, but most Chinese people will be like "nah, no way I need another chat app."

[@MelonLight222]

I'd rather my phone has one app that does all then 100 apps that each does a single thing

[@samrothstein2503]

Thanks a lot for the valuable content, good sir. I have a question. Can video content makers monetize their content in WeChat "Channels" section somehow? And if yes, then how does it work?

[@TaitLawton]

I don't believe there's a monetization feature like on KZbin. But popular creators will charge companies to feature their products. They call this "KOL" (key opinion leader) marketing.

[@samrothstein2503]

@@TaitLawton thank you

[@elisatakahashi7652]

Hello! We are going to China in 2 weeks! Do you know how can I enable the "wechat pay services" tab in the "Me" menu?

[@TaitLawton]

Were you able to figure it out? I enabled mine so long ago that the process must be different now. Sorry. I did hear that WeChat supports connections with foreign cards now.

[@TaitLawton]

Were you able to figure it out? I enabled mine so long ago that the process must be different now. Sorry. I did hear that WeChat supports connections with foreign cards now.

[@nippongo1]

where can i buy a book with all written and pronounced chinese characters?

[@rabbitazteca23]

What a beautiful app. I have tens of apps on my phones just to access certain mobile services of other companies. With WeChat, all I need is one app!

[@Gebri3l]

All the governments needs is one app too

[@JeremyDeBose]

I think once Apple creates a social network and search engine(assuming they don’t get sued for it), and once App Clips takes off, we’ll have something similar in the US on our iPhones.

[@lollymanna]

Lol

[@Drannn54]

You have Google which is American, and Apple is not a software oriented company, but it's hardware based company, before writing bullshit think twice

[@lollymanna]

@@Drannn54 I agree with you. App clips has been around for several years. Nobody uses it. It is not as intuitive as Wechat mini programs. Apple creating a social network? Google tried that and failed already with Google plus Facebook already exists outside china. And apple is not beating Google in search outside china Wechat is a completely different beast that no one outside china or even inside china can emulate. Wechat is deeply integrated into the physical world in china. There is nothing like it, not even Line in Japan. And you are right, apple is hardware oriented.

[@JeremyDeBose]

@@Drannn54 😂 now that's a BS statement if I've ever seen one.

[@Drannn54]

@@JeremyDeBose I am telling you facts

[@ผศ.ดร.รัตนาเวทย์ประสิทธิ์]

Thank you so much. Easy to follow. Very helpful.

[@csuklashablaty671]

we can still see you which buttons you press when paying.

[@TaitLawton]

Thanks. I have a different code than the one in the video.

[@shockafter7]

WeChat may as well just make their own smartphone.

[@altonlynch5464]

Does it translate to English for you? Does it have an English version?

[@lq9567]

Yes

[@BartKranker]

Ich habe dich schon lange verfolgt, sehr informative Inhalte .

[@amtopmlover14]

Hi! My WeChat open but pblm my nearby people's message don't reply Please help me

[@8342046]

Just starting with wee chat. Is there a marketting package for small business?

[@TaitLawton]

What kind of package? WeChat offers Official Accounts, advertising.

[@jscr_]

I want to install WeChat but I have to get someone to scan my QR code, could you scan mine?

[@AnimeWorld-y3p]

Is wechat used good?

[@1000sieverts]

Great video sir :) New subscriber of yours

[@sameermohammed2630]

@Aman Garg can you verify my wechat account?

[@1000sieverts]

@@sameermohammed2630 lmao I don't uss wechat😁

[@raibk21]

Interesting content, could you perhaps elaborate a bit more on what a "service account" is capable of doing? I understand that the subscription account more appropriate for content-heavy brands, so what kinds of features the service account has?

[@TaitLawton]

Good idea. We'll probably make a new video about that soon.

[@TaitLawton]

We published a related video if you wanted to check: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHvPp3ujptqegKM

[@alecgarewagarewa5690]

expat survival I mistakenly check my wechat pay region from china mainland to South Africa how can I reverse it? Now it even changed from showing Chinese yuan to South African money

[@nialltwomey9718]

Excellent video, thank you. Fascinating view of the wechat ecosystem

[@patkorie]

Nice videos. Tait, please can I reach out to you directly since you are in Canada? I have some very important to discuss with you in terms of technology. Thank you.

[@TaitLawton]

Sure. Contact info on the website NanjingMarketingGroup.com.

[@czechultimatestyle]

2 years later and i cant verify myself on wechat :/ and cant dream of ever finding out why exactly, since wechats support speaks chinese only.... Each time im finishing the personal and then adding bank card it tells me country is not supported which is weird as on their website i see czech and serbia are supported (czech living in Serbia) Its pity as i want to be able to pay for some tencent services but cant...

[@liamgrey20]

Can you scan my wechat qr code?

[@liamgrey20]

@@fredflintstone1162 can you scan my qr code?

There are videos about people telling that government deducts money for fines directly from the app 🙄. Is that in practice?

[@sangjvxia]

假的

[@blzt3206]

What's your favourite dimsum restaurant in Edmonton?

[@TaitLawton]

Family and I go to one called "Jumbo Dim Sum". It's closed during COVID, but hopefully it reopens.

[@garlandstrife]

I can't sign up for WeChat. It always says my number is ‘incorrect’.

[@TaitLawton]

Which country is your phone number from? Are you in that country now? I plan on making a video about WeChat setup right away.

[@garlandstrife]

@@TaitLawton I'm in Mexico with a Mexican number, AFAIK Mexico isn't banned. I've tried to sign up countless times, it always gives me the “Incorrect number” error. I'm starting to believe I must be shadowbanned or something. Maybe they profiled me before I even signed up. I have to try with a new number to see if it works.

[@UTTOOLS3507]

Dear, friend Do you know any information about wechat company address.i have login problem

[@amanciodoho7334]

Thank you. Excellent information

[@gunamahimahi7100]

Would you have this app link ?

[@djaysse]

Great job, thanks a lot for sharing! I wonder if after 2 years (since you that video was posted) there is lot of changes? I heard wechat turn to push short video form as well 🧐

[@TaitLawton]

Not a whole lot about the core features that I showed, but there are a bunch of minor changes.

[@auberninja5090]

I've heard from someone that this social media doesn't have any ads in it, is this true?

[@TaitLawton]

There are ads, but relatively few. Tencent makes most of it's money from gaming and other things. There's also very little spam from brands that you follow on there. They can't DM you to death. There is spam shared by friends though.

[@auberninja5090]

@@TaitLawton Thanks

[@yungjayshark8610]

@@TaitLawton please can you help me to scan my wechat account

[@aidenmorris9855]

I come from China, you actually blocked the QR code, but your ID can also be added without blocking.

[@adamsaron033]

Hello can you add me to wechat students groups?

[@laoo]

with the miniprograms being a thing, im surprised there isnt just a wechat os, like ditching android & ios and straight up the entire os is just wechat and the apps you can get are miniprograms, that might be big in china but im not 100% sure, its also still good to have other options so android would probably be the best still, but im surprised tencent hasnt made that yet

[@enryhen6859]

I knew that tencent made an os, but it was just not popular at all even in China. Not that it sucks, but more about people's willingness to switch to tencent's os

[@MichelleLove-cn1ly]

Wechat doesnt work in the UK. So frustrating. We cant register for a account. I tried hundrest of times.

[@Wherefootballsmile]

Hi, how are you?

[@neelshah8143]

I am not able to create account from tried support nothing works

[@yuyi4339]

How to blur the background while having a videocall?

[@Schniebel89]

Except for the easy payment I don't see anything that they do better than other apps. sure I may have to have more apps installed but its maybe 1 more click and at least I'm more in controll of who sees what parts of my data.

[@lollymanna]

Lol

[@dianelee3302]

we chat added contact text clipping how do i delete please help

[@grenzenlos7569]

Tried going to a wechat mini program. But I dont understand chinese. Is it possible to get an english version of it?

[@TaitLawton]

Yes, there is an English WeChat version, you can delete the current one and download the English version.

[@srkitchen1872]

I am having really difficult to chat with my friend in china.I tried to upload wechat but did not success.Please help me

[@mind-of-neo]

damn.. it sounds like its not even possible to live in china without being within that wechat or alibaba ecosystem, or to do so without being tracked in the system everywhere you go..

[@junedatol]

Yeah China is actually very strict and banned lots of social media and honestly I feel bad for people who actually lives there although I thought of wanting to live there due to its history but then I thought about it of how Strict they really are not even having any rights or freedom.

[@teacherrobin3192]

@@junedatol It is why I won't teach physically there. The people are beautiful there. The technology far too ahead of the leadership's spirituality. IMHO.

[@Hammad-malik110]

hey sir can u please make a new version of this video to understand what they did in 2022 to wechatt thanks

[@TaitLawton]

It's a good idea. Is there anything in particular you want to know about?

[@joshuasims5421]

Thanks! This was very informative and helpful.

[@Galaxy_World]

Ur welcome

[@JasonWebster-m6b]

Awesome video

[@christy8693]

How do you add a little description or bio on me page ? Under our names ?

[@Gigastorz]

Definitely under rated video on youtube.

[@TaitLawton]

We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Thank you. Helpful.

[@HH-ow7tz]

Fantastic video, you did a great job

[@TaitLawton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Justfollowyar]

im from India can i login in we chat

[@TaitLawton]

It's possible but could be hard. I heard you'll need a VPN, and you'll need to download the .apk file from somewhere other than Google Play. Plus you'll need a phone number that isn't from India. (All secondhand knowledge, we don't have anybody in India to actually test.)

[@Justfollowyar]

@@TaitLawton can you help me doing it

[@marynyambura4622]

Hi, Did you get help? If you did please connect me to who assisted you. I also need to get an account.

[@ranatahudson8091]

I need to get wechat for my device help please

[@imtiazahmedqazi169]

How can we add money in wallet?

[@TaitLawton]

From a Chinese bank account you connect to WeChat. Or by receiving money from somebody else. Perhaps it connects to banks in other countries too, I'm not sure.

[@HiChinachannel]

Yes agree do you like WeChat😜?

[@selinachen4067]

brother can you help me . in my we chat i can't see people's nearby option.can you solve my problem.thanks brother

[@trackwalkerfilms]

Apple is trying to emulate this now.

[@GG-zv9ku]

seem like we have all that here but by different apps instead of just one.

[@fantasyrookie8757]

Thanks for posting this, very informative!

[@CRiver396]

You didn't show us everything

[@Luka-zt4ju]

How many 17 or younger chinese do you know actually?

[@TaitLawton]

A handful - family in China and kids' friends in China and Canada. My team also comes in contact with thousands via our marketing campaigns for private high schools. Why do you ask?

[@Luka-zt4ju]

@@TaitLawton interesting 🤔 *calls FBI*

[@gizelop8481]

Good video, never used it, have hard time getting a subscription

[@forgottensongs1358]

Hello! Does anyone know how to enable the Top Stories and Channels function on WeChat? I cannot find it anywhere

[@shirleychen6052]

We can use status function, first choose status the upload a video and write some words, this is the function same as top stories. And what kind of channels you mean?

[@forgottensongs1358]

@@shirleychen6052 Thank you so much for your help, The channels is a new instagram,tiktok like function in WeChat.

[@shirleychen6052]

@@forgottensongs1358 You need click discover page then click channels.

[@forgottensongs1358]

@@shirleychen6052 yeaahh thats the problem, the function doesnt appear there for me

[@shirleychen6052]

@@forgottensongs1358 what's the version is your WeChat do you update it? you use ios or android?

[@PannzorYT]

So im in Sweden and i have a friend in China and that person can't find me by my wechat ID. Anyone knows why?

[@jasonzhu9612]

Hell know,可能被中国防火墙封了，lol

[@PannzorYT]

@@jasonzhu9612 huh?

[@jasonzhu9612]

@@PannzorYT 用谷歌翻译啊，老外。全世界都在说中国话。

[@tony.l2030]

​@@jasonzhu9612 😅

[@box.NaXu.loldog]

wechat 有上亿个功能，这就是我们怎么解决疫情的。

[@manuelazac]

Thank you 😊😊

[@Kimjongun19841]

here in True Korea we really like the Chinese surveillance system

[@1000sieverts]

You can make video on best apps dor rooted phones

[@owen45b1]

Does any friend can help me pass the confirm process? it need a user's help who already in ...

[@waheedmaitlo5838]

Help me anyone I m stuck in QR CODE or anyone scan my qr code so that I can create wechat account help please

[@pvcvalley]

wish it was more popular here in the west.

[@mohandhossam903]

I want to singup but I must to have a friend pls can you help me🥺🥺

[@jasonzhu9612]

give me id i am from china 😏

[@walking-tonight]

If you are a Bank of America. You pay 6.44 RMB in China. One dollar will be deducted from your bank.

[@ThePotatoSauce70]

This app got more rules than North Korea.

[@MLbbSecure]

Will your friend know your wechat number ?

[@parsarooshanbin4900]

Thanks

[@giggleswithteshanaandbrihanna]

When will WhatsApp be like this 😢

[@anthonytsui7821]

Thanks you

[@David-DK-Kerr]

Checked this out because this is the direction Elon says he wants to take @twitter

[@arjaybiol2552]

I need help creating acc in we chat

[@johnathanjacksonville712]

I can help you

[@user-lv3wv6yc8k]

User more than message app in iPhone wow

[@b.sharp.]

Literally just Twitter fr

[@stew6662]

“Jack of all, Master of None”

[@Gogendantess]

though oftentimes better than master of one. - full quote

[@papinbala]

so this is like telegram

[@TaitLawton]

No. Telegram is trying to be like WeChat. Haha.

[@nova_steric1749]

This app looks like a mess. The UI management Is terrible. There are a lot of features all hoarded into the same place.

[@samil1522]

Chat up 👆👆 if u un iG??? Thanks for watching! 🙏 Don't forget to subscribe and also chat us up for any technical support, request or enquiry. We'll attend to you at anytime.

[@lollymanna]

Looks like you,re blind or something. The UI is very clean. Now facebook, that is a mess. Instagram is even worse. Facebook slaps a desktop app on mobile. Wechat on the other hand has a very mobile UI. Wechat has a lot of functionality but is not cluttered like facebook.

[@nova_steric1749]

@@lollymanna +50 social credit

[@lollymanna]

KZbin deleting comments. Nice

[@nova_steric1749]

@@lollymanna ?

[@KevinGeneFeldman]

my man gave his wife $8 for her birthday.

[@neelshah8143]

Can any one scan my QR code for WeChat

[@michaelscofield2652]

Guess you should change your pin if you haven’t already

[@TaitLawton]

Thanks. Yep, changed it. :)

[@siamllc]

Twitter will turn into this

[@mrtjones5466]

I think that's what Elon wants to do with Twitter

[@gerardalfil]

Interesting