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WhatsApp Web

Desktop messaging for WhatsApp, letting you send and receive messages and files from your computer.

INSTALL PWA

Install WhatsApp Web

For security, Safari only installs a PWA from its own website. Open the app first, then finish in Safari:

  1. Open the app using the button below.
  2. Use your browser’s Install app command in the address bar or menu.
  3. Confirm the installation.
Open app to install
Open siteOpen manifest
APP OVERVIEW

What is WhatsApp Web and who is it for?

WhatsApp Web brings the messaging service to the desktop, so conversations can be handled from a computer rather than a phone. It supports sending and receiving messages and files, and the service is free to use. It is aimed at people who already use WhatsApp and want to keep up with chats while working at a desktop. Logging in connects the browser to the account, and the app can run in its own standalone window with a custom launch behavior.

Desktop messaging for WhatsApp, letting you send and receive messages and files from your computer.

What you can do

  • Send and receive messages from a desktop browser.
  • Share files within conversations.
  • Run the service in a standalone app window.
  • Use a custom launch behavior when opening the app.
Publisher / site
web.whatsapp.com
Category
Social
Platforms
iOS, Android, Desktop
Languages detected
en
BEST FOR

Decide whether WhatsApp Web fits your needs.

Useful for

  • Send and receive messages from a desktop browser.
  • Share files within conversations.
  • Run the service in a standalone app window.
  • Use a custom launch behavior when opening the app.

Before you choose

  • Free pricing
  • Available on iOS, Android, Desktop
  • Offline behaviour is not verified by the current source scan.
  • The publisher does not declare install screenshots in the current manifest.
INSTALL GUIDE

Install WhatsApp Web from its official site.

  1. 1
    Open the official web app

    Use the Open site button above in a current version of Chrome, Edge or Safari.

  2. 2
    Choose the browser install action

    Select Install app, or use Add to Home Screen from the browser share or main menu.

  3. 3
    Confirm and launch

    The installed app opens from the device launcher. Browser and platform support can vary.

PWA AUDIT

How well does WhatsApp Web work as an installed app?

The product overview above helps you choose the service. This independent technical section checks its install experience, browser integration and current PWA signals.

CAPABILITY REPORT

Detected web app capabilities.

DeclaredDetectedVerifiedNot found
declared
Standalone app window

Requests the “standalone” display mode when launched.

experience
not found
Advanced window modes

Declares preferred window modes beyond the basic display setting.

experience
not found
Preferred orientation

Requests a preferred device orientation.

experience
declared
Custom launch behavior

Launch client mode: focus-existing.

experience
not found
Service worker

Uses a service worker for app lifecycle or offline features.

experience
not found
App shortcuts

Offers quick actions from the installed app icon.

integration
not found
Share target

Can receive content from the operating system share sheet.

integration
not found
File handlers

Can register supported file types with the operating system.

integration
not found
Protocol handlers

Can open supported custom link protocols.

integration
declared
Related native app

2 related platform apps are declared.

integration
not found
Install previews

Provides screenshots for richer installation prompts.

presentation
declared
Adaptive Android icon

A maskable icon can fill different launcher icon shapes.

presentation
not found
Monochrome icon

Provides a themed single-color icon for supported surfaces.

presentation
APP IDENTITYComputed from start URLhttps://web.whatsapp.com/
LAUNCH SCOPEstandalone display modehttps://web.whatsapp.com/
Secure contextHTTPSpass
Web app manifestValid JSONpass
App nameDeclaredpass
Start URLDeclaredpass
App display modestandalonepass
Large app icon512px icon foundpass
Adaptive app iconMaskable icon declaredpass
Install previewsNo install screenshots declaredwarn
Service workerNeeds a browser runtime checkwarn
TECHNICAL NOTES
  • Offline behaviour is not verified by the current source scan.
  • The publisher does not declare install screenshots in the current manifest.
  • The installed identity is derived from the start URL instead of an explicit manifest ID.
Works on
iOS · Android · Desktop
OFFICIAL LINKS

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