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title: Install WhatsApp for Linux on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of WhatsApp for Linux for on elementary OS - WhatsApp
  Web desktop client for Linux
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/whats-tux/elementary
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# Install WhatsApp for Linux on **elementary OS**

# WhatsApp for Linux (whats-tux)

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/whats-tux/elementary#install)

#### WhatsApp Web desktop client for Linux

**An elegant, open-source desktop client that elevates your WhatsApp Web experience on Linux with seamless system integration and power-user features.**

### 🌟 Key Features

* **System Tray Support**
  Run quietly in the background with custom indicators and quick actions.
* **Native Notifications**
  Receive instant desktop alerts with quick reply actions and message preview.
* **Multi-Account Windows**
  Manage multiple phone numbers simultaneously in separate windows.
* **Linux Screen Sharing**
  Enjoy reliable, hassle-free sharing fully compatible with Linux via PipeWire.
* **Lightweight Performance**
  Optimized resource usage compared to standard browser tabs.

### 🎨 UI/UX Improvements

* **Dark Mode Toggle** - Automatic system theme detection with manual override (Auto/Light/Dark)
* **Compact Mode** - Smaller UI elements optimized for laptop users
* **Spell Checker** - Multi-language support including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian
* **Beautiful Settings UI** - Easy-to-use settings panel with real-time updates

### 🔔 Enhanced Notifications

* **Notification Actions** - Quick reply and mark as read buttons in notifications
* **Message Preview** - Show message content in notifications (toggleable)
* **Do Not Disturb Mode** - Mute notifications during specific hours
* **Smart DND** - Automatically suppress notifications during configured quiet hours

### ⚡ Advanced Features

* **Message Search** - Search across all conversations (Ctrl+Alt+S)
* **Quick Reply Templates** - Save and reuse common responses (Ctrl+Alt+T)
* **Auto-Reply Mode** - Basic auto-reply for busy mode with keyword triggers (Ctrl+Alt+B)
* **Productivity Shortcuts** - Additional keyboard shortcuts for power users
* **Bengali Typography** - Optimized Bangla font rendering with Noto Bengali fonts

### Package name

* whats-tux

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### License

* MIT

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### Last updated

* 6 June 2026 - latest/stable

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### Websites

* [github.com/AronnoDIU](https://github.com/AronnoDIU "https://github.com/AronnoDIU")

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### Contact

* [www.linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeasirarafataronno/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeasirarafataronno/")

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### Source code

* [github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client](https://github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client "https://github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client")

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### Report a bug

* [github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client/issues](https://github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client/issues "https://github.com/AronnoDIU/whatsapp-linux-client/issues")

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/whats-tux/elementary#report-snap-modal)

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## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install WhatsApp for Linux

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install WhatsApp for Linux

To install WhatsApp for Linux, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install whats-tux
```

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