--- title: Install WhatsApp Desktop on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of WhatsApp Desktop for on elementary OS - WhatsApp Desktop – Fast, native, unofficial client. Get WhatsApp on your Linux desktop with notifications, media support. url: https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-desktop-linux/elementary --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install WhatsApp Desktop on **elementary OS** # WhatsApp Desktop (whatsapp-desktop-linux) [Waseem Akram (hackerwasii)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/hackerwasii "View all snaps from Waseem Akram (hackerwasii)") * [Waseem Akram (hackerwasii)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/hackerwasii "View all snaps from Waseem Akram (hackerwasii)") * [Photo and Video](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=photo-and-video) * [Social](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=social) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-desktop-linux/elementary#install) #### WhatsApp Desktop – Fast, native, unofficial client. Get WhatsApp on your Linux desktop with notifications, media support. **WhatsApp Desktop Linux** - The ultimate unofficial desktop client for WhatsApp on Linux. Experience seamless messaging with real-time notifications, media sharing, and native desktop integration. Built with Electron for optimal performance and security. #### Key Features: * πŸš€ **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Works on Linux, Windows, and macOS * πŸ’¬ **Real-Time Messaging**: Instant messaging with read receipts and typing indicators * πŸ“Ž **Media Sharing**: Share photos, videos, documents, and voice messages effortlessly * πŸ”” **Desktop Notifications**: Never miss important messages with native system notifications * πŸ”’ **Secure & Private**: Built on WhatsApp's official web interface with added security layers * 🎨 **Modern UI**: Clean, responsive interface that matches WhatsApp's design language * ⚑ **Fast Performance**: Optimized Electron app for smooth operation * πŸ”„ **Auto-Updates**: Automatic updates through Snap package manager #### Why Choose WhatsApp Desktop Linux? * **Unofficial but Reliable**: Community-maintained alternative to official clients * **Snap Integration**: Easy installation and automatic updates on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions * **Privacy-Focused**: No data collection, transparent source code * **Active Development**: Regular updates and community support #### Technical Specifications: * **Framework**: Electron * **Platform**: Linux (amd64) * **Dependencies**: Minimal system requirements * **Storage**: Lightweight footprint * **Network**: Secure HTTPS connections to WhatsApp Web #### Perfect For: * Linux users who prefer desktop messaging * Developers and power users * Organizations needing secure communication tools * Anyone wanting a native WhatsApp experience on Linux **Download now and experience WhatsApp like never before on your Linux desktop!** ### Contact Information * **Primary Website**: * **Other Websites**: + GitHub Repository: + Issues Tracker: * **Contacts**: + Developer: Waseem Akram (@evildevill) + Email: [Contact through GitHub] * **Donations**: [Support development through GitHub Sponsors] * **Source Code**: * **Issues**: ### Additional Information * **License**: MIT License * **Metrics Settings**: + βœ… Display public popularity charts + βœ… World map (usage by country) + βœ… Linux distributions (usage by distro) ### Installation Instructions ```bash sudo snap install whatsapp-desktop-linux ``` ### Usage ```bash whatsapp-desktop-linux ``` ### Package name * whatsapp-desktop-linux --- ### License * MIT --- ### Last updated * 9 February 2026 - latest/stable --- ### Websites * [wasii.dev](https://wasii.dev "https://wasii.dev") --- ### Donations * [www.patreon.com](https://www.patreon.com/hackerwasii "https://www.patreon.com/hackerwasii") --- ### Source code * [github.com/evildevill/whatsapp-desktop-linux](https://github.com/evildevill/whatsapp-desktop-linux "https://github.com/evildevill/whatsapp-desktop-linux") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-desktop-linux/elementary#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install WhatsApp Desktop 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 Desktop To install WhatsApp Desktop, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install whatsapp-desktop-linux ``` ### Other popular snaps… [See more...](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) [See more in Featured](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) ### More things to do… #### [Get the snap store](https://snapcraft.io/snap-store) Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap. #### [Learn more about snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs) Interested to find out more about snaps? Want to publish your own application? Visit [snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/) now. [Back to top](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-desktop-linux/elementary) Β© 2026 Canonical Ltd. 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