--- title: Install Whatsapp for Linux on Ubuntu using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of Whatsapp for Linux for on Ubuntu - Whatsapp Linux App url: https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-linux-app/ubuntu --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install Whatsapp for Linux on **Ubuntu** # Whatsapp for Linux (whatsapp-linux-app) [HimoSoft Corp Ltd (swe-himel)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/swe-himel "View all snaps from HimoSoft Corp Ltd (swe-himel)") * [HimoSoft Corp Ltd (swe-himel)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/swe-himel "View all snaps from HimoSoft Corp Ltd (swe-himel)") * [Productivity](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=productivity) * [Social](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=social) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-linux-app/ubuntu#install) #### Whatsapp Linux App # Unofficial WhatsApp Desktop App for Linux **[Recommended] Below** **check for installing using apt command naively** **Description:** Elevate your messaging experience with this unofficial desktop application for WhatsApp on Linux. Enjoy the convenience of a dedicated desktop app, seamlessly integrating with WhatsApp Web to bring your chats to the forefront of your digital workspace. **Key Features:** * **Effortless Messaging:** Stay connected with your friends and family through a dedicated desktop space for WhatsApp. Streamline your messaging workflow with a native app experience. * **Desktop Convenience:** Embrace the simplicity of a dedicated desktop app. Send and receive messages, share media, and manage your WhatsApp conversations efficiently from your desktop. * **Notifications:** Receive timely notifications for incoming messages, ensuring you never miss an important chat. Stay updated on your conversations without having to check your phone constantly. **How to Use:** 1. **Download:** Get started by downloading and installing the app on your Linux desktop. 2. **Login:** Sign in with your WhatsApp credentials to securely access and manage your messages. 3. **Chat:** Enjoy a familiar chat interface, complete with emojis, media sharing, and group interactions, right on your desktop. 4. **Stay Notified:** Receive desktop notifications for incoming messages, allowing you to respond promptly. **Please Note:** *This application is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc. It is designed to enhance the desktop experience for WhatsApp users.* Simplify your messaging and stay connected effortlessly. Install the app now and bring WhatsApp to your Linux desktop! ***Change logs*** **[1.2.0] - 2024-05-07** [Big update] * Updated Rendering Engine from Chrome version: 121 to 124 * In app notification added * Added new features in (context menu) + now you can also cut, undo, redo, reload, zoom in-out, reset zoom, toggle full screen * Now this package also available for native Debian package + you can install using apt command + check + If you install from apt mirror your app loading will be more faster **[1.1.0] - 2024-02-25** * Added a new feature (context menu) + Now you can copy, past, select, copy link **[1.0.0] - 2024-01-19** * Initial release ### Package name * whatsapp-linux-app --- ### License * MIT --- ### Last updated * 7 May 2024 - latest/stable This snap hasn't been updated in a while. It might be unmaintained and have stability or security issues. --- ### Websites * [mirror.himelrana.com](https://mirror.himelrana.com "https://mirror.himelrana.com") --- ### Contact * [contact@himelrana.com](mailto:contact@himelrana.com "mailto:contact@himelrana.com") --- ### Source code * [github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp](https://github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp "https://github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp") --- ### Report a bug * [github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp/issues](https://github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp/issues "https://github.com/swe-himelrana/whatsapp/issues") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsapp-linux-app/ubuntu#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on Ubuntu 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 If you’re running [Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)](https://www.ubuntu.com/) or later, including [Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver)](https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/features) and [Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/FocalFossa/ReleaseNotes), you don’t need to do anything. Snap is already installed and ready to go. For versions of Ubuntu between [14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/TrustyTahr/ReleaseNotes) and [15.10 (Wily Werewolf)](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/WilyWerewolf/ReleaseNotes), as well as Ubuntu flavours that don’t include *snap* by default, *snap* can be installed from the Ubuntu Software Centre by searching for *snapd*. Alternatively, snapd can be installed from the command line: ``` 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 whatsapp-linux-app ``` ### 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-linux-app/ubuntu) © 2026 Canonical Ltd. 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