--- title: Install Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux on Debian using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux for on Debian - Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Linux Desktop url: https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsie/debian --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux on **Debian** # Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux (whatsie) [keshavbhatt (keshavnrj)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/keshavnrj "View all snaps from keshavbhatt (keshavnrj)") * [keshavbhatt (keshavnrj)](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/keshavnrj "View all snaps from keshavbhatt (keshavnrj)") * [Social](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=social) * [Utilities](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=utilities) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsie/debian#install) #### Feature rich WhatsApp Client for Linux Desktop Whatsie is a feature-rich WhatsApp Web client for Linux, built with **Qt 6** and **QtWebEngine**. It brings WhatsApp Web out of the browser tab and into a dedicated native desktop application with system integration, privacy controls, and customization options. **Features** * **Light, dark, and system themes** that stay in sync with WhatsApp Web * **Native desktop notifications** with contact avatars * **System tray integration** with unread message badge, mute, and Do Not Disturb * **Voice and video calls**, including screen sharing on Wayland * **Built-in download manager** with download history * **Drag-and-drop and paste** support for attachments * **Built-in spell checking** with support for multiple languages * **App lock** with a passcode and configurable automatic locking * **Privacy blur** to hide message text and media until you hover over them * **Per-site permissions** for camera, microphone, and location * **HTTP and SOCKS5 proxy** support with authentication * **Autostart at login** and optional start-minimized-to-tray * **Multiple WhatsApp accounts** using separate profiles * **Zoom and interface scaling** controls * **Keyboard shortcuts** for common actions * **Bug reporting** with diagnostic information while keeping your messages private **Privacy and Security** Whatsie provides additional controls around your WhatsApp Web session, including an optional passcode-protected app lock, privacy blur, and per-site permissions for sensitive hardware and location access. Whatsie is an **independent, open-source client for WhatsApp Web** and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp or Meta. **Open Source** Whatsie is free and open source software released under the **MIT License**. ### Package name * whatsie --- ### License * MIT --- ### Last updated * 21 September 2026 - latest/stable * 21 September 2026 - latest/edge --- ### Websites * [github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie](https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie "https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie") --- ### Contact * [keshavnrj@gmail.com](mailto:keshavnrj@gmail.com "mailto:keshavnrj@gmail.com") --- ### Donations * [www.paypal.com](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/keshavnrj/11 "https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/keshavnrj/11") --- ### Source code * [github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie](https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie "https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie") --- ### Report a bug * [github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie/issues](https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie/issues "https://github.com/keshavbhatt/whatsie/issues") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/whatsie/debian#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on Debian and install Whatsie - 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 On Debian 9 (Stretch) and newer, snap can be installed directly from the command line: ``` sudo apt update sudo apt install snapd ``` After this, install the snapd snap in order to get the latest snapd: ``` sudo snap install snapd ``` ### Install Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux To install Whatsie - WhatsApp for Linux, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install whatsie ``` ### 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? 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