---
title: Install whattsapp on Debian using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of whattsapp for on Debian - Access WhatsApp Web
  as a native desktop app fast, private, and lightweight.
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/debian
---

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# Install whattsapp on **Debian**

# whattsapp

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/whattsapp/debian#install)

#### Access WhatsApp Web as a native desktop app fast, private, and lightweight.

WebApp for WhatsApp brings the full WhatsApp Web experience to your Linux desktop in a clean, focused application without browser clutter.

Built with Electron and optimized for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, it delivers a smooth, native-like experience with deep desktop integration.

✨ Features

🖥️ Native-like interface
Clean, distraction-free window with no tabs or address bar

📥 System tray support
Minimize to tray and restore instantly anytime

🔔 Unread badge
See unread messages directly on the dock or tray

🔕 Desktop notifications
Get real-time alerts even when the app is minimized

📞 Voice and video calls
Full support for microphone and camera

🔐 Persistent login
Scan once and stay logged in across sessions

🌙 Dark mode
Automatically follows your system theme

✍️ Spell check
Built-in typing assistance for messages

📂 File downloads
Save media using a native file dialog

⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts
Quick navigation and control

🖱️ Context menu
Right-click for common actions

🔒 Privacy and Security

🛡️ No data collection
No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking

🌐 Direct connection only
Communicates only with WhatsApp servers

💾 Local storage only
Chats and sessions remain on your device

⚙️ Secure Electron configuration
Sandboxed renderer, context isolation enabled, Node integration disabled

📖 Open source
Fully transparent and available for audit on GitHub

🖥️ Compatibility

✔ Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and newer
✔ Ubuntu-based distributions such as Linux Mint, Pop!\_OS, elementary OS
✔ Any Linux distribution with Snap support
✔ x86\_64 (amd64) systems

📋 How It Works

The application loads the official WhatsApp Web interface inside a dedicated window. All communication is handled by WhatsApp’s infrastructure.

Getting Started
Open the application
Scan the QR code using WhatsApp on your phone
Start chatting instantly

### Package name

* whattsapp

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### License

* unset

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### Last updated

* 11 April 2026 - latest/stable
* 11 April 2026 - latest/edge

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### Websites

* [omiii.vercel.app](https://omiii.vercel.app/ "https://omiii.vercel.app/")

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## Enable snaps on Debian and install whattsapp

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 whattsapp

To install whattsapp, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install whattsapp
```

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