WhatsApp for Linux (whats-tux) Package name

Install latest/stable of WhatsApp for Linux

Ubuntu 16.04 or later?

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sudo snap install whats-tux

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Details for WhatsApp for Linux

Package name

  • whats-tux

License

  • MIT

Last updated

  • 6 June 2026 - latest/stable

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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

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