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sudo snap install whatsdev

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Channel Version Published

Details for whatsdev

License

  • MIT

Last updated

  • 4 January 2026 - latest/stable

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WhatsApp Web Desktop App for Linux

WhatsDev is a lightweight, portable WhatsApp desktop client that runs on any Linux distribution.

Features:

  • System Tray with minimize to tray
  • Unread message counter
  • Clean UI without menu bar clutter
  • Single instance mode
  • Performance modes (Normal/Low Resource)

Install whatsdev on your Linux distribution

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Where people are using whatsdev

Users by distribution (log)

Ubuntu 24.04
Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu 22.04
Ubuntu 20.04
Zorin OS 18
Ubuntu 25.04
Debian 13
Linux Mint 22.3